15. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota) – Kobe Bufkin, G, Michigan
As the Utah Jazz continues to settle a foundation for a way forward, one prospect that could rise over the next couple of months leading up to the NBA Draft is Kobe Bufkin. During his sophomore season at Michigan, Bufkin averaged 14 points and five rebounds on 48 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from 3-point range.
Bufkin is a prospect to keep an eye on heading into pre-draft workouts.
16. Atlanta Hawks – Jett Howard, F, Michigan
The Atlanta Hawks are another team that could be in for some big changes during the offseason. Even more so if they fail to qualify for the playoffs or even lose in another embarrassing fashion. This is a team whose roster is talented enough that they probably should be better than a fringe playoff team in the Eastern Conference.
However, the Hawks have really struggled this season with identity and finding a way forward. Heading into the NBA Draft, one player that the team could take a chance on is Jett Howard, who would come in with an NBA pedigree and a skill set that fits at this level.