17. Golden State Warriors – Kris Murray, F, Iowa
The Golden State Warriors may have had somewhat of a disappointing regular season, but the hope is that they’ll be able to turn things around once the NBA Playoffs begin. After all, they are still the defending NBA champions until they lose in the playoffs.
The Warriors are unlikely to be at full strength in the postseason but you can bet that this team is going to do everything that it can to put up a respectable title defense. Heading into the NBA Draft, one prospect that could make some sense is Kris Murray. He’s a veteran, experienced player that could potentially offer something to the Warriors right away.
18. New York Knicks (via Dallas) – Brice Sensabaugh, G, Ohio State
The New York Knicks have taken a step in the right direction this season but this is still a team that has some holes on its roster heading into the NBA Playoffs. Once the offseason rolls around, the Knicks will be tasked with filling those weaknesses. And one of them happens to be 3-point shooting.
One way the Knicks could look to solve that issue is by selecting one of the best 3-point shooters in college basketball, Brice Sensabaugh. During his freshman season at Ohio State, he averaged 16 points and five rebounds on 40 percent shooting from 3.