2012 NBA Draft: First Round Diary

David Stern is about to me busy shaking hands and calling out draft picks' names...don't expect him to give out 30 'bro hugs' like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

I am keeping a running diary of the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft tonight. You should expect pick and trade analysis, fashion critiques of draft suits (I'm hoping for some hideous suits), and a lot of snarky comments throughout the night.

I'm expecting a lot of trades tonight with many teams owning multiple top 40 draft picks. Cleveland, Houston, and Boston could shake things up if they can unload their draft picks for a big return.

My running diary begins after the jump...

7:30 PM: It's nice to see the yearly tradition of booing David Stern at the beginning of the draft is observed.

7:37: #1 pick - New Orleans Hornets select Anthony Davis - Kentucky

7:39: Anthony Davis's Unibrow will be taken #2 and #3.

7:42: I'm just throwing it out there...but I think Davis got his unibrow from his mother's side.

7:43: Jeff Van Gundy's suit looks like he got it from the clearance rack at TJ Maxx.

7:45: #2 pick - Charlotte Bobcats select Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - Kentucky

7:47: Kidd-Gilchrist is crying because he was just drafted by the Bobcats.

7:49: #3 pick - Washington Wizards select Bradley Beal - Florida

7:51: Cleveland really wanted Beal...this has to sting. I'm not sure where Cleveland goes with the #4 pick. They could go in a few different directions.

7:53: It appears that "high character" is the buzzword that Jay Bilas will repeat for the next few hours. Also, Van Gundy just used the phrase "knucklehead factor". I love that he is on the NBA Draft set. He is an upgrade over Stephen A. Smith.

7:55: #4 pick - Cleveland Cavaliers select Dion Waiters - Syracuse

7:56: I am shocked that Waiters goes this early. I assumed that Cleveland would take Harrison Barnes if they couldn't trade up to get Beal. I watched a few Syracuse games this year and he didn't impress me...although I would say the same thing about Harrison Barnes.

8:01: #5 pick - Sacramento Kings select Thomas Robinson - Kansas

8:02: Robinson will contribute right away and this is the smartest pick Sacramento has made. DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans are good players, but neither of them are a good fit on the Kings.

8:06: #6 pick - Portland Trail Blazers select Damian Lillard - Weber State

8:07: I am not going to pretend that I know a lot about Lillard...but he is the early favorite to win the 'He May Regret Wearing That Suit In 10 Years' award.

8:08: If you're playing at home, it only took 38 minutes for tonight's first Michael Ray Richardson reference.

8:11: #7 pick - Golden State Warriors select Harrison Barnes - North Carolina

8:12: I have watched 20+ North Carolina games over the last two seasons. I do not recall a single game in which Barnes stood out. The Warriors needed to replace Monta Ellis and this choice makes sense. I hope he is motivated by money and turns out to be a great pro.

8:17: #8 pick - Toronto Raptors select Terrence Ross - Washington

8:18: The Raptors actually drafted someone who played college basketball and doesn't have 15 vowels in his last name?! I don't understand the pick, but he's wearing a green bow-tie...I'll let is slide.

8:19: I want to give kudos to the Toronto Raptors for not drafting a player with 15 vowels in their last name.

8:24: #9 pick - Detroit Pistons select Andre Drummond - UConn

8:25: Drummond is a defensive specialist with raw offensive skills. He will be a nice bookend to place beside Greg Monroe. His free throw percentage is below 29% and a "Beat A Drummond" strategy could take place late in games.

8:30: #10 pick - New Orleans Hornets select Austin Rivers - Duke

8:32: Rivers was the #1 player going into the college season and he had a decent freshman year. He didn't blow me away, but he will be a good pro. No matter what the Hornets do with the rest of their picks, they will get an A+ grade for this draft.

8:34: I am surprised the first ten picks happened without a trade. I guess all of the rumors weren't correct...you're shocked, right?

8:35: #11 pick - Portland Trail Blazers select Meyers Leonard - Illinois

8:36: I wouldn't have predicted that Leonard would be drafted ahead of Tyler Zeller and John Henson. He has potential, but he has the risk of completely missing.

8:38: This site is called 'America's White Boy'...so I would be remiss to point out that Leonard was the first 'whiteboy' taken. He appears to be athletic and talented, a trait that most of us whiteboys lack.

8:42: #12 pick - Houston Rockets select Jeremy Lamb - UConn

8:43: I fell in love with Lamb during the 2011 season when UConn won the National Championship. He reminds me of a mix between Tayshaun Prince and Rudy Gay. The Rockets did well, but could have probably picked him at #14 without trading to move up two spots.

8:48: #13 pick - Phoenix Suns select Kendall Marshall - North Carolina

8:50: The Suns select a safety net in case Steve Nash signs with another team this offseason. Marshall impressed me more than any other player on North Carolina. He has a bright future ahead of him and he could mature into a Deron Williams clone.

8:53: #14 pick - Milwaukee Bucks select John Henson - North Carolina

8:54: I need to be consistent with my analysis of Henson. I have spent the last two seasons picking him apart. He is a mess on the offensive end, but he's a good defender. He needs to add muscle if he wants to be a force on the defensive end in the NBA. He will thrown around for the first couple years if he doesn't add muscle.

8:57: I'm having a discussion on Twitter about Marshall's ceiling in the NBA. I say that Deron Williams would be his maxiumum ceiling and a friends said Mark Jackson. I think we're both right to some extent.

8:59: #15 pick - Philadelphia 76ers select Maurice Harkless - St. John's

9:00: I don't have much of an opinion on Harkless. The Sixers are headed in the right direction and Harkless is a good player. On a side note, Philly will need to make a decision on Evan Turner. Is he a starter in the NBA? Does he even have a position?

9:05: #16 pick - Houston Rockets select Royce White - Iowa State

9:06: White was my choice as the most underrated player going into the 2012 NBA Draft. He has a really bad anxiety disorder and struggled with it during the season. Fred Hoiberg, his coach at Iowa State, was there for support. I read an article earlier this year about the process of what he had to do just to fly on an airplane.

9:10: #17 pick - Dallas Mavericks select Tyler Zeller - North Carolina

9:11: Before I give my two cents about this pick, I just want to point out that Zeller is from Indiana...my home state. Indiana guys know the fundamentals of the game and I like this pick. Dallas got a lot of value by picking him at #17. They needed a big man to fill the void Tyson Chandler left.

9:13: Zeller may want to put on some weight. He looks like Christian Bale in "The Machinist"...a role that he had to lost 50+ pounds to play.

9:17: #18 pick - Houston Rockets select Terrence Jones - Kentucky
9:18: Jones has a lot of talent and can fill the box score in a lot of areas. He can play three positions and is an excellent defender. This is a great pick...have I mentioned how much I love Houston's draft so far? They are killing it.

9:20 TRADE: Dallas trades Tyler Zeller to Cleveland for #24, #33, and #34 overall picks.

9:21: We have our first trade of the night...finally! Zeller will be a nice fit to play beside Tristan Thompson and Dallas clearly needs to reload. Dallas has a lot of free agents leaving the team and they will be getting younger with these draft selections.

9:22: #19 pick - Orlando Magic select Andrew Nicholson - St. Bonaventure

9:23: A Canadian who chose basketball over hockey...rare specimen! He was the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, A-10 First Team All-Defensive Team, and A-10 Tournament MVP. He can stroke it deep and plays both ends of the court. This could make J.J. Redick and Ryan Anderson expendable.

9:27: #20 pick - Denver Nuggets select Evan Fournier - France

9:28: He is a big guy who will play shooting guard in the NBA. I have watched some video of him playing on YouTube and he reminds me of Danilo Gallinari with range. He should play well with Gallinari and is a good fit for George Karl's system.

9:34: ESPN's NBA Draft crew just wasted five minutes talking about Ray Allen.

9:35: #21 pick - Boston Celtics select Jared Sullinger - Ohio State

9:36: This pick makes a lot of sense since he is a better version of Glen 'Big Baby' Davis. He plays below the rim and he doesn't run well, but he could be a nice bench guy for Boston. I've ran into him a couple times in Columbus and he's a really nice guy with a good head on his shoulders. I hope he stays healthy and has a nice, long career.

9:40: #22 pick - Boston Celtics select Fab Melo - Syracuse

9:42: Boston has made two solid picks. Fab Melo is a better athlete than Greg Stiemsma, but his offensive skills are extremely raw. The Celtics are a great defensive team, probably the best in the NBA, but they struggled on offense. The only qualm I have with the Sullinger and Melo picks are that they didn't address the offense. Sullinger was very good offensively in college, but I'm not sure how his offensive game translates to the NBA.

9:45: Here's a segment with Tom Penn. He is the Todd McShay of the NBA Draft.

9:48: #23 pick - Atlanta Hawks select John Jenkins - Vanderbilt

9:49: Jenkins is a taller Stephen Curry. He can stroke the three from all over with a quick release. The Hawks is a team full of small forwards and Jenkins will help spread the floor and get them bigger lanes to drive. He will be a bench player to replace Joe Johnson when he needs a breather.

9:52 #24 pick - Cleveland Cavaliers select Jared Cunningham - Oregon State (pick will be going to Dallas Mavericks)

9:53: I mentioned Cunningham earlier today in a rumors post. I said that he was sneaking into the first round because of his elite defensive abilities. He's a Thabo Sefolosha/ Iman Shumpert clone and will help Dallas on the defensive end, but can shoot the ball a little.

9:56: I can't believe that Perry Jones III is still available...but this is 2012 and not 2011, so yes, I do believe that he's still available.

9:58: #25 pick - Memphis Grizzlies select Tony Wroten Jr. - Washington

9:59: He's a lefty with a lot of athleticism for a point guard. He gets a lot of Rajon Rondo comparisons because he's a pass-first point guard with a broken jumper.

10:01: I have been informed that the Indiana Pacers will select Miles Plumlee with the next pick. I thought Indiana was slowly getting rid of their whiteboys? Hopefully he will be a better 'whiteboy from Duke' than Mike Dunleavy/Josh McRoberts was for the team.

10:04: #26 pick - Indiana Pacers select Miles Plumlee - Duke

10:04: .....dammit! I guess I will be forced to root for another whiteboy from Duke. I kind of like this pick because they need to replace the retired Jeff Foster, but c'mon!

10:08: #27 pick - Miami Heat select Arnett Moultire - Mississippi State

10:09: I am surprised that Perry Jones III was not taken here, but Moultire could turn into something. Chris Bosh could end up being the full-time center and Udonis Haslem is too short to be the starting power foward and Joel Anthony is Joel Anthony. If Moultrie can be a productive power forward, the Heat will be a lot better, which is scary.

10:13: It's official 'risk tolerance' is a new Jay Bilas buzzword.

10:14: #28 pick - Oklahoma City Thunder select Perry Jones III - Baylor

10:16: The rich get richer. Perry Jones III dropped nearly twenty spots due to concerns about his knee. He could be the steal of the draft at this point and the risk is rather low by drafting him at #28. He is like Terrence Jones and can fill up the box score all over the place.

10:21: #29 pick - Chicago Bulls select Marquis Teague - Kentucky

10:22: The younger brother Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague isn't as polished as Jeff coming out of college. Marquis needs to work on his jumper and the fundamentals of the point guard position. He may be thrown into a lot of minutes while Derrick Rose is out at the beginning of the season. Teague needs to learn fast if that is the case.

10:25: TRADE: The Miami Heat trade Arnett Moultire to the Philadelphia 76ers for 45th pick overall and a future first-round pick.

10:26: #30 pick - Golden State Warriors select Festus Ezeli - Vanderbilt

10:27: He's a big man and he's just a huge guy. He's strong and has a filled out body, which isn't the case with most of the power fowards and centers drafted earlier in the first round. The Warriors have done pretty well so far with Ezeli and Harrison Barnes. Mark Jackson should have an easier time next season, but they are still a few players away from a playoff team in Oakland.

Well, that's the end of the first round. My draft coverage isn't over with yet. I will be writing analysis for the second round, writing a post with every team's draft grades, and listing players who went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Latest NBA Draft Rumors

I have been glued to the internet and television today trying to glean all the last-minute rumors concerning the 2012 NBA Draft. A lot of trade rumors are swirling about contenders trying to jump into the Lottery by trading either an expiring contract or an expendable player.

I'm sure a lot of the rumors going around are teams just trying to throw teams off their scent, but some are real. For example, I do believe the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to trade Zach Randolph for Pau Gasol or basically anything they can get for him. He has a lot of money coming to him and his knee doesn't look good. The Los Angeles Lakers immediately shot down the proposal, but are rumored to be shopping Gasol.

Here are the latest NBA rumors floating around about tonight's NBA Draft...

- The Golden State Warriors are interested in San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair. The Spurs need to open up a roster spot for Erazem Lorbek. The Warriors have four draft picks and the Spurs would probably use the picks received to select a "draft and stash" player.

- The Minnesota Timberwolves are offering last year's #2 overall pick Derrick Williams for a lottery pick (reported by Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com).

- Kansas Jayhawks point guard Tyshawn Taylor could be selected #29 by the Chicago Bulls. Vin Parise of NBC Sports Network reported the Bulls intentions earlier today.

- The Cleveland Cavaliers could pick Turkish forward Furkan Aldemir with one of their early second-round picks. They own the #33 & #34 picks and will most likely use one of them on a "draft and stash" player.

- Oregon State guard Jared Cunningham could end up sneaking into the first-round tonight. He is an excellent defender and a team like the Miami Heat could use him.

- Kostas Papanikolaou's stock is rising and could find himself selected late in the first-round. He wouldn't be able to play until the 2013-14 season, since he wouldn't have a reasonable buyout until then. He is currently playing in Greece with Olympiakos.

- North Carolina center Tyler Zeller is #1 on the Milwaukee Bucks 'want list' tonight. They own the #14 pick and Zeller is expected to be drafted before #14. The other players on their 'want list' include UConn's Jeremy Lamb, Washington's Terrence Ross, Kentucky's Terrence Jones, and Meyers Leonard of Illinois.

- North Carolina forward John Henson is rumored to be going #9 to the Detroit Pistons. They would draft UConn's Andre Drummond ahead of Henson, but he is not expected to fall that far in the draft.

- If the Cavaliers are unable to trade the Charlotte Bobcats for the #2 overall pick to select Florida's Bradley Beal, they are expected to draft Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Syracuse's Dion Waiters.

- If Weber State's Damian Lillard is there at #6, the Portland Trailblazers may opt to pass over him and select a less risky player. He played at a small school and doesn't project to be a point guard in the NBA.

- If Thomas Robinson of Kansas is available at #5, the Sacramento Kings are set to take him. They are rumored to like him over UConn's Andre Drummond.

- The Houston Rockets are still trying to trade the Kings for the #5 pick and possibly Tyreke Evans, but there is no word if this is anything more than a rumor.

- The Cleveland Cavaliers are dangling Anderson Varejao out there to see if anyone offers something substantial.

- The Oklahoma City Thunder are NOT moving James Harden for the #2 overall pick. They do like Bradley Beal, but not that much.

Jerry Sloan Pulls Out of the Running for Bobcats Coaching Job

Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan told SI.com he pulled out the running for the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job. He was believed to be one of the finalists to replace Paul Silas after he was let go in late April.

There are other coaching jobs that would be more attractive to Sloan. The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic are both looking for coaches this off-season. Could he be the lead coaching candidate for either of the teams or does he just not want the headache of trying to coach a team with the least amount of talent in the league? I would assume that it is a little of both.

Charlotte has a few other coaching candidates. If they would have been able to hire Sloan, it would have been a mandate that the front office is doing everything they can to turn the franchise around. Since Sloan is out of the question, which two young coaches does Michael Jordan have his eye on?

Charlotte's open head coaching job will most likely be filled by someone without head coaching experience. The two lead candidates are Brian Shaw, who was an assistant under Phil Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers and most recently the associate coach of the Indiana Pacers, and Quin Snyder, former University of Missouri Tigers coach and most recently an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Shaw missed out on the vacant Los Angeles Lakers coaching job last offseason when he was leapfrogged by Mike Brown. He licked his wounds and took an assistant job with Indiana last offseason. Indiana was one of the most improved teams in the NBA, further helping Shaw's coaching stock. He is also a candidate for the vacant coaching jobs in Portland and Orlando. He is rumored to prefer either of those jobs over Charlotte. His #1 destination would be Portland, even though he has ties to the Orlando area since he once played for the Magic.

The biggest surprise is the emergence of Quin Snyder as a coaching candidate. He has only been an assistant with the Lakers for one season, but Kobe Bryant has been outspoken about Snyder's coaching ability. Jordan is been rumored to be impressed that he has impressed Bryant so fast. Snyder has experience coaching at the NCAA level (Mizzou), NBA D-League (Austin Toros), and two seasons as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers and Lakers.

Shaw could be viewing the Charlotte job as a dead-end. If he doesn't get either the Portland or Orlando job, he has a lot going for him in Indiana. The Pacers will be good again next season and his name will be at the top of the list for coaching vacancies next offseason.

My educated guess is that Charlotte hires Snyder to be its next coach. He is young and energetic, which will keep the young talent from getting discouraged through the long rebuilding process the team will endure. It is the perfect job for a guy to cut his teeth coaching at the NBA level.

It is unknown if Charlotte plans to hire a new coach before the NBA Draft later this month. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Andre Drummond, and Thomas Robinson are the three favorites to be picked at #2 if the Bobcats keep the pick. Although, Charlotte doesn't see the value of picking either Kidd-Gilchrist, Drummond, or Robinson with the second pick. They could move the pick for a player and a mid-round first round pick and/or a 2012 first round pick.

Whomever is hired as Charlotte's next coach will be given a minimum of three years to improve the team. The organization realizes they have dug a pretty deep hole for themselves. There are no fast and easy fixes for the team, so expect the same from them in 2012-13.

2012 NBA Draft - Lottery Mock Draft

The New Orleans Hornets won the most important NBA Lottery since Lebron James was available. Anthony Davis was going #1 overall in the 2012 NBA Draft no matter which team won the lottery. He will direct the Honets in the right direction. They had the fourth best odds of winning the first pick.

I feel sorry for the Charlotte Bobcats, who had the best odds of wining the #1 pick. They had the worst winning percentage in NBA history and missed out on the biggest prize. They will still get a good player, but all their fans wanted Davis.

The order of the NBA Lottery is officially set in stone and the teams are looking towards to the future. Who will your team pick and how will that player improve their team? I breakdown the NBA Lottery and present you with my first 2012 NBA Lottery Mock Draft.

1. New Orleans Hornets - PF/C Anthony Davis (Kentucky)
This is the easiest pick to forecast in my mock draft. New Orleans won the Anthony Davis lottery. They will enjoy this more than a Mega Millions purse. The Hornets are a team that lack identity. They had to part ways with Chris Paul and David West because of salary cap issues and the team being owned by the NBA. Tom Benson stepped in and will be the future owner. Davis is the new face of the franchise and a new beginning for fans. He is the best low-post defender to come out of the draft in many years. He needs to add a lot of weight. A 220 lb. 6'10 power forward/center isn't going to be able to do everything that he wants.

2. Charlotte Bobcats - SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Kentucky)
I feel sorry for Charlotte fans. They have struggled over the last few years and their team lacks a star. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is the Bobcats star of the future. As soon as he puts on a Charlotte uniform, he will be the team's best player. He is a nice complement to Kemba Walker and Bimack Biyombo. He can defend well and out-hustle everyone on the court. He is a proven winner and will continue to improve.

3. Washington Wizards - PF Thomas Robinson (Kansas)
Washington fell a bit short and missed out on Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. MKG would have been a good fit on their team, but Thomas Robinson is more of a finished product. He can help the Wizards instantly and will be an impact player and starter in his first game. He will help in every facet of the game. John Wall will love having an inside scorer to feed all game.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers - SG Bradley Beal (Florida) (or Drummond if Beal is gone)
Cleveland was leapfrogged and fell to #4, but will still get their guy. Bradley Beal is the first tweener in the draft and fills a need for the Cavs. He is a prototypical shooting guard and has some ball handling skills if they wanted to pair him up with the second unit as point guard. He is only a year removed from high school, so he will need some molding to become a franchise player.

5. Sacramento Kings - C Andre Drummond (UConn)
The Kings have Demarcus Cousins, why would they need Drummond? Drummond is a true center and Cousins has the skills to better fit at power forward. He's a freak athlete with a 7-foot-5 inche wingspan. He is a shot blocker and can pass out of the post. If he hits his ceiling, he could be the steal of this NBAdraft.

6. Portland Trailblazers - SF Harrison Barnes (North Carolina)
Why didn't Harrison Barnes dominate in college? This is the question that every NBA team will ask themselves while evaluating him. He has a nice outside jumper and a high basketball IQ. He doesn't have the athletic ability that jumps off of the paper like most #6 picks and higher have. Portland can really improve their team in this draft with two lottery selections. They can afford to gamble a little by picking Barnes at #6.

7. Golden State Warriors - PF Perry Jones III (Baylor)
Perry Jones III is listed as a power forward, but he plays more like a guard. I would compare him to Lamar Odom, since he still has rebounding ability. He is very streaky and should have dominated in college. He is a guy that scouts have mixed feelings about. He disappears in games, but with the right coaching, he can get rid of those issues.

8. Toronto Raptors - SG Dion Waiters (Syracuse)
If a player is getting comparisons to Dwyane Wade and Tyreke Evans, he definitely has a shot at being a star in the NBA. He is an explosive scorer who is a bit undersized for his position (i.e. Wade & Evans). The Raptors are in need of a player like Waiters. They struggled to put points up on the scoreboard. He needs to improve his jumper...a recurring theme in this draft.

9. Detroit Pistons - C Tyler Zeller (North Carolina)
When he chose to play at North Carolina, Tyler Zeller was a lock to leave school after his freshman year. He had all of the accolades and talent, but he lost most of his freshman year to injury. He waited his turn and developed into a better player by staying in school. The Pistons need another big to put besideGreg Monroe. They have different styles and it would be a nice marriage in the paint.

10. New Orleans Hornets - PG Damian Lillard (Weber State)
A lottery pick from Weber State?! Don't let the small school throw you, Lillard has NBA talent. He can shoot from long-range and limits turnovers on the offensive end. The only knock on him would be that he is a tweener. The emergence of Russell Westbrook has definitely helped his stock. Every team is looking for his clone.

11. Portland Trailblazers - SG Jeremy Lamb (UConn) 
You first heard of Lamb last season when his UConn Huskies won the NCAA Tournament. He could have went out last year and been a higher pick in a much weaker draft. He is a talented two-guard that impresses with his defensive ability. He has a long wingspan and reminds me of a Tayshaun Prince coming out of college. Portland will always miss Brandon Roy, Lamb can help them move on.

12. Miluwakee Bucks - PF Jared Sullinger (Ohio State)
He's one of the best low-post scorers and rebounders in this draft. He is too small to play center (6'9) and plays low to the ground. He has a low center of gravity and can defend players taller than him. He struggled against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. If he had a solid game, you would be picked higher in the draft. His talent ceiling is Charles Barkley to Anthony Mason and his basement is Sean May.

13. Phoenix Suns - SG Austin Rivers (Duke)
If high school players were still allowed to be eligible for the NBA Draft, Austin Rivers would have been the #1 overall pick last year. He will help the Suns get back to their old offensive ways. He is great at going to the hoop, but is very streaky. His free-throw shooting percentage is not where you would like it to be for his position. Rivers has all of the tools to be an star in the NBA, but he's very young and will need some molding.

14. Houston Rockets - PF Terrence Jones (Kentucky)

He is one of the most versatile players. He can help you in many ways around the court. He can rebound, block shots, and even has 3-point range. He is a player who has a position and could draw out defenses from the paint. He is another player that can disappear and have scouts scratching their heads. He would have been a top-3 pick in last year's NBA Draft.

Next 10 Best Players Available:
PG Kendall Marshall (North Carolina)
PF John Henson (North Carolina)
SF Terrence Ross (Washington)
SF Quincy Miller (Baylor)
SF Moe Harkless (St. John's)
PG Marquis Teague (Kentucky)
C Meyers Leonard (Illinois)
SG/SF C Evan Fournier (International)
PF Royce White (Iowa State)
C Fab Melo (Syracuse)