Here are the first round non-lottery picks in my 2017 mock NBA Draft. Lottery picks are located here.
15) TRADE: Miami Heat (via Portland Trail Blazers) - OG Anunoby, SF/PF, So., Indiana Hoosiers
6'8", 215 lbs. - 11.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.3 spg
Yes, Miami wants power forward help, but I think they'll go with Anunoby because of his versatility and small-ball four ability. He is athletic, versatile and strong - and is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential.
Anunoby is already a dynamite defender who can lockdown opponents on the perimeter or in the post, and while he's still a work in progress offensively, he has the potential to be a very good small ball four. His stock dropped after season-ending ACL injury, but assuming he is able to fully recover, Miami would get an elite defender and athlete.
16) Chicago Bulls - Jarrett Allen, C, Fr., Texas Longhorns
6'11", 224 lbs. - 13.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.5 bpg
Allen is the kind of skilled, high-upside big man that Chicago is looking for. Even though he's a true back-to-the-basket post player, he's athletic enough to make a real impact in today's NBA. He changes the game on both sides of the ball, which is something Chicago really needs from a big man. His athleticism also makes him a great fit in the up-tempo system the Bulls want to run.
17) Milwaukee Bucks - Justin Jackson, SF, Jr., North Carolina Tar Heels
6'8", 201 lbs. - 18.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.8 apg
Jackson showcased his full potential this year at UNC as a lanky shooter/defender, making him a prime "3-and-D" guy in the NBA. As an experienced college player, he should be able to make an immediate impact off the bench at the NBA level. Milwaukee is placing a huge emphasis on shooting this year, making this a perfect fit.
18) Indiana Pacers - John Collins, PF, So., Wake Forest Demon Deacons
6'10", 225 lbs - 19.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.6 bpg
Collins is a true post threat at the power forward position. Even though that type of player is being phased out of today's NBA, Indiana can take him because of Myles Turner's versatility at center. Collins will be able to contribute immediately off the bench and would give the Pacers another scoring option.
19) Atlanta Hawks - Ike Anigbogu, C, Fr., UCLA Bruins
6'10", 230 lbs. - 4.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 bpg
Atlanta is trying to move on from Dwight Howard, so why not draft his replacement? Anigbogu is a pure upside pick, but with Howard still under contract for a few years, the Hawks can be patient with the 18-year-old. He's a very good, very fluid athlete and an excellent rebounder, though teams see the most potential for him as an elite shot-blocker and post defender at the NBA level.
20) Portland Trail Blazers - Rodions Kurucs, SF, Barcelona (Spain)
6'8", 190 lbs. - 9.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.5 apg
He needs to fill out, like most 19-year-olds, but Kurucs has good ball-handling ability and is a knockdown shooter that can create shots for himself. Portland would like to add another shooter and someone who can make plays for themselves.
21) Oklahoma City Thunder - Terrance Ferguson, SG, Adelaide (Australia)
6'7", 186 lbs. - 4.6 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.6 apg
Ferguson opted to play in Australia instead of going to Arizona, and carved out a niche role as a three-point shooter. OKC was the worst three-point shooting team in the league last season, making this a good fit. They'd love Kurucs, but Ferguson is a good backup plan.
22) Brooklyn Nets (via Washington Wizards) - Bam Adebayo, C/PF, Fr., Kentucky Wildcats
6'10", 250 lbs. - 13.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 bpg
Brooklyn needs to gamble on high-upside projects, and Adebayo has the most potential of any prospect still on the board. An athletic beast, Adebayo is an extremely strong player who loves getting physical on the block on both ends of the court. He is still incredibly raw offensively, and his athleticism is his main calling card right now. But, the Nets would give him the opportunity to develop, even if he encounters a few bumps along the way.
Plus, he'd be able to play alongside and eventually take over for Brook Lopez in the middle.
23) Toronto Raptors (via Los Angeles Clippers) - Justin Patton, C, Fr., Creighton Blue Jays
7'0", 225 lbs. - 12.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.4 bpg
Patton skyrocketed up draft boards with his outstanding play during his freshman season, showcasing incredible fluidity, athleticism and skill as a seven-footer. He changes the game on both sides of the ball, with is something Toronto really needs from a big man. His athleticism also makes him the perfect change-of-pace next to Jonas Valanciunas.
24) Utah Jazz - Isaiah Hartenstein, PF, Zalgiris (Lithuania)
7'0", 225 lbs. - 3.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.6 bpg
Hartenstein has excellent physical tools and athleticism, allowing him to play power forward instead of center, but he still struggles to put it all together at times. He can play with his back to the basket, shoot from the perimeter, create his own offense and attack the basket off the bounce - yet is very inconsistent, often makes bad decisions and is a bit of a ball hog. The potential is there, but he needs a lot of polishing.
25) Orlando Magic (via Toronto Raptors from Los Angeles Clippers) - Ivan Rabb, PF, So., Cal Golden Bears
6'10", 215 lbs. - 14.0 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 1.5 apg
Rabb needs to bulk up, but he's the prototype stretch four at the NBA level. However, Rabb's biggest problem is his tendency to fade out of games offensively from time to time because of his passiveness. Still, this is great value for the Magic late in the first round - Rabb was a projected lottery pick early in the season.
26) TRADE: Miami Heat (via Portland Trail Blazers) - T.J. Leaf, PF, Fr., UCLA Bruins
6'10", 220 lbs. - 16.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.4 apg
Miami gets the power forward they're looking for late in the first round, thanks to that trade with the Blazers. Leaf cemented himself as a first-round talent at UCLA this season, and while he will never develop into a go-to guy, Leaf is a very smart complementary player who will be able to make an immediate impact as a stretch four.
27) Brooklyn Nets (via Boston Celtics) - D.J. Wilson, PF/SF, Jr., Michigan Wolverines
6'10", 240 lbs. - 11.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.3 apg
Another high upside pick for the Nets, Wilson flashed a ton of potential during his breakout junior season. His length, athleticism and foot speed give him unlimited defensive potential, and his three-point shooting and ball-handling abilities make him a nightmare as a stretch four. Wilson needs to become more consistent and play stronger, but he's a walking mismatch.
28) Los Angeles Lakers (via Houston Rockets) - Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, Jr., SMU Mustangs
6'7", 235 lbs. - 19.0 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.5 apg
Ojeleye's skill set translates perfectly to the NBA. His strength and athleticism makes him a perfect stretch four, and he's excellent at scoring around the basket. However, he's also quick enough to defend small forwards on the perimeter. His potential is high enough that the Lakers should take a flyer on him.
29) San Antonio Spurs - Anzejs Pasecniks, C, Gran Canaria (Spain)
7'2", 229 lbs. - 8.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.7 bpg
Pasecniks could very easily go earlier that this, and the Spurs would love if the talented 7-foot-2 big man fell to them. He's an extremely fluid athlete for his size, giving him good defensive upside, and already has excellent touch around the rim. San Antonio needs to find a big man of the future, and Pasecniks would certainly fit the bill.
30) Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors) - Jawun Evans, PG, So., Oklahoma State Cowboys
6'1", 177 lbs. - 19.2 ppg, 6.4 apg, 1.8 spg
George Hill may leave the team in free agency (especially if Gordon Hayward leaves), Shelvin Mack is also a free agent and Utah isn't convinced Dante Exum is a true point guard. Because of that, there's a good chance they take Evans, who provides tremendous value at the end of the first round. He's small, but is a great playmaker and excellent in the pick and roll. He has the potential to develop into a starter rather quickly.