NBA Draft 2020: 5 potential second-round steals

1. Jordan Nwora

Nwora is a Lottery-level prospect that, inexplicably, still seems more likely to come off the board in the second round. The team that wakes up and selects him before their competitors are going to be rewarded with a high-level starter in time.

The former Louisville standout isn’t an electric athlete, but he is one of the most skilled players in this class. He was devastatingly effective for the Cardinals during his collegiate career. Nwora shot a shade over 40 percent from behind the 3-point arc which makes him a plus shooter at either the small or power forward position.

The more intriguing aspect of Nwora’s game is his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was a true alpha dog during his days at Louisville. He won’t be asked to shoulder that kind of load at the next level, but it does mean he can be one of the best secondary playmakers in the league if he lands with the right team.

Teams drafting in the second round should rush to the virtual podium to beat their competition to Nwora. He’s the rare prospect who can be had at that stage in the draft who can develop into something resembling an All-Star. Nwora is going to make one general manager look very intelligent in this year’s draft.