Since we don't have a 1st round pick...

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and will pick #48 in 2nd round here is a list of players Lang Greene at Hoopsworld think the Hawks should look at:

Here are some prospects that may still be around when Atlanta is on the clock draft night (in no particular order).

1. Scotty Hopson, Small Forward, University of Tennessee (6'7 / 205)

Hopson rose more than a few eyebrows when he stated he wanted to be the greatest player to ever play in the NBA during the draft combine. Lofty goals from draft prospects aren't a new phenomenon it's just Hopson didn't show that type of pedigree during his collegiate career.Still, give him credit for his confidence level and his desire to put in the gym work to be the best player he can be. The Hawks struggled at small forward throughout the 2011 campaign. The struggle was consistently finding scoring from the position. Incumbent starter Marvin Williams was shuffled in and out of the starting lineup by rookie head coach Larry Drew and his offensive role with the team continues to diminish.Hopson averaged 17 points per game as a junior last season on 45 percent shooting from the floor. In fact he was held out of double-digit points on only four occasions (32 games played). He has shown a consistent ability to create his own shot off the dribble and improved the range on his jumper significantly from his sophomore year.

2. Jordan Williams, Center, University of Maryland (6'9 / 250)

Williams kept his name in the draft despite not being a first round lock and currently projects to be a mid-second round selection. As a sophomore at Maryland last season he averaged 16.9 points and 11.8 rebounds on 54 percent shooting from the floor. If the Hawks are truly in the market for dealing Smith, which would allow Horford to play power forward full-time, then acquiring center depth becomes a primary agenda item. Williams has re-sculpted his body somewhat since entering the draft fray losing between 10 to 15 pounds. Standing at 6'9 makes him an undersized center in the league, but the Hawks would just need him to provide toughness and rebounding on the interior. In addition, Williams has shown a knack for being able to drill shots from the perimeter. Hawks fans may groan at the prospect of another jump shooting big man on the perimeter but if it's the style they insist on playing then they might as well continue to get guys who can make their system work.

3. Iman Shumpert, Shooting Guard, Georgia Tech (6'6 / 220)

Shumpert continues to rise up draft boards because of his freakish athleticism and his NBA-ready two guard frame standing at a legit 6'6. The question is what will the Hawks decide to do with Crawford's free agency situation? Shumpert was a dynamic scorer at the collegiate level but really struggled behind the three-point line shooting just 28 percent (151 attempts) as a junior. However, since he played collegiately in the metro Atlanta area there is already some built-in familiarity from fans on his game. Plus he may possess the ability to play backup point guard in a pinch. At No. 48 there may not be a better value for the Hawks.

4. DeAndre Liggins, Shooting Guard, University of Kentucky, (6'6 / 210)

Yet, Liggins was still able to maximize his own niche as a strong defender. Comparisons to Memphis guard Tony Allen and Utah guard Raja Bell as well as the retired Bruce Bowen continue to surround Liggins as the draft approaches. On a team like Atlanta where shots for a rookie will undoubtedly be limited, a guy like Liggins may be able to earn floor time by making life difficult for opposing scorers.

5. Greg Smith, Center, Fresno State, (6'10 / 250)

Smith has impressed throughout the draft prep process with his tremendous physical size and superior strength on the interior.He wasn't a feared scorer in college, but once again the Hawks would be looking for a young, athletic and hungry guy who can play defense and rebound on their interior with Jason Collins, Etan Thomas, Josh Powell and Hilton Armstrong all being free agents this summer.

6. Ben Hansbrough, Point/Shooting Guard, Notre Dame, (6'3 / 200)

Hansbrough continues to be a relative unknown during the draft prep process. The 2011 Big East Conference Player of the Year was one of 54 collegiate athletes invited to attend the draft combine in Chicago back in May but had to withdraw after injuring his ankle.

Known as merely a spot-up jump shooter during his first three college seasons, Hansbrough showed versatility during his senior campaign while leading the Irish to a 27-7 record.The Hawks as a unit have a penchant for launching plenty of three-point field goals and having a marksman like Hansbrough occupying a bench spot wouldn't be a bad thing in their motio offense which routinely gets guys open looks outside. At No. 48 if you're looking for a guy you can give a role (spot-up shooter) from day one and expect immediate results then Hansbrough would be worth a strong look.

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[Marvin24Williams]

We need to get our hands on DeAndre Liggins, no excuses.

[GameTime]

Sund will sell the pick for a dozen Krispy Kreme's.

[hawkman]

Iman Shumpert no question about it. I'm a GT fan, and I've seen enough of him to know he can play 1-3 on the court. He's an excellent swingman. Check out his pre draft measurables on draftexpress.com. The guy's an athletic freak and has a game more suited for the pros IMHO.He does need to work on his jumper though. Good value pick at 48 and will fill some holes in the lineup.

[TRUEINTELLECTPLAYA]

Needs

1. Starting Center

2. SF upgrade

3. Backup SG

4. PF to fill out depth chart

5.PG to fill out depth chart

Centers

1. Keith Benson

2.Jeremy Tyler

Small Forwards

1. Tyler Honeycutt

2.Justin Holiday

3. Gary Flowers

Backup SG

1. Iman Shumpert

2. Travis Leslie

3. Malcolm Lee

[RedDawg#8]

I really like Leslie. He would grab rebounds like a big,that says alot about heart and effort on the court as a guard.

[TRUEINTELLECTPLAYA]

Needs

1. Starting Center

2. SF upgrade

3. Backup SG

4. PF to fill out depth chart

5.PG to fill out depth chart

Centers

1. Keith Benson

2.Jeremy Tyler

Small Forwards

1. Tyler Honeycutt

2. Jimmy Butler

3. Justin Holiday

4. Gary Flowers

Backup SG

1. Iman Shumpert

2. Travis Leslie

3. Malcolm Lee

Forgot to add Jimmy Butler to the SF's. I think he could be the steal of the draft

[thecampster]

I am not a fan of second round picks. For every diamond in the rough, there are 50 - Euro Ihopehepansout.

[IHeartAtlanta]

Travis Leslie...Nique 2.0

Ok Thats A Stretch Both They Both From Georgia...lol

[Randy]

Tyler sounds like a ZaZa in the rough:

"After serving a one-game suspension for being ejected from a game following a altercation in which he reportedly head-butted an opponent, an embarrassing story in the New York Times, and a series of contests in which he was mostly a spectator, there is finally some positive news to report from Israel about Jeremy Tyler.

Tyler played 12 minutes and finished with 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 fouls, 2 turnovers and 1 block on 2-4 shooting from the field this weekend, helping his Maccabi Haifa team secure the victory on the road over Barak Netanya. It's good to see him crack the rotation in a more significant way and find some productivity at such a young age. Hopefully he can build on this and continue to progress.

For those who are interested, Maccabi Haifa’s games are being broadcasted on tape delay on the DIRECTV channel “Jewish Life TV” as well as online at TriangleInternet.TV. There is also a program on both outlets called “Inside Israeli Basketball” which focuses on Maccabi Haifa and Tyler in particular. "

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jeremy-Tyler-1327/#ixzz1ODWDop5l'>http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jeremy-Tyler-1327/#ixzz1ODWDop5l

http://www.draftexpress.com

[coachx]

Tyler sounds like a ZaZa in the rough:

Tyler is 1st round talent but his mental make up may push him back. He is physical freak but people who are already and idiot get really dumb when you make them a multi millionaire. B/c of that he may go in the 2nd round where the risk is lower at about $500 K per year.

I like Vernon Macklin as a physical role playing big at pick #48: Horford should be able to get any unknown back ground the info from Coach Donnon on him. He is 24 b/c he had to sit out a year after to transfering to Florida from Georgetown.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Vernon-Macklin-235/

Enjoying a homecoming of sorts in his hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, Vernon Macklin was one of the most productive players we saw at the PIT, and also one of the most physically impressive.

Macklin used a steady stream of post feeds and an occasional highlight reel dunk to do most of his damage offensively. While he relied on his right handed hook shot to score with his back to the basket, he flashed some potential with his left hand too. He struggled to convert when he couldn't get ideal position, but managed to get going in the second half of every game we watched and finished the PIT ranked third in points per-game.

Lacking much in the way of a jump shot as evidenced by the 4 total jump shots he took over the course of the 2011 season according to Synergy Sports Technology, Macklin is not a factor away from the rim, meaning his ability to develop counter moves and make plays on the offensive glass factor heavily into what he can bring to the table on the offensive end down the road. The former Gator is a terrific finisher, and is a nice target around the rim, but he would be well served to diversify the spaces he can occupy on the floor to help him on the next level.

On the defensive end, Macklin had some impressive moments using his near 7'4 wingspan to adjust shots around the basket, though he didn't come up with blocks. He's very good when he's dialed in, especially when defending the post one-on-one, but it would be nice to see him show more intensity on the defensive glass. Macklin averaged a respectable 8.0 rebounds over the week here, but seemed capable of more after looking terrific cleaning the boards in the first game. Mostly an area rebounder at this juncture, it would be nice to see Macklin show the aggressiveness on the glass that he showed on the offensive end this week.

Though Macklin's weaknesses are clearly defined, it was nice to see him try to assert himself offensively. The results were mixed early in games, but he was an impact player in this setting once he got going. If he fills in some of the gaps in his game, he could be well positioned for the future, but at 24 years old, he'll need to make those changes quickly to improve his short-term NBA prospects.

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Portsmouth Invitational Measurements and Athletic Testing Results

April 12, 2011

Vernon Macklin looks the part of a NBA center, standing 6-8 ½ without shoes, with a gigantic 7-3 ½ wingspan and near 9-1 standing reach. He surprisingly tested #1 in the lane agility drill as well. He's older than most players in this draft class (and not by a small margin) but he comes ready to play right away.

Edited June 3, 2011 by coachx

[hawkman]

Travis Leslie...Nique 2.0

Ok Thats A Stretch Both They Both From Georgia...lol

Almost forgot about Leslie! But I think he and Trey Thompkins are going in the first round. Leslie would be an exciting prospect though with his explosiveness and tough mentality. If he improves his jumper he could be a monster. Two other guys I like are Marshon Brooks and Josh Selby. Selby is more of a combo guard while Marshon is a pure SG. Both are VERY athletic and will be nice scorers at the next level.

Edited June 3, 2011 by hawkman

[sasuke]

Just trade the pick with Chill's TPE for a role player.

[AHF]

We need to get our hands on DeAndre Liggins, no excuses.

He could be a very useful role player. He will be a plus defender willing to put in the work and he has the physical tools to succeed in the NBA. He never developed the offensive skills he was projected with coming out of high school but has become a much better player for taking on a smaller role offensively.

[atlbraves93]

Travis Leslie...Nique 2.0

Ok Thats A Stretch Both They Both From Georgia...lol

This! Travis Leslie is just the type of player the Hawks need. He is an exciting player, no doubt, but he really excels at defense, which is what the Hawks lacked from their guards this past year (with the exception of Kirk). DraftExpress compared him to Tony Allen, who is an awesome defender, and a high energy player. If Leslie turns out to be half the player that Allen is, he would at least be an upgrade from Damien, who gives a lot of effort but lacks skill.

[Alex]

With this draft being so weak and us having such a late pick...it's not going to make a single difference who we get. That player wont be on the roster and will probably not ever make the NBA.

[lethalweapon3]

I don't want a mindset that we can plug-and-play with any low second rounders. I want to see young talent sent to Provo-Orem to develop their pro game... and to stay there until they do.

~lw3