Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) reacts during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Wizards traded their first round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but they still have a second round pick to work with.
The Washington Wizards didn't have a pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. This year, they have the 52nd overall pick. After trading their first round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Bojan Bogdanovic just before the 2017 NBA Trade Deadline, they'll have begin their quest for bench depth in the second round of this year's draft.
The Wizards didn't fare too well in the bench production department for much of the regular season and into the NBA Playoffs. It all came to a head in their Game 7 matchup with the Boston Celtics, where their bench was outscored 48-5.
They'll have to begin looking for a potential addition to the bench in this year's draft class. With both Otto Porter Jr. and Bogdanovic hitting the free agency market, cap space will be hard to come by if both are re-signed to deals.
There's a possibility the Wizards could find a diamond in the rough in the second round of the NBA Draft. This draft could produce a number of players with superstar potential before is all said and done.
The Washington Wizards will need to find a backup point guard with Brandon Jennings possibly on his way out. It doesn't look like Trey Burke will be re-signed either. Either way, a solid backup option with scoring potential is needed. The offense stalled a lot when John Wall and Bradley Beal went out for breaks.
With limited cap space and a need for bench production, here are five possible selections that can bolster the Wizards' bench with pick No. 52.
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
5. Tyler Dorsey, SG, Oregon
Tyler Dorsey is a shooting guard who can fill it up quickly. He proved as much with the Oregon Ducks this past season, as they finished with a 33-6 record. Now he looks to use his unlimited range to earn a spot on a roster in this year's NBA Draft.
Dorsey is a young guard with a lot of potential, especially on either wing. He averaged 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in two seasons at Oregon.
He scored 27 points, including six three-pointers, in the Ducks' 74-60 victory over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks lost by a point in the Final Four to the North Carolina Tar Heels, but Dorsey still managed to score a team-high 21 points with three three-pointers and 12 made free throws.
Dorsey shot 42.3 percent from three-point land, a stat sure to intrigue Washington's front office. He is a player who can get hot in a hurry and make teams pay if they leave him open.
He's got size at 6-foot-4 and also a confidence that's hard to ignore, but he'll need to put on more muscle as he weighs just 180 pounds. If other options aren't on the table, he could be a player worth a look for the Wizards.
Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) shoots against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
4. Dwayne Bacon, SF, Florida State
Forward Dwayne Bacon saw success in his two seasons with the Florida State Seminoles. He is a player who can continue to improve, especially behind the three-point line, and serves as a reasonable option in this year's NBA Draft.
Bacon averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game in his sophomore season last year. He shot 33.3 percent from three-point range and 45.2 percent from the floor.
With his 6'5″, 202-pound frame, Bacon is a player with an NBA-ready body and a plethora of developing skills to go along with it. If drafted by the Washington Wizards, Bacon serves a dual purpose.
The addition of Bacon would lessen the blow if Bojan Bogdanovic or Otto Porter go elsewhere in free agency, and he'd bolster a Wizards bench in need of instant offense either way.
Bacon put up solid numbers in the Seminoles' run to the NCAA Tournament this past March. He scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds while dishing out two assists and snagging two steals in their opening round victory over Florida Gulf Coast.
He scored 20 points and had five rebounds and three assists in the following tournament game against Xavier, although the Seminoles lost that game, 91-66.
In the same two-game span, Bacon went 0-for-8 from three. He isn't the strongest three-point shooter, but with guys like Kelly Oubre and Bradley Beal still on the roster, he still has time to develop.
Jan 16, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Edmond Sumner (4) dunks during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at the Cintas Center. The Bluejays won 72-67. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
3. Edmond Sumner, PG, Xavier
Edmond Sumner is a 6'5″ point guard prospect who could hear his name called early in the second round of the NBA Draft by a team like the Washington Wizards.
Sumner is an early entrant from the Xavier Musketeers with room to develop at the point guard position. He averaged 14.3 points, 4.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game as a red-shirt sophomore in the 2016-17 season.
While he isn't the greatest three-point shooter, neither was John Wall, and Sumner still shoots them confidently. He needs serious improvement though, as he shot 27.3 percent from downtown in 2016-17.
Sumner missed out on the 11th-seeded Mountaineers' deep run in the NCAA Tournament. He suffered a left torn ACL injury against the St. John's Red Storm on Jan. 29. It is currently unclear if he'll even be available for the 2017-18 NBA season.
He is a tall guard with scoring and playmaking ability, something the Wizards can use off the bench. Sumner also has a knack for getting to the free throw line. He shot 154 free throw attempts, seventh in the Big East Conference despite his injury in January.
Mar 11, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) shoots over Creighton Bluejays guard Marcus Foster (0) and Bluejays guard Isaiah Zierden (21) during the first half of the Big East Conference Tournament final game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
2. Josh Hart, SG, Villanova
Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart is a coveted senior in this year's draft class. The 6'6″ shooting guard was also a member of the 2016 national championship team that won at the buzzer.
Hart averaged 18.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the 32-4 Wildcats last year. He shot 40.4 percent from three-point range as well, something that is sure to intrigue the Wizards' front office.
Hart earned Big East Player of the Year honors and All-American honors for his play in 2016-17. He showed his development as not only a sharpshooter, but also as a solid rebounder. He's a player who can do more than just shoot three-pointers and can certainly contribute on the Wizards in a reserve role.
Hart is a shooting guard with potential to convert to play either guard position and can even branch out to the wing when Washington wants to play small. He isn't scared to get his nose dirty in the paint and can get to the free throw line with relative ease.
If he is still available in the second round, look for Washington to select Hart with the 52nd overall pick.
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) shoots as Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) guards during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
1. Frank Mason III, PG, Kansas
The Washington Wizards and Frank Mason III would be a match made in heaven, giving them a reasonable backup to John Wall in the second round. The four-year starter from the Kansas Jayhawks has the pedigree of good backup point guard, at least to start out as a rookie in the NBA.
Mason averaged 20.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in his final season with the Jayhawks. He was this year's Big 12 Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, Naismith Award winner and First Team All-American for his stellar play.
He also won the Naismith Award in the 2015-16 season, which is awarded nationally to the men's and women's collegiate basketball player.
Mason scored in double figures in all but one of Kansas' 36 games a season ago. In the NCAA Tournament, he averaged 22.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in four contests. One of his more underrated skills is his three-point shooting ability. He shot 47.1 percent from three this past season, and 37.5 percent in the NCAA Tournament.
It's no secret the Wizards aren't the best three-point shooting team without Otto Porter and Bradley Beal on the floor. Add Mason to the mix and the Wizards could be on to building something special in Washington. Mason isn't the tallest guard, listed at 5'10", but he makes up for that in other ways.
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