Ryan Conwell Is Still Waiting, and One Expert Says He's the Steal Nobody Sees Coming

Alright, Seattle, did you catch Day 1 of the NBA Draft? Man, that was wild! We saw BYU's AJ Dybantsa kick things off going No. 1 to the Washington Wizards, then Darryn Peterson from Kansas headed to the Utah Jazz at No. 2. And how about Morez Johnson Jr. landing with the Dallas Mavericks at No. 9, getting to play for his old Michigan coach Dusty May? Pretty cool stuff!

But hold up, because tonight's Round 2 is where the real drama, and potentially the real steals, happen. Seriously, the second round is often where future stars are found. This thing kicks off tonight, Wednesday, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, and you know we're gonna be glued to it! Everyone's wondering which under-the-radar prospect is going to turn into a gem, and who's gonna snatch them up.

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The Knicks Are Playing Chess, Not Checkers

First off, can we talk about the New York Knicks? Those guys are champions, and they're picking first in Round 2 with the No. 31 spot. NBA expert Jeremy Woo is out here saying his favorite team-player fit for the Knicks is Henri Veesaar, a junior from North Carolina. This makes total sense when you realize the Knicks might have eyed Veesaar at No. 24 before they went wild with trades on Tuesday. And when I say wild, I mean WILD: they added five second-round picks after making three separate deals! That’s some serious wheeling and dealing for a team that potentially needs depth up front. Veesaar himself is offensively gifted for his size, with good touch around the basket and consistent enough 3-point range. He's got the size to "ta" , well, the report cuts off there, but you get the idea: he’s a player!

And speaking of unpredictable, you gotta keep an eye on the Brooklyn Nets. Jeremy Woo and Ben Golliver, the NBA insiders, call them "fascinating and unpredictable" for a reason. They grabbed four guards in Round 1 last year, then turned around and picked Mikel Brown Jr., another guard, with the No. 6 pick just Tuesday! They did send one of their second-round picks to the Timberwolves in that Julius Randle trade earlier this week, but they still hold the No. 43 pick. Given their "pressing needs throughout their roster," what are they gonna do next? We know this much: the draft is never dull!

The Sleeper Pick Everyone Needs to See

Now, for the prospect that has expert Jeremy Woo really hyped for Round 2: Ryan Conwell out of Louisville. Woo loves this guy. He's effectively a small 2-guard, but Woo points to his physicality, shooting, and toughness. He’s got that gritty factor, you know? Woo thinks Conwell will defend enough to find a long-term home in the NBA, and expects him to come off the board in the 30s. That’s exactly the kind of unheralded talent that could explode onto the scene and be a steal for whatever team grabs him.

So, as Round 2 gets underway tonight, every pick is crucial. Which team is going to take a chance on a guy like Conwell? Will the Knicks trade that No. 31 pick or solidify their frontcourt with Veesaar? The stakes are high for these teams looking to bolster their rosters, and for these young players chasing their NBA dreams. Get ready, Emerald City, because the future of the league is being decided tonight!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.