The Hawks have four selections in Thursday’s NBA draft, with much of the attention on the first – the No. 3 overall pick. However, they also will add to the roster with two other first-round picks, Nos. 19 and 30, and a high second-round pick at No. 34.
“As I’ve said in the past, certainly not scared of adding four rookies to our team next year,” Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said. “We have the roster sports for that. It’s certainly an option.”
Here’s a look at players who might be available to the Hawks after their first selection.
No. 19
Jacob Evans: The 6-foot-6 guard/forward from Cincinnati was an all-American Athletic Conference first-team selection last season. He finished fifth in school history with a career 37.7 3-point percentage.
Donte DiVincenzo: The 6-5 guard Villanova was 2018 Final Four Most Outstanding Player en route to national title. He had a workout and combine interview with Hawks.
Aaron Holiday: The 6-1 guard from UCLA was all-Pac 12 first team and all defense last season. He is fifth in school history in career 3-point percentage at 42.2 percent. He had a workout with Hawks.
Troy Brown: The 6-7 guard/forward from Oregon averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds as a freshman last season. He also had a team-best 55 steals.
Kevin Huerter: The 6-7 guard from Maryland ranks 12th in school history with 138 3-pointers in just two seasons. He had a workout and combine interview with Hawks.
No. 30
De'Anthony Melton: The 6-4 guard from USC did not play last season due to an FBI investigation. One of two D-I freshman since 1992-93 (Dwyane Wade) to average 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks. He had a workout with Hawks.
Melvin Frazier: The 6-6 guard from Tulane was all-AAC second team and the league's most improved player last season. His wingspan measured 7-2 at combine.
Robert Williams III: The 6-10 forward from Texas A&M was the co-defensive player of the year in the SEC last season. He lead the league in rebounding at 8.6 per game.
Keita Bates-Diop: The 6-7 forward from Ohio State was the Big Ten player of the year and a second team All-American last season. He raised his scoring average to 19.8 from 9.7 points per game.
Lonnie Walker IV: The 6-5 guard from Miami was all-ACC honorable mention and first team freshman last season. He averaged 11.5 points. He had a combine interview with Hawks.
No. 34
Anfernee Simons: The 6-4 guard from IMG Academy. He was the seventh-ranked prospect from 2018 recruiting class. He de-committed from Louisville after Rick Pitino was placed on leave.
Josh Okogie: The 6-4 guard from Georgia Tech was third team all-ACC last season. Some mock drafts have him going late in the first round. He worked out for Hawks.
Moritz Wagner: The 6-11 forward/center from Michigan was part of three consecutive NCAA tournament teams, including the title game last season. He shot 39.4 percent from 3-point range in the last two seasons. He had a combine interview with Hawks.
Gary Trent Jr.: The 6-6 guard from Duke become fourth freshman in school history to lead team in 3-point percentage at 40.7 percent. He also broke J.J. Redick's record for 3-pointers by freshman with 97. He had a combine interview with Hawks.
Grayson Allen: The 6-5 guard from Duke ranks 12th in school history with 1,996 points. He is one of five in school history with at least 1,900 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists, joining Grant Hill, Jon Scheyer, Danny Ferry and Johnny Dawkins. He had a combine interview with Hawks.
