Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2009 11:37AM; Updated: Wednesday June 17, 2009 11:37AM

Ian Thomsen

INSIDE THE NBA

2009 NBA Mock Draft: Version 3.0 (cont.)

Tyler Hansbrough

North Carolina

Sr.

6-10

234

They need to package this pick in a salary dump, but if no reasonable trade develops, the Hornets will seek instant frontcourt help from this hard-working college star. New Orleans can't afford to invest in a long-term project, so Hansbrough makes sense here.

Sam Young

Pittsburgh

Sr.

6-7

223

He may lack upside, but Young defends, rebounds, plays hard and can score in the paint. What more can you ask from a No. 22 pick?

B.J. Mullens

Ohio State

Fr.

7-1

258

He accomplished little as a freshman, but Mullens has the physical abilities to become a versatile NBA center. The Kings can afford to be patient in developing him behind Spencer Hawes.

Terrence Williams

Louisville

Sr.

6-6

213

The biggest surprise would have the Blazers sticking with this pick, based on their history of draft-day trading. They'll do well to find someone who can help their second unit, and to that end, Williams' defense should impress coach Nate McMillan.

Rodrigue Beaubois

Cholet (France)

6-2

182

The Thunder won't want to invest their precious cap space on such a late pick, and yet the selection has value. So they'll invest in someone like Beaubois, a quick French point guard, and leave him in Europe to develop.

Wayne Ellington

North Carolina

Jr.

6-5

202

At this stage of the draft, you're lucky to find someone to make the rotation. Could Ellington's shooting help the Bulls in a backup role to Ben Gordon? His chances for minutes would improve if Gordon were to leave as a free agent.