Who should the Sixers draft in the second round? Exploring every possibility at No. 35.

The vast majority of the 76ers’ predraft buzz is, understandably, on what they will do with the third pick.

But they also possess the 35th selection, a valuable asset in the draft range in which this front office has had success previously. Adem Bona was a second-round selection last year and before that, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed were picked there.

Of course, it is much tougher to predict who could be available for the Sixers there this year. But here are the prospects recently projected as candidates in prominent mock drafts, as well as some other possibilities to know.

Bleacher Report has slotted the 6-foot-4, 206-pound Lanier to the Sixers in its two-round mock draft, comparing him to familiar long-range shooters Seth Curry and Alec Burks. The 23-year-old Lanier connected on more than 40% of his 687 three-point attempts at North Florida and Tennessee — then was elite during shooting drills during last month’s draft combine — offering a sought-after skill that can immediately translate to the NBA. He also posted the third-best standing vertical leap during combine testing.

Wolf is Yahoo Sports’ mock draft choice, not necessarily as Joel Embiid insurance but as a big man who became one of college basketball’s most exciting players because of his no-fear style. He initiates offense from all over the floor and launches step-back three-pointers.

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The issue: Those passes and shot attempts were not always effective. He committed 120 turnovers last season and connected on only 59.4% of his free-throw attempts, which is often an indicator of shooting prowess at the NBA level. But some project Wolf as a lottery pick, so if he fell this far, he is more than worth the risk for the Sixers.

This is ESPN’s mock draft choice, as a more traditional 7-footer who can protect the rim (399 blocks in five college seasons) and finish inside. He had near-the-top combine measurements in height, standing reach, and wingspan. He also moderately improved his three-point shooting from 29.6% on 54 attempts in 2023-24, to 34.4% on 61 attempts last season.

This season’s Blue Devils were mostly spearheaded by the lottery-bound freshman trio of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach. But Proctor was instrumental to their Final Four run, and a staple for three college seasons. The Australian is an excellent shot-maker, connecting 40.5% of his three-pointers, and a sound playmaker.

Jones’ age (23), height (6-3) and only-decent athleticism do not exactly paint a high-upside picture. But he is a true combo guard who can create shots for himself and others, and projects as a steady reserve.

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The star of Auburn’s Final Four team is a bona fide post presence whose pro potential could be determined by his passing and defensive abilities at the next level. He is not yet a reliable outside shooter.

Clayton was the star of March Madness, leading Florida to the national title with his no-conscience shot-making. He is now largely projected as a first-rounder, but if he slips, he would be a no-brainer for the Sixers to grab.

Yang impressed during scrimmaging at the draft combine in Chicago. And the 7-footer’s physical tools — along with his potential as a post presence, passer, and shooting threat — are intriguing. But his jump from the Chinese Basketball Association will be more significant than some of his international counterparts.

The 6-8 Toohey is versatile and willing to create for others or play off the ball. During the predraft process, he will be tasked with demonstrating that he has improved as a shooter and is an NBA-caliber athlete.

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Gonzalez is a bit of a mystery because he has not played much until recently for Real Madrid, one of Europe’s premier clubs, and has not participated in combine-style testing in Chicago or abroad. His high-motor style on both ends is encouraging, but he needs to develop his shooting.

Markovic fits the profile of a European stretch big man with passing skills (and visible competitiveness) while playing for respected club Mega Basket. But at 20 years old, he needs to gain strength to handle NBA physicality and improve as a defender.

Niederhauser’s combine-week performance is precisely why that event exists. The Switzerland native’s effort at the G League Elite Camp earned Niederhauser a call-up to the main event, where he continued to showcase his athleticism as a dunker and shot-blocker during testing and scrimmaging.

He posted the second-best standing vertical leap among all participants (33.5 inches), a feat for a center, and was the top big man in the max vertical leap, shuttle run, and three-quarter sprint. Consistently translating those talents into production will be his task as a pro, although he led the Big Ten in blocks (2.31 per game) last season.

The 6-7, 215-pound Watkins is a versatile, playmaking defender and an attacker on offense. But his shooting percentages (42.7% from the floor, 32.1% from three-point range) are underwhelming.

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Brea is a true flamethrower, connecting on 43.4% of his 730 career college attempts taken in practically every type of on-court scenario. The major knock on his game: He is not a super athlete.

Powell best operates off the ball, thriving when finishing off cuts and on catch-and-shoot opportunities. That offensive game will need polishing at the next level, but he already has the makings of a switchable defender. And his standing vertical leap and max vertical leap were the best among all combine participants.

The 6-8 Thiero boasts a relentless, physical style on both ends of the floor — which translates to rebounds, fearless drives to the basket, and disruptive defense — with flashes of the passing skill from his lead guard days.