5 Second-round prospects the Houston Rockets should consider drafting

Jamal Shead, G, Houston

Finally, we've got a hometown hero.

Shead was born in Austin, Texas. He just clued up a season with the Cougars. Why not keep him in the Houston area?

Granted, that's not a reason to draft somebody. Luckily, Shead would easily justify a second-round selection. He's a sturdy point guard who can manage the game.

His 6'1" frame will scare off some suitors. Still, Shead is strong and stoud. He also plays with a lot of effort on the defensive end. His height may keep him out of starting lineups, but it won't keep him out of NBA rotations.

Why not pick up a potentially solid rotation guard who'd likely be happy to spend his career with the Rockets? That would be tremendous value for the 44th pick:

It's not the third pick, after all.