Meet the newest Cavalier: Meleek Thomas

By the numbers: The 6-foot-3 Pittsburgh native averaged 15.6 points as an Arkansas freshman while shooting over 40% from 3-point range.

Between the lines: Thomas was projected to be picked in the late first round, and Cleveland nearly took him with the 29th overall pick.

• Instead, the Cavs traded back into the second round (where players are guaranteed smaller starting salaries) for financial flexibility.

What they're saying: "The fact that we were able to move back and still select a player of his caliber and his shot making — one of the best shot-makers in all of college basketball — is pretty exciting," Cavs president Koby Altman said after the draft.

Friction point: Thomas may have been the best player available, but he joins a glut of small guards in the current Cavs rotation.

Zoom out: The Cavs had only one pick in this year's draft, but they signed beefy Miami center Ernest Udeh Jr. to a two-way contract after it concluded.