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Mock Draft, Version 9.1

Updated: June 25, 2012, 10:55 PM ET

By Chad Ford | ESPN.com

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With the 2012 NBA draft three days away, it’s time to take our first full look at both rounds. As teams continue to narrow their draft lists, trade talk and last-minute workouts have plenty of things still up in the air. Here’s our best stab, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, at how the draft will play out Thursday.
 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	New Orleans	Anthony Davis	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-11 Weight: 222 pounds Age: 19 School: Kentucky

Analysis: The Hornets’ big trade with the Wizards last week put their blueprint in sharp relief. This team is going young and will build around Davis. Although the Hornets won’t be great next season, they’re building a rock-solid foundation. In addition to the No. 1 pick, they now have the cap room to re-sign Eric Gordon and another significant free agent, plus the No. 10 pick.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Charlotte	Thomas Robinson	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-9 Weight: 244 pounds Age: 21 School: Kansas

Analysis: Robinson is a bit of a placeholder right now. The Bobcats have had the major players in for workouts but are in the process of seeing whether they’d be better off trading this pick. As we’ve reported the past three weeks, they’re looking for multiple young assets in return.

The most likely scenario has the Bobcats swapping the No. 2 pick with Cleveland for the No. 4 pick and either pick No. 24 or picks 33 and 34. Obviously, the Bobcats would prefer the 24th pick, but the Cavs would prefer to hold on to it. Although the Cavs aren’t the only team in play for the pick, they have the most realistic scenario right now and likely would take Bradley Beal at No. 2. If the Bobcats end up keeping the pick, it sounds as though Robinson has a slight edge.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Washington	Bradley Beal	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 202 pounds Age: 18 School: Florida

Analysis: The Wizards made the first big trade of the offseason, sending Rashard Lewis and the 46th pick to New Orleans for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza. With the deal, the Wizards essentially upgraded their front court — Okafor likely will be their starting 5, Nene their starting 4 and Ariza their starting 3.

With John Wall running the point, that leaves them with one big hole: at the 2. I think this makes Beal a no-brainer for the Wizards, who are lacking a lights-out perimeter shooter. He’s a perfect fit for this new roster. And if the Wizards believe they are in danger of losing Beal, don’t be surprised if they offer the Bobcats the No. 32 pick to move up one spot. If Beal is off the board, it looks as if Harrison Barnes is Plan B.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Cleveland	Harrison Barnes	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-8 Weight: 228 pounds Age: 20 School: North Carolina

Analysis: Ideally, the Cavs would like to move up to the No. 2 spot to grab Beal. But the price is high and they might decide to settle at No. 4. If they do, they have a tough choice between Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Harrison Barnes.

In the past few days, it appears Barnes has moved ahead of Kidd-Gilchrist on the Cavs’ board. The team needs shooters and believes he’s further along. The Cavs love Kidd-Gilchrist, too, but it sounds as if he has become a tougher sell thanks to his limited offensive repertoire.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Sacramento	Michael Kidd-Gilchrist	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-8 Weight: 233 pounds Age: 18 School: Kentucky

Analysis: In a lot of ways, if Kidd-Gilchrist falls here, it’s a godsend for Sacramento. The Kings are loaded with players who want to jack up 20 shots a game. Kidd-Gilchrist is the only guy in this range who can affect a game dramatically without the ball in his hands. He’s also a high-character player who will add toughness and a winning attitude to the locker room.

The Kings also have explored trading down in the draft (the Rockets seem to be the team with the most interest) and could look to add players such as John Henson (whom they’ve been high on all year) and Moe Harkless (who works out for them Monday) if they swap No. 5 for Houston’s Nos. 14 and 16.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Portland (via Nets)	Damian Lillard	Position: PG Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 189 pounds Age: 21 School: Weber State

Analysis: The Blazers need a point guard and a big man. They’ll have to make a very tough choice here between Lillard and Andre Drummond. Lillard is a steady, athletic guard who can shoot the lights out and get to the rim. Drummond is a super-athletic big man who can block shots. Although teams usually opt for size, the fact that Drummond is two to three years away might tip the scale toward Lillard. The Blazers, remember, aren’t rebuilding, they’re retooling. Dion Waiters is the sleeper pick here.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Golden State	Andre Drummond	Position: C Height: 7-foot-0  Weight: 279 pounds Age: 18 School: UConn

Analysis: The Warriors are desperate to add an athletic big to their front line. So Drummond should be a no-brainer, right? Wrong. The front office and ownership also love players with a great motor, which Drummond lacks. But, although he’s not an ideal fit, I don’t think the Warriors will be able to pass on Drummond if he slides this far. If they do pass on him, however, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller are in the mix.

The dark-horse pick is Washington’s Terrence Ross. Jerry West is a big fan and was the mastermind behind last year’s Klay Thompson pick. Ross isn’t a perfect fit, either, but the Warriors will focus on collecting assets at this point.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Toronto	Dion Waiters	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 221 pounds Age: 20 School: Syracuse

Analysis: I don’t believe the Raptors promised to pick Waiters at No. 8; most signs point to the Suns making him that promise at No. 13. However, Toronto is the only team that has worked him out and really needs a guard who can get to the basket at will.

Jeremy Lamb and Austin Rivers are also possibilities here, but, from everything I can gather, Waiters is in the lead.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Detroit	John Henson	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-10 Weight: 216 pounds Age: 21 School: North Carolina

Analysis: Meyers Leonard occupied this spot for roughly six hours before Henson reclaimed it. Why? Henson, Leonard, Tyler Zeller, Perry Jones, Terrence Jones and Jared Sullinger all worked out in Detroit on Monday and the consensus was that Henson really shined. The Pistons really need a shot-blocker and Henson fits the bill.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	New Orleans (via Wolves)	Austin Rivers	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 203 pounds Age: 19 School: Duke

Analysis: After the first nine picks, things start to break down a little bit. The Hornets can go in a lot of directions and also are exploring trades. Sources say they offered the Rockets the 10th pick for Nos. 14 and 16 but were turned down last week.

If they keep the pick, they really need help at center, point guard and small forward. Although Rivers doesn’t fill any of those positions, I’m told the Hornets have been enamored with him. Tyler Zeller, Jeremy Lamb and Moe Harkless are other possibilities here.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Portland	Tyler Zeller	Position: C Height: 7-foot-0 Weight: 247 pounds Age: 22 School: North Carolina

Analysis: If the Blazers go with a guard at No. 6, don’t be surprised if they go big with their other selection. Zeller isn’t a sexy pick, but he is capable of playing right now, has solid size for his position and runs the floor well. Other possibilities here include Dion Waiters, Austin Rivers, Jeremy Lamb and Terrence Ross.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Milwaukee	Meyers Leonard	Position: C Height: 7-foot-1 Weight: 250 pounds Age: 20 School: Illinois

Analysis: The Bucks are hoping that a big man will still be on the board at No. 12. Under this scenario they get their wish. Leonard may be a bit of a project, but he’s got NBA size and athleticism and he plays pretty hard. Terrence Ross is also a possibility here.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Phoenix	Jeremy Lamb	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 179 pounds Age: 20 School: UConn

Analysis: Lamb suffered a high ankle sprain in a workout in Toronto and has struggled to get well enough to resume workouts. Although GMs think he’s talented, they have questioned his toughness. His inability to work out has hurt him a bit, too.

However, Lamb went into Phoenix this weekend and toughed out a workout on the bad ankle. A source in Phoenix told me the Suns were impressed with his toughness and willingness to fight through the workout. His performance there could keep him in the lottery. If Lamb is gone, Terrence Ross, Dion Waiters and Austin Rivers are all possibilities here. So is Arnett Moultrie.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Houston	Perry Jones III	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-11 Weight: 234 pounds Age: 20 School: Baylor

Analysis: Jones might be the toughest player in the draft to project right now. Everyone is both scared to take him and scared not to take him. I heard the same assessment from a number of NBA GMs the past few weeks.

Whichever GM first overcomes his fear of taking Jones gets a super-athletic 6-foot-11 forward who lacks the motor or toughness teams usually look for in a big man. At some point, the reward outweighs the risk, and that calculation probably starts here. Terrence Ross, Arnett Moultrie, Moe Harkless and Jared Sullinger are other possibilities.

 

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Philadelphia	Terrence Ross	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 197 pounds Age: 21 School: Washington

Analysis: The Sixers need an athletic big man, but it will be hard for them to pass on Ross if he slides here. His shooting ability from deep, combined with his elite athleticism will be a nice fit in the Sixers’ backcourt — especially if the team trades Andre Iguodala and moves Evan Turner to the 3. Arnett Moultrie and Moe Harkless are other possibilities here. Ditto for Jared Sullinger.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Houston (via Knicks)	Moe Harkless	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-9 Weight: 207 pounds Age: 19 School: St. John’s

Analysis: The Rockets are looking for assets as they try to package players to facilitate a trade. Adding Harkless to their stock of young players might be a smart move. Lots of teams have shown interest in him. He is athletic, has great upside and can defend multiple positions. He’s sort of a young Trevor Ariza.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Dallas	Terrence Jones	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-10 Weight: 252 pounds Age: 20 School: Kentucky

Analysis: Rejoice, Mavs fans. After weeks and weeks of having Kendall Marshall going No. 17 to the Mavs, we have a new name for you. Although I still believe the Mavs really like Marshall, it would be tough to pass on Jones here. His versatility, rebounding and shot-blocking would all be welcome in Big D. The Mavs are another team that has been actively exploring moving up in the draft the past few days.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Wolves (via Jazz)	Arnett Moultrie	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-11 Weight: 223 pounds Age: 21 School: Mississippi State

Analysis: The Wolves are really hoping a sweet-shooting 2-guard will fall to them here. Alas for Minnesota, it looks as if they’ll all be taken in the lottery. That leaves the Wolves with three options: (1) They can go with an athletic big man, such as Moultrie, Fab Melo or a real dark horse such as Miles Plumlee; (2) they can reach for the next best 2-guard, Will Barton; (3) they could try to use forward Derrick Williams as trade bait to move up in the draft.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Orlando	Jared Sullinger	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-9 Weight: 268 pounds Age: 20 School: Ohio State

Analysis: I’m not sure when the bleeding will end for Sullinger, whose stock is falling now that concerns about his back have every GM in the league a bit skittish. However, sources say the Suns and Sixers are still considering him in the middle of the first round.

The Magic also could use a real low-post scorer. Sullinger is the top talent left on the board and a player who could come in and contribute immediately.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Denver	Kendall Marshall	Position: PG Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 198 pounds Age: 20 School: North Carolina

Analysis: Andre Miller’s contract is up with the Nuggets this summer, and, in most every way, Marshall is the perfect replacement. They have similar builds and games. Although Ty Lawson is the clear starter in Denver, the Nuggets could really use depth at the position. Royce White and Andrew Nicholson are options here, as well.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Boston	Royce White	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-8 Weight: 261 pounds Age: 21 School: Iowa State

Analysis: White pulled out of all his remaining workouts last Thursday and has gone silent. He’s not injured, and sources claim he’s received a coveted first-round promise from a team. Promises are notoriously hard to pin down. Two sources are pointing in the direction of the Celtics, but a Celtics source adamantly denies they are the source of the promise.

Either way, I think White is a good fit in Boston. As long as coach Doc Rivers can buy into what White is (a ball-handling power forward) and figure out how to play him, he could be a steal at this point in the draft.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Boston (via Clippers)	Andrew Nicholson	Position: PF Height: 6-foot-10 Weight: 234 pounds Age: 22 School: St. Bonaventure

Analysis: Nicholson is another draft sleeper who might really rise with workouts. He’s a big stretch 4 who has drawn some comparisons to David West. He would be another welcome addition to the Celtics’ summer makeover.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Atlanta	Tony Wroten Jr.	Position: PG Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 203 pounds Age: 18 School: Washington

Analysis: The Hawks don’t have any depth behind point guard Jeff Teague. Sources say that, in the past few weeks, they’ve become enamored with Wroten. His shot is broken and he can be wild, but he has enormous upside as a big point guard who can see the floor and get to the rim.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Cavs (via Lakers)	Fab Melo	Position: C Height: 7-foot Weight: 255 pounds Age: 22 School: Syracuse

Analysis: If the Cavs go small with their first pick, Melo could be a nice get with No. 24. He’s big and athletic, and he could end up being a terrific shot-blocker. The fact that they have fellow Brazilian Anderson Varejao to mentor him is a bonus.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Memphis	Marquis Teague	Position: PG Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 180 pounds Age: 19 School: Kentucky

Analysis: The Grizzlies lack great depth at point guard behind Mike Conley (unless you’re the guy who somehow voted Josh Selby to the all-rookie third team). Teague, had he stayed in school another year, would’ve been a likely top-10 pick in 2013. A team such as the Grizzlies can’t afford to pass on his talent here.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Indiana	Draymond Green	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-8 Weight: 236 pounds Age: 22 School: Michigan State

Analysis: The Pacers have a big workout scheduled for Tuesday with Green, Will Barton, Kim English and Jeff Taylor that could decide the No. 26 pick. I’m hearing increasingly that the Pacers are very high on Green. He’s a smart, tough player who can come in and fill a need immediately for Indiana. Larry Bird has made similar picks in years past and done OK with them. I don’t think Green will slide past here. If he’s off the board, Barton could be the guy.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Miami	Jeff Taylor	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 212 pounds Age: 23 School: Vanderbilt

Analysis: The Heat could use Taylor’s elite athletic ability, lockdown defense and spot-up shooting. He can’t create his own shot, but no one will ask him to in Miami, making this the perfect spot for him to land.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Oklahoma City	Evan Fournier	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 206 pounds Age: 19 Country: France

Analysis: Fournier is the type of player the Thunder easily could stash for a year or two in Europe. Or, given the high level he has played at in France, he might be able to come in and get minutes for them right away — especially if the Thunder decide they can’t afford to re-sign James Harden this summer.

 

 

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Chicago	Will Barton	Position: SG Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 174 pounds Age: 21 School: Memphis

Analysis: The Bulls are looking at a number of 2-guard options here, but Barton has separated himself from the pack in the past few weeks. He could go as high as 18 to the Wolves, and I don’t think he’ll slide past Chicago here.

PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	VITALS
	Golden State (via Spurs)	Quincy Miller	Position: SF Height: 6-foot-10 Weight: 219 pounds Age: 19 School: Baylor

31. Charlotte Bobcats

Kim English | SG | Missouri

If the Bobcats go big with their first pick, don’t be surprised if they go with a shooter at No. 31. English’s stock has risen through the roof the last month as he has wowed teams with his shooting ability in workouts. He’s now getting serious consideration in the late first round. I don’t think he slides out of the 30s on draft night.

 

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32. Washington Wizards

Scott Machado | PG | Iona

Some in Washington aren’t totally sure whether John Wall is really a point guard. Machado, however, is the second-best pure point guard in the draft. He lacks Wall’s athletic abilities, but some believe he sees the floor as well or better than Kendall Marshall. He’d be a very nice get for the Wizards at 32.

 

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33. Cleveland Cavaliers

John Jenkins | SG | Vanderbilt

The Cavs are hoping to load up on shooters and need help at the 2. Jenkins may be the best long-range sniper in the draft. He has a super-quick release and is aggressive hunting for his shot.

 

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34. Cleveland Cavaliers (via New Orleans)

Kostas Papanikolaou | SF | Greece

Papanikolaou really impressed a number of NBA GMs and scouts at the Euroleague Final Four this year with his lockdown defense on Andrei Kirilenko. Ironically, the player he’s compared to the most is Omri Casspi, the Cavs’ current starting small forward. Papanikolaou is a draft-and-stash prospect. He won’t be in the NBA for at least one more season.

 

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35. Golden State Warriors (via Brooklyn)

Kyle O’Quinn | C | Norfolk State

The Warriors feel that O’Quinn is an underrated big who plays hard and has the length to be a 5 in the league. Yes, they took Andre Drummond at No. 7 in our mock, but in the NBA, you need all the bigs you can get.

 

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36. Sacramento Kings

Miles Plumlee | PF | Duke

Plumlee’s stock has also risen dramatically over the course of the last month. Despite his pedestrian numbers at Duke, teams are intrigued with his elite athletic abilities and rebounding. Could be the next Jeff Foster.

 

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37. Toronto Raptors

Jared Cunningham | SG | Oregon State

Many scouts believe Cunningham could be the true sleeper of this draft. He’s an elite athlete who flies up and down the floor. If he can make the transition to point guard, he could be a sort of poor man’s Russell Westbrook.

 

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38. Denver Nuggets (via Golden State)

Mike Scott | PF | Virginia

Scott is another player who has been moving up draft boards with excellent workouts. Several teams said he has outplayed several higher-ranked prospects in their workouts, and it’s clear Scott is getting some looks late in the first round. The Nuggets know all about drafting for production. It paid off with Kenneth Faried last year and could again this year.

 

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39. Detroit Pistons

Festus Ezeli | C | Vanderbilt

The Pistons have a dearth of big men in the middle, and if Ezeli slides this far, they’ll snatch him right up. He’s not flashy, but he could have a long career as a backup 5 in the league.

 

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40. Portland Trail Blazers (via Minnesota)

Orlando Johnson | SG | UC-Santa Barbara

Johnson was one of the best scorers in college basketball. His freakishly long wingspan, NBA body and shooting ability could all come in handy to provide depth for the Blazers.

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41. Portland Trail Blazers

Tomas Satoransky | SG | Czech Republic

Satoransky is a super-talented wing who excels with the ball in his hands. He’s not a great shooter but plays with a great motor, likeMichael Kidd-Gilchrist, and can affect the game without scoring. He would be a nice stash pick for the Blazers here.

 

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42. Milwaukee Bucks

Furkan Aldemir | PF | Turkey

The Turkish big man is an excellent rebounder. However, he lacks elite athleticism and ideal size for his position, dropping him into the second round.

 

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43. Atlanta Hawks (via Phoenix)

Doron Lamb | SG | Kentucky

The Hawks can always use guards who can really stroke the basketball. Lamb is in contention with John Jenkins for the best sniper in the draft.

 

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44. Detroit Pistons (via Houston)

Kevin Murphy | SF | Tennessee Tech

The Pistons could really use another shooter at the wings. Murphy was one of the best scorers in college basketball, shooting 42 percent from beyond the arc.

 

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45. Philadelphia 76ers

Darius Miller | SF | Kentucky The Sixers are another team in desperate need of shooting, and Miller has both great size and a sweet shooting stroke. While he was just a sixth man at Kentucky, he’s still a great pickup here.

 

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46. New Orleans Hornets (via Washington)

Tyshawn Taylor | PG | Kansas

This is a steal for the Hornets if they can get Taylor here. Several teams in the late first round are looking at him as a possible selection. I doubt he slides past here. The Hornets need a point guard, and Taylor’s athletic ability and defensive prowess should make him well worth the pick.

 

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47. Utah Jazz

Robbie Hummel | SF | Purdue

Hummel is a Jazz player all the way. He is tough, has a terrific basketball IQ and can really shoot the basketball. The Jazz could use some help at the 3, and Hummel should be able to provide some immediate relief.

 

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48. New York Knicks

Jae Crowder | SF | Marquette

With Mike Woodson running the show instead of Mike D’Antoni, expect the Knicks to be looking for a different sort of player in the second round. Crowder doesn’t really have a position in the NBA, but he’s tough and physical, and he can rebound.

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49. Orlando Magic

Chris Johnson | SG | Dayton

Johnson came into OKC earlier in the draft process and impressed with his combination of shooting, length and athleticism. With OKC assistant GM Rob Hennigan now the GM in Orlando, don’t be surprised if Johnson is one of the surprise late second-round picks.

 

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50. Denver Nuggets

Bernard James | C | Florida State

James is already 27 years old, but the Nuggets won’t care. The Iraq war veteran has an NBA body and should be able to come in and play some defense right away.

 

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51. Boston Celtics

Justin Hamilton | C | LSU

The big guy out of LSU didn’t put up huge numbers, but he’s had tremendous workouts. The Celtics need size wherever they can get it.

 

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52. Golden State Warriors (via Atlanta)

Quincy Acy | SF | Baylor

Acy is a crazy athlete with a terrific motor. He’s not particularly skilled, but could be a nice bench player at the next level.

 

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53. Los Angeles Clippers

Darius Johnson-Odom | SF | Marquette

 

Odom is undersized for his position, but he’s strong and athletic and can really shoot the basketball. The Clippers need all the help they can get at the 2, and Johnson-Odom can come in and play right away.

 

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54. Philadelphia 76ers (via Memphis)

Hollis Thompson | SF | Georgetown

I keep loading up the Sixers with shooters because … the Sixers could’ve really used some this past season. Thompson is a skilled wing who can play the 2 and the 3. He’s a very good athlete with a very good 3-point stroke.

 

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55. Dallas Mavericks (via L.A. Lakers)

Tornike Shengelia | SF | Rep. of Georgia

With international scouting guru Tony Ronzone back in the fold in Dallas, you can expect the Mavs to get back to finding some hidden talent overseas. Shengelia is a tough, athletic forward with a great motor. He’s not a great shooter, but scouts are really high on him as a prospect down the road.

 

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56. Toronto Raptors (via Indiana)

Khris Middleton | SF | Texas A&M

A year ago, Middleton would’ve been a potential first-round prospect. Injuries have set him back a bit, but he’s actually been working out well over the past month. There’s even an outside shot he gets drafted late in the first with the Bulls. But if he does slide, I doubt he slides further than this.

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57. Brooklyn Nets (via Miami)

Drew Gordon | PF | New Mexico

Gordon is an athletic rebounder who ran into problems at UCLA and had to transfer to New Mexico. His rebounding numbers the past two seasons have been fantastic.

 

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58. Minnesota Timberwolves (From Oklahoma City)

Cameron Moore | PF | UAB

Moore is an athletic rebounder/shot-blocker who would be 20 spots higher if he added another 20 pounds to his frame. While the Wolves do have size, they really need athletes in their frontcourt.

 

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59. San Antonio Spurs

Paul Lacombe | SG | France

Lacombe impressed NBA teams at this year’s Adidas Eurocamp. He is strong, gets to the rim and is a willing passer. He isn’t a great shooter and hasn’t put up big numbers in Europe, but he’s worthy of being stashed away in Europe.

 

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60. Los Angeles Lakers (Via Chicago)

Kevin Jones | PF | West Virginia

 

[CoolidgerParticipant]

I highly doubt Doron Lamb and Khris Middleton will fall that far in the draft. Both have first round potential.

[buckeyefan17Participant]

Why is it that Ford’s height of a good amount of prospects are a inch taller then what every other expert has the players height at. Not a big deal just was kinda curious.

[Cavaliers420Participant]

 Still don’t see the Cavs drafting Fab Melo at 24 or another Euro player for that matter at #34. Definitely see the backcourt being addressed with #24 if we take Barnes at #4 but idk these insider drafts are crazy at times. Kinda surprised that John Henson is being taken so early though.

[BasterdInABasketParticipant]

"Why is it that Ford’s height of a good amount of prospects are a inch taller then what every other expert has the players height at"

He also lists DJO and Acy as SFs, Im sure theres other errors but those stood out. You’d think after doing multiple versions of 9 mocks things would be accurate.

Anyways Id be ecstatic to get Meyers Leonard at 12 for Milw, Steal.

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