MOCK DRAFT — Lottery Day
There are the college players. There are the foreign prospects. There are the G League guys. What fit makes sense? Who are the best prospects? Who deserves more attention? We will cover it all. Here is the process for the upcoming draft:
UPDATES — https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cBO1LghlpHMqQPbHuTsiv5UTfx2CzPOfgbLm4YhLL_g/edit
Definitive Power Ranks (Work in Progress):
- Viktor – Generational Prospect. We know this
2. Brandon Miller — If you watch college hoops you just know. Similar to Jabari Smith Jr, this is a very SAFE pick. Can’t go wrong. Every team has a need for this player.
3. Scoot Henderson
4. Jarrace Walker – Similar to Brandon Miller and Jabari Smith Jr, this is a very safe pick. Every team in the league needs this type of player. (This is a really good draft class). This is a WIN NOW player (@ Portland I know you won’t take him)
5. Amen Thompson – Generational Athlete
Prospects (Potential 1st Rounders)
Anthony Black – Holding it down for the Razorbacks in the absence of Nick Smith Jr. Good things happen when this guy has the ball. Excited to see how he performs at the next level. Anthony Black as the 1 on an already very tall team such as the Orlando Magic could be extremely interesting.
Cam Whitmore – Villanova had an extremely underwhelming season and realistically it’s Cam that saved them from being as bad as Depaul and Georgetown early on. When Justin Moore got healthy this team improved and played some great games, but it wasn’t enough.. and Cam put his name in the draft. With so many amazing prospects, I’m not sold on Cam in the top five yet!
Asuar Thompson – The other Thompson brother who can’t shoot.
Jalen Wilson — It’s so easy! Here is a complete player that’s ready for league minutes NOW. Made Kansas look unstoppable at so many different times this past season. GRAB HIM.
Taylor Hendricks —
Cason Wallace – The best defensive guard in the class… You’d almost always love to have that guy on your team. There are so many great players nowadays, what is going to stand out? A guy that shuts people down. The NBA needs this.
Jordan Hawkins – An NBA level shot maker/shooter. He can get buckets. Hand in the face — don’t matter. Has all the tools to be a great two way 2. A more athletic Klay Thompson? He’s also a champion
Jaylen Hood-Shifino – Man I would love to have this guy as my backup point guard. “Plays the game at his own pace” and looks comfortable at all times. Lots of trust in this man.
Gradey Dick – The shooting numbers make him very intriguing
Dariq Whitehead —
Marcus Sasser – Baby Curry coined by me, is ACTIVE on the defensive end and very underrated at this point. You would think he’s Trade Young at times. He’s a much better defender though.
Noah Clowney — JJJ prototype.
GG Jackson
Kobe Bufkin
Keyonte George – High confidence and big shot making ability. I immediately think of a Jalen Green, and when I look at that Rockets team, I’m looking away from this player unless I’m desperate for guard talent.
Nick Smith — Off ball movement adds value to his shooting. Perfect destination… Golden State?
Terq Smith
Julian Strawther – Draft this man in the first round. He has played in big games. He has hit big shots.
Isaiah Wong — A pro. Simple as that. Lights got bright and he played his best ball. He casually plays the whole game, casually makes huge plays on both sides of the ball. I want this man on my NBA team!
Jett Howard
Trey Alexander
Jordan Walsh
Mike Miles Jr. — SHOT MAKER.
Amari Bailey
Kobe Brown
Brice Sensebaugh
Derick Lively
Chris Livingston
Ricky Council IV
Leonard Miller
Sidy Cissoko
Ryan Rupert
James Nnaji
Nikola Djurisic
Maxwell Lewis
Draft Night will be a sweat:
Jamie Jacques
Johni Broome
Emoji Bates — Young KD
Antonio Reeves
Tristan Newton — Underrated. Give me him over Sears EZ.
Sir’Jabari Rice —
Shaun Doss
Antonie Davis
Bryce Hopkins – Put Providence firmly in the Top 20 in what is supposed to be a down year. It’s simple that Hopkins is the difference maker and he’s a no brainer NBA talent.
Jaylen Clark – This is the Josh Hart type player I like having on my team. Anyone that plays defense in this league is valuable. Here you go!!
TJD (IU) — An ideal player to have on your college basketball team. Not sure if that translates to the League.
Drew Timme ^^ This “matchup” of who will play more years in the NBA is a fascinating question that I don’t have the answer to.
Terrance Shannon
Colby Jones
Keyontea Johnson — I’d take him over many of the above. Dawg.
Jalen Slawson — Tourney standout.
Coleman Hawkins
Reece Beekman
Tubeless
Tschibwe
Mo Gueye
Sanogo — New generation Clint Capela? Don’t let this man work with Embiid.
Adem Bona
Prosper –
Staying Back
Kel’el Ware – He reminds me of Anthony Davis. This is a beautiful jump shot to go along with the elite defense. He doesn’t start for the Ducks though??
Damion Baugh – Underrated player from this TCU roster. A Kam Mcgusty type guy I like to watch play.
Baba Miller – High on my radar. Excited to see him play in some big games.
Caleb Daniels – Veteran shotmaker from Nova. I talk about Cam Whitmore keeping this team alive, Daniels has a lot to do with it as well.
Terrance Arcenuaex – Houston freshman capable of hitting big shots. Lanky Wing. He’s a glow up away from being Brandon Miller. Hoping he stays in the program for a year or two.
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