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Message: [QUOTE="Hey Adrien!, post: 2197859, member: 5787"] I gave this a try last year and I'm going to give it another go this year. What if only recently graduated NCAA seniors were the only players available in the draft? Here's my mock draft: [B][SIZE=6]Mock Draft Part 1: Lottery Edition[/SIZE][/B] #1 Boston: Alec Peters, PF, Valparaiso. He’s not the overall top senior on my board, but this is more of a fit pick. With Amir Johnson and Jerebko UFAs and Zeller not playing well this season Peters gives Boston a big man who can knock down threes and clean up the boards. Not a good defender or very athletic, but good basketball IQ. #2 LA Lakers: Josh Hart, SG, Villanova. A perfect potential replacement for Jordan Clarkson if he gets traded, Hart brings a great shot, handle, toughness and heart to the Lakers. His A+ character and leadership is also an excellent fit and need for the Lakers. #3 Philadelphia: Frank Mason III, Kansas. You could argue that he was the best player in the NCAAs last season. All of Philadelphia’s long-term pieces are in the front court, so Mason is a guy right away who could compete with Bayliss for playing time. Small, but tough and clutch. #4 Phoenix: Wesley Iwundu, SG, Kansas State. Phoenix’s defense is terrible. Iwundu provides length in their lineup that can improve the defense at the wing position. His long 7’1 wingspan and good athleticism helped Iwundu get voted in the Big 12’s all-defensive team. Aggressive, 37.6% 3 won’t hurt their outside shooting. Good distributor too and create his own shot it needed. Might be the first senior drafted this season. #5 Sacramento Kings: Monte Morris, PG, Iowa St. Perfect blend of BPA and need. Kings are in a dire need for point guards and Morris is a safe ball-handler (6.2/1.2 A/TO ratio) who doesn’t do too much. Doesn’t take stupid shots (50.3 FG%), good enough 3-point shooter (37.8%) and has good FT numbers (80.2%) despite the fact not getting to the line too much. Morris a guy who could seriously have a decade-long NBA career as a backup point guard. #6 Orlando: Sindarius Thornwell, SG, South Carolina. Very few seniors raised his profile in March Madness more than Thornwell. In the tournament he showcased his outside shot, toughness, handle, ability to drive and draw the foul and his man defense. Orlando actually has a pretty decent starting five, but Thornwell gives them great wing depth right away. Only 6’4, but his 6’10 profiles well for Thornwell playing the 2 or 3. # 7 Minnesota: Jason Blossomgame, SF, Clemson. Towns and Wiggins are excellent two long-term pieces and Blossomgame helps solidify Minnesota’s depth. At the beginning fo the season, Blossomgame had potential of being the top senior drafted, but his poor long-range shooting, average-at-best defense and so-so combine has dropped his stock. Blossomgame’s best asset is his versatility: at 6’7 (6’10 wingspan) and 220, he could play anywhere from the 2 to the 4. # 8 New York: Derrick White, PG, Colorado. If New York is stubborn about running the triangle, Derrick White could jump right in as a good triangle PG who has good size (6’4, 6’7 wingspan) and is capable of making his own shot with a .570/.401/.805 ratios. Not the best player at this junction, but more of a need pick and I think he fits the Knicks perfectly. #9 Dallas: Luke Kornet, PF, Vanderbilt. The next Dirk? Kornet profiles a lot like Dirk: 7’0 240, a smooth outside shot and also made the SEC all-defensive team. #10 Sacramento: Marcus Marshall, PG, Nevada. Did I say that Sacramento have a dire need for point guards? They do. While Morris is a safe distributor, Marshall is more of a slashing, combo guard who can drive to the net and draw the foul (5.7 FT/g), shoot the 3 (38%) and dish without being too flashy (3.7/1.7 A/TO ratio). #11 Charlotte: Davon Reed, SG, Miami. Charlotte’s 3-point shooting stunk last year (35.1) so Reed helps with a deep-shooting wing (39.7) while providing incredible seven-foot wingspan in his 6’6 frame helps give Charlotte lots of position versatility with Reed. #12 Detroit: Damyean Dotson, wing, Houston. Detroit is in a weird crosshairs where they are in need of more talent, character and toughness. They also need guards with Jackson and Caldwell-Pope as question marks in the near future. Dotson helps with all of these facets. 6’5 and a 6’9 wingspan, Dotson is an aggressive player with an excellent 3 point shot (44.3%). Not classically a great defender, but his energy and grit will do a lot of good in Detroit. #13 Denver: Chris Boucher, PF, Oregon. Denver could use a stretch four. Faried can’t hit a 3 and Arthur has injury issues. Boucher is scrawny, but his 6’10 frame and insane 7’4 wingspan has helped him swat shots last year (2.5 blocks/game) and he can hit the 3 (34.7%). #14 Miami: Nigel Hayes, F, Wisconsin. One of my favorite NCAA players last season, this pick is a combination of BPA and need. Aside from James Johnson, there’s a lot of garbage at the 4 in Miami. Hayes is only 6’6, but his 7’3 wingspan is insane. He’s creative with the ball, has a good mid-range shot, hits the boards and handles the ball well. Hayes profiles as a versatile role player. Part 2 to come later! [/QUOTE]

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