By: David Kay
The Sports Bank’s resident NBA Draft nerd looks deep into his crystal ball to forecast what the 2011 NBA Draft might look like. Click here for David’s 2010 NBA Mock Draft.
Team needs have not been taken into account with this mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report.
1. New Jersey- Harrison Barnes, G/F, North Carolina, 6-6, HS Sr.
The prototypical NBA wing player, Barnes can stroke it from deep, create his own shot, handle the rock, and attack the basket. He likely would be a top five pick if he could enter the 2010 Draft straight out of high school.
2. Minnesota- Avery Bradley, G, Texas, 6-2, Fr.
Bradley doesn’t have the desired size to be an NBA two-guard, but isn’t a true point either. Still, there is no questioning his quickness, explosiveness, and lockdown defensive ability.
3. Golden State- Eric Bledsoe, PG, Kentucky, 6-1, Fr.
Bledsoe is a great outside shooter who can also attack the basket. As a freshman, he tends to play out of control too often and needs to become more of a floor leader.
4. Detroit- Devin Ebanks, SF, West Virginia, 6-9, So.
Ebanks is long and athletic and one of the top defending forwards in college basketball. He needs to get stronger to compete at the next level and work on an inconsistent jump shot.
5. Indiana- Paul George, SF, Fresno State, 6-7, So.
George is a crazy leaper who uses his length to his advantage. He also shoots a high percentage from downtown, but will have to add muscle to his thin frame.
6. Philadelphia- Enes Kanter, PF, Washington, 6-10, HS Sr.
An inside/outside threat, Kanter is physical and has an NBA-ready body. The native of Turkey was MVP of the U-18 European Championship even though he was competing against players a year older than him.
7. Washington- John Henson, F, North Carolina, 6-10, Fr.
An athletic forward with ridiclous length, Henson is a versatile talent who has a nice perimeter game and can also take a defender off the dribble. He is wirey thin though and will need to get stronger before making the leap to the NBA.
8. Sacramento- Jordan Hamilton, G/F, Texas, 6-7, Fr.
A pure scorer who can take you off the dribble and also has outstanding range on his jumper. He has great size for an NBA wing player, but needs to improve his ball-handling and defensive tenacity.
9. New York- Brandon Knight, PG, Undecided, 6-3, HS Sr.
A great play-maker, Knight is also an effective outside shooter. He excels in transition and uses his height and solid frame to be a factor on the boards as well. Knight is reportedly considering Kentucky, Florida, UNC, UConn, and Miami, FL.
10. L.A. Clippers- Ekpe Udoh, PF, Baylor, 6-10, Jr.
Udoh’s length makes him a menace down low with his rebounding and shot blocking abilities. He has a solid face up game but needs to become more physical down low.
11. Milwaukee- Scotty Hopson, SG, Tennessee, 6-5, So.
Hopson is a good athlete who can light it up from deep and is a pure scorer, but tends to be very streaky at times.
12. Houston- Arnett Moultrie, PF, UTEP, 6-11, So.
A very solid rebounder, Moutlrie’s offensive game still has plenty of room to grow. He had an impressive summer playing for the U.S. U-19 team but that has not translated as much as scouts expected this season at UTEP.
13. New Orleans- Ashton Gibbs, PG, Pitt, 6-2, So.
Gibbs has a nice combination of true point guard skills and scoring ability. His size also makes him a more desirable prospect.
14. Oklahoma City- Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada, 6-9, So.
A crafty left-hander who has drawn comparisons to Chris Mullin, Babbitt can stroke it from the perimeter and also put it on the deck.
15. Miami- Elliot Williams, G, Memphis, 6-4, So.
The Duke transfer is an all-around sound basketball player. He gets after it on D’, can attack the basket, and has improved his three-point shooting.
16. Charlotte- Derrick Williams, PF, Arizona, 6-9, Fr.
Williams is a tremendous athlete who lives around the rim. He runs the floor well and is a solid rebounder, but needs to work on his face-up game.
17. Chicago- Armon Johnson, PG, Nevada, 6-3, Jr.
A quick floor leader who has good size for the next level, Johnson needs to work on his perimeter game.
18. Toronto- Renardo Sidney, PF, Mississippi State, 6-10, Fr.
A monster in size, Sidney can also step out to the perimeter and hit open shots. His remaining eligibility questions may hurry up his journey to the NBA.
19. Memphis- William Buford, SG, Ohio State, 6-5, So.
Buford struggled with his shot early this season, but has found his stroke as of late. He needs to become more aggressive at attacking the basket instead of falling in love with his jumper.
20. Phoenix- Kalin Lucas, PG, Michigan State, 6-0, Jr.
A true floor general, Lucas lacks the size and explosiveness to be anything more than a back-up at the next level.
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21. Portland- Kemba Walker, PG, UConn, 6-1, So.
The Husky sophomore is lightning quick with the basketball and a great playmaker. His outside shot needs to become more consistent and he turns the ball over way too much.
22. San Antonio- Dominique Jones, SG, South Florida, 6-4, Jr.
Jones is a physical, slashing off-guard who needs to work on his outside shot. His stock has been on the rise as he has been lighting up the scoreboard during Big East play.
23. Utah- Jeremy Tyler, PF, Israel, 6-10, 1991
Tyler is suffering a Brandon Jennings-like growing experience in Israel after skipping his senior year of high school to play professionally overseas, but is still talented and loaded with potential.
24. Dallas- Tomas Satoransky, SG, Czach Republic, 6-7, 1991
Satoransky is an all-around talent who just turned 18 this past fall. He is similar to most Euro guards in that he can run the break, attack the hoop, and is a crafty scorer.
25. Atlanta- JaJuan Johnson, PF, Purdue, 6-10, Jr.
Johnson has shown steady growth throughout his collegiate career. He is solid around the basket and can also hit from 18 feet out. His length helps him as a rebounder and shot blocker.
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26. Boston- Charles Garcia, F, Seattle U, 6-9, Jr.
A versatile, athletic combo forward, Garcia has made a splash in his first season in D-1 basketball. He can play multiple positions on both ends of the floor, handle the ball on the perimeter, take defenders off the bounce, or post up inside.
27. Orlando- Durrell Summers, SG, Michigan State, 6-4, Jr.
An amazing athlete, Summers can rise with the best, has a nice jumper, and gets after it on D’.
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28. Denver- Chris Singleton, F, Florida State, 6-9, So.
Singleton brings a nice mixture of athleticism and shooting to the forward position. He will need to become better at putting the ball on the deck before he jumps to the NBA.
29. L.A. Lakers- Jeremy Hazell, SG, Seton Hall, 6-5, Jr.
An absolute gunner from the perimeter, Hazell has developed into one of the most dangerous scorers in college.
30. Cleveland- Trey Thompkins, PF, Georgia, 6-9, So.
Thompkins has a nice variety of moves on the block including a good turnaround jumper, but lacks the ideal size to be a true NBA power forward.
Second Round
31. New Jersey- Keith Benson, C, Oakland, 6-11, Jr.
32. Minnesota- Corey Fisher, PG, Villanova, 5-11, Jr.
33. Golden State- Kyle Singler, F, Duke, 6-8, Jr.
34. Detroit- Yancey Gates, PF, Cincinnati, 6-9, So.
35. Indiana- Elijah Millsap, SG, UAB, 6-6, Jr.
36. Philadelphia- Chris Wright, SF, Dayton, 6-8, Jr.
37. Washington- E’Twaun Moore, G, Purdue, 6-4, Jr.
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38. Sacramento- Tomislav Zubcic, F, Croatia, 6-10, 1990
39. New York- Malcom Delaney, PG, Virginia Tech, 6-3, Jr.
40. L.A. Clippers- Jordan Crawford, SG, Xavier, 6-4, Jr.
41. Milwaukee- Nolan Smith, G, Duke, 6-3, Jr.
42. Houston- Kenneth Faried, PF, Morehead State, 6-8, Jr.
43. New Orleans- Darington Hobson, G/F, New Mexico, 6-7, Jr.
44. Oklahoma City- Mario Delas, F, Croatia, 6-9, 1990
45. Miami- Steven Gray, SG, Gonzaga, 6-5, Jr.
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46. Charlotte- Derrick Caracter, PF, UTEP, 6-9, Jr.
47. Chicago- Jimmer Fredette, G, BYU, 6-2, Jr.
48. Toronto- Robbie Hummel, SF, Purdue, 6-8, Jr.
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49. Memphis- Nikola Mirotic, PF, Italy, 6-10, 1991
50. Phoenix- Chris Wright, PG, Georgetown, 6-1, Jr.
51. Portland- Damien Saunders, PF, Duquesne, 6-7, Jr.
52. San Antonio- D.J. Kennedy, SF, St. John’s, 6-7, Jr.
53. Utah- Jon Leuer, F, Wisconsin, 6-10, Jr.
54. Dallas- Austin Freeman, SG, Georgetown, 6-4, Jr.
55. Atlanta- A.J. Ogilvy, C, Vanderbilt, 6-11, Jr.
56. Boston- Talor Battle, PG, Penn State, 5-11, Jr.
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57. Orlando- Nicolo Melli, F, Italy, 6-9, 1991
58. Denver- LaceDarius Dunn, G, Baylor, 6-4, Jr.
59. L.A. Lakers- Lavoy Allen, PF, Temple, 6-9, Jr.
60. Cleveland- Mark Payne, G, UC-Davis, 6-7, Jr.