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The NBA has finally adjusted its timeline with new dates for a draft and a draft lottery. The bottom eight teams have already been locked with the NBA announcing its decision on including just 22 teams during the league’s restarts that are to take place in Orlando at Disney World. This decision will leave those eight teams with a long gap between the last game that they played in March this year and the 2020-21 season that is slated to begin in December. However, the franchise will get enough time to focus on the 2020 NBA Draft.
With that decision in place, here comes an improved NBA mock draft reflecting on how the first round will look like. Take a look:
Anthony Edwards.
PROJECTED TEAM: Golden State
PROSPECT RNK: 5th
POSITION RANK: 1st
PPG: 19.1
RPG: 5.2
APG: 2.8
Anthony Edwards with its amazing defensive abilities has the potential to help Golden State, improve shot-making on the wing and depth.
LaMelo.
PROJECTED TEAM: Cleveland
PROSPECT RNK: 1st
POSITION RANK: 1st
PPG: 17.0
RPG: 7.6
APG: 7.0
3P%: 25.0%
LaMelo’s vision and playmaking are much better than the other prospects. He makes for one of the linchpins of the team, which can take them to the winning end.
Onyeka Okongwu
PROJECTED TEAM: Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK: 3rd
POSITION RANK: 1st
PPG: 16.2
RPG: 8.6
BPG: 2.7
Onyeka Okongwu has the potential to defend all from the perimeter to the post. He can help the team protect the rim and can act as another defensive eraser.
Isaac Okoro
AUBURN • FR • 6'6" / 225 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK: 7th
POSITION RANK: 3rd
PPG: 12.9
RPG: 4.4
3P%: 29.0%
Isaac Okoro SF, the 6-foot-6 prospect in stature is amazing with his IQ and he is the one who can lead the team to the winning end without even doing anything.
Killian Hayes
FRANCE • 6'5" / 192 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Detroit
PROSPECT RNK: 2nd
POSITION RANK: 2nd
Killian Hayes PG, the 18-year-old has grown over the years as a playmaker on the ball. He is a good decision-maker and has the potential to give the Pistons a skillful teammate for the future.
IOWA STATE • SOPH • 6'5" / 175 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: New York
PROSPECT RNK: 9th
POSITION RANK: 3rd
PPG: 15.2
RPG: 5.9
APG: 6.5
3P%: 41.9%
This tall skinny framed lead guard who is all but an amazing blend of sharp IQ & the skills that make him a great player would definitely keep his team at the winning end.
Deni Avdija SF
ISRAEL • 6'9" / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Chicago
PROSPECT RNK: 4th
POSITION RANK: 1st
PPG: 7.7
RPG: 4.1
APG: 1.7
3P%: 33.6%
For the Bulls, Deni Avdijais a prudent pluck. The Israeli star has great playmaking skills. At the age of 19, the two-time FIBA European champ has been a winner almost everywhere.
Obi Toppin
DAYTON • SOPH • 6'9" / 220 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Charlotte
PROSPECT RNK: 6th
POSITION RANK: 1st
PPG: 20.0
RPG: 7.5
APG: 2.2
3P%: 39.0%
The presence of Obi Toppin, the consensus Player of the Year in college hoops last season will make Charlotte one of the strongest contenders.
James Wiseman
MEMPHIS • FR • 7'1" / 240 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Washington
PROSPECT RNK: 8th
POSITION RANK: 2nd
PPG: 19.7
RPG: 10.7
BPG: 3.0
Picking James Wiseman is the first step Washington’s have already taken towards their win. The plug-and-play shot-blocker is the best bet of the draft as the evaluators say.
Aaron Nesmith SF
VANDERBILT • SOPH • 6'6" / 213 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Phoenix
PROSPECT RNK: 10th
POSITION RANK: 4th
PPG: 23.0
RPG: 4.9
SPG: 1.4
3P%: 52.2%
Aaron Nesmith is the only three players in the last 20 years to have crossed the 50% shooting limit in the last 20 years. He is definitely going to be the draft's most deadly shooter.
Theo Maledon
FRANCE • 6'4" / 174 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: San Antonio
PROSPECT RNK: 11th
POSITION RANK: 4th
Théo Maledon, the French guard with his versatility & shot-making will definitely help San Antonio’s find a way through any situation.
Devin Vassell
FLORIDA STATE • SOPH • 6'7" / 194 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK: 12th
POSITION RANK: 5th
PPG: 12.7
RPG: 5.1
APG: 1.6
3P%: 41.5%
Devin Vassell is already known for his shooting in each of his two college seasons, above 41% from 3-point range. Orleans can consider, he would be ready to hit the fields from day one.
Cole Anthony
NORTH CAROLINA • FR • 6'3" / 190 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Sacramento
PROSPECT RNK: 14th
POSITION RANK: 5th
PPG: 18.5
RPG: 5.7
APG: 4.0
3P%: 34.8%
This is going to be the perfect draft for Sacramento for both the team and Anthony himself. This versatile scorer would open up ways for the team and for his potential to grow.
Saddiq Bey.
VILLANOVA • SOPH • 6'8" / 216 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Portland
PROSPECT RNK: 16th
POSITION RANK: 6th
PPG: 16.1
RPG: 4.7
APG: 2.4
3P%: 45.1%
A 6-8 wing-like Saddiq Bey will necessarily be one of the cornerstones for Portland. He is all skilled to shoot 3-pointers at an elite clip and defend four positions.
Kira Lewis Jr.
ALABAMA • SOPH • 6'3" / 165 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Orlando
PROSPECT RNK: 17th
POSITION RANK: 6th
PPG: 18.5
RPG: 4.8
APG: 5.2
3P%: 36.6%
Kira Lewis Jr. PG while playing for Alabama, in the last season, he averaged 18.5 points and 5.2 assists. All this and just at the age of 19 years - a gem for Orlando.
Tyrese Maxey SG.
KENTUCKY • FR • 6'3" / 198 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK: 19th
POSITION RANK: 4th
PPG: 14.0
RPG: 4.3
APG: 3.2
3P%: 29.2%
For the team Minnesota, Tyrese Maxey will make for an elite defender and driver. He will add some useful and complementary set of skills for the team with Karl-Anthony & D'Angelo Russell in place.
Precious Achiuwa
MEMPHIS • FR • 6'9" / 225 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Boston
PROSPECT RNK: 31st
POSITION RANK: 3rd
PPG: 15.8
RPG: 10.8
BPG: 1.9
Achiuwa's unfathomable versatility is the most important gift for the team Boston. This pool of skills - shot-blocker, rim-runner & tenacious rebounder - can take the team to the winning end, given he is put to use in the right way.
Josh Green
ARIZONA • FR • 6'6" / 210 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Dallas
PROSPECT RNK: 13th
POSITION RANK: 2nd
PPG: 12.0
RPG: 4.6
APG: 2.6
3P%: 36.1%
Josh Green has proved his skills as a 3-and-D archetype. And, he can perfectly add value as a role player.
Jahmi'us Ramsey
TEXAS TECH • FR • 6'4" / 195 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Milwaukee
PROSPECT RNK: 18th
POSITION RANK: 3rd
PPG: 15.0
RPG: 4.0
3P%: 42.6%
Jahmi'us Ramsey is a wonderful shooter. At Texas Tech he was rated a catch and shoot scorer in the 91st percentile.
Patrick Williams.
FLORIDA STATE • FR • 6'8" / 225 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Brooklyn
PROSPECT RNK: 23rd
POSITION RANK: 8th
PPG: 9.2
RPG: 4.0
3P%: 32.0%
Patrick Williams has good length and size and should be a popular prospect teams target in this range given his upside.
Cassius Stanley.
DUKE • FR • 6'6" / 193 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK: 21st
POSITION RANK: 5th
PPG: 12.6
RPG: 4.9
APG: 1.0
3P%: 36.0%
Cassius Stanley rated as a catcher and shooter in the 93rd percentile playing in the last season.
R.J. Hampton
NEW ZEALAND • 6'5" / 185 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Denver
PROSPECT RNK: 24th
POSITION RANK: 6th
RJ Hampton’s athleticism makes him a wonderful NBA prospect. Just at the young age of 19, his good history of in-house development is not bad.
Tre Jones
DUKE • SOPH • 6'3" / 185 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Miami
PROSPECT RNK: 35th
POSITION RANK: 9th
PPG: 16.2
RPG: 4.2
APG: 6.4
3P%: 36.1%
Tre Jone with his smart decision-making skills can at least be a competent second unit guard. He is all aware of how to make high-level reads. In his sophomore season at Duke, he showed tremendous improvement in his shooting skills.
Devon Dotson.
KANSAS • SOPH • 6'2" / 185 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Utah
PROSPECT RNK: 36th
POSITION RANK: 10th
PPG: 18.1
RPG: 4.1
APG: 4.0
3P%: 30.9%
Devon Dotson became a consensus All-American for Kansas in the last season - it was his toughness and speed that played a vital role.
Leandro Bolmaro.
ARGENTINA • 6'7" / 178 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Oklahoma City
PROSPECT RNK: 28th
POSITION RANK: 10th
Leandro Bolmaro, the 6-7 Argentinian is not only a reliable decision-maker, but he will add to the winning spirit with his good skills on the ball as a creator.
Jaden McDaniels.
WASHINGTON • FR • 6'9" / 200 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Boston
PROSPECT RNK: 33rd
POSITION RANK: 4th
PPG: 13.0
RPG: 5.8
APG: 2.1
3P%: 33.9%
This versatile two-way player can add good size and length by knocking down shots. The Bostons can invest in this brimming potential.
Paul Reed.
DEPAUL • JR • 6'9" / 220 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: New York
PROSPECT RNK: 34th
POSITION RANK: 5th
PPG: 15.1
RPG: 10.7
BPG: 2.6
3P%: 30.8%
Paul Reed, the bright spot who was the seventh in the last season has always shown the knack for being at the right spot at the right time.
Vernon Carey Jr.
DUKE • FR • 6'10" / 270 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Toronto
PROSPECT RNK: 29th
POSITION RANK: 6th
PPG: 17.8
RPG: 8.8
BPG: 1.6
For Toronto, this tenacious rebounder and his playing style will definitely be a boon.
Nico Mannion.
ARIZONA • FR • 6'3" / 190 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: L.A. Lakers
PROSPECT RNK: 32nd
POSITION RANK: 8th
PPG: 14.0
RPG: 2.5
APG: 5.3
3P%: 32.7%
Nico Mannion can generate offense & has an amazing instinct as a floor general - this sets him one of the top drafts of the season.
Desmond Bane.
TCU • SR • 6'6" / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM: Boston
PROSPECT RNK: 39th
POSITION RANK: 15th
PPG: 16.6
RPG: 6.4
APG: 3.9
3P%: 44.2%
Desmond Bane has a unique skill of knowing about his role to an amazing extent. This lights-out 3-point shooter with the perfect big frame can step in as an important off-the-bench contributor.
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