Bleacher Report: Latest Mock Draft after Florida wins NCAA championship

Size: 6’6″, 215 lbs

Age: 19

Nationality: USA

Pro Comparisons: Coby White, De’Aaron Fox, Jalen Brunson

A 27-point, eight-rebound, eight-assist line from Dylan Harper against USC wasn’t enough to extend Rutgers’ season. He’ll now enter the draft process as the consensus No. 1 guard option, with teams such as the Wizards, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets likely in the market for another ball-handler.

His downhill game, elite finishing package, shotmaking production and defensive playmaking have widened the gap between him and the next-best prospect.

Teams won’t nitpick the 3.9 assists per game, given Harper’s effectiveness creating, his team’s need for scoring and the NBA’s appeal to ball-handlers who can take over stretches of a game.

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3. Charlotte Hornets: VJ Edgecombe (Baylor, SG/SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 3
• Size: 6’5″, 180 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Bahamas
• Pro Comparisons: Andrew Wiggins, Victor Oladipo, Iman Shumpert

VJ Edgecombe made a number of on-brand plays in the postseason with his explosion, shotmaking, unselfish nature and defensive activity. He applied pressure with his open-floor speed, first step in the half court, hang time around the basket, spot-up shooting and quickness/motor for getting deflections and steals.

He’s not as a versatile shotmaker as fellow freshman Ace Bailey, but Edgecombe’s more made threes, nearly three times as many assists, far better free-throw numbers (rate and percentage) and a greater defensive impact could sway teams to deem him the safer, more well-rounded prospect.

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4. New Orleans Pelicans: Ace Bailey (Rutgers, SG/SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 4
• Size: 6’10”, 200 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr., Rashard Lewis

USC ended Ace Bailey’s season early, but it was a productive one (17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 blocks) for one of the draft’s youngest prospects whose 6’10” size, shotmaking and defensive playmaking remain highly enticing.

He’s still become somewhat polarizing due to some wacky shot selection, tunnel vision, poor assist-to-turnover ratio, low free-throw rate and disappointing 69.2 free-throw percentage.

But the bar was ultra high for Bailey coming in, and teams aren’t likely to over nitpick an 18-year-old who possesses his unique mix of 6’10” size and perimeter scoring skill.

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5. Philadelphia 76ers: Derik Queen (Maryland, PF/C)

• Philadelphia 76ers record: 23-56
• Previous Mock Position: No. 5
• Size: 6’10”, 246 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Alperen Sengun

Scouts that thought highly of Derik Queen before the NCAA tournament should only feel more confident after Maryland’s Sweet 16 exit. His three three-point makes and 27-point game against No. 1 seed Florida could have only helped turn some of the skeptics.

Queen’s skill level, scoring versatility and passing IQ have been strong enough indicators of offensive success that certain teams will be willing to look past his defensive limitations.

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6. Brooklyn Nets: Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma, PG/SG)

• Brooklyn Nets record: 25-53
• Previous Mock Position: No. 6
• Size: 6’4″, 182 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: American
• Pro Comparisons: Jaden Ivey, Scoot Henderson

Despite an early NCAA tournament exit for Oklahoma, Jeremiah Fears had 20 points against Connecticut while adding more highlights of mesmerizing speed, change of direction, improvisation and playmaking to the predraft reel.

Extraordinary quickness and shiftiness to create, three-level shotmaking flashes and beautiful ball-screen passes are going to sway teams to remain patient with the three-point consistency and turnovers.

The main questions ask whether he’ll improve his shooting and decision-making, but for an 18-year-old with a heavy workload and elusiveness that aces the NBA eye test, he’s made enough pull-ups and setup passes for teams to bet on his development.

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7. Toronto Raptors: Tre Johnson (Texas, SG)

• Toronto Raptors record: 29-50
• Previous Mock Position: No. 8
• Size: 6’6″, 190 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Tyler Herro

Tre Johnson’s final performance in the NCAA tournament painted a fairly accurate picture of the scouting report.

He wowed with perimeter creation, footwork for separation and rhythm, balance on his jumpers and high-level shotmaking skill from on and off the ball. He also settled at times and struggled to get himself easy baskets at the rim or free throws.

He’s still too skilled, productive and competitive for a 6’6″ 19-year-old for teams to nitpick the weaknesses.

Johnson will look like an easy fit and sure-fire scorer/shooter to plug in right away. He’ll likely start to draw serious consideration closer to No. 4 or No. 5, based on the idea that it’s difficult to reach a certain level of stardom relying so heavily on tough pull-ups or step-backs without offering another layer of playmaking or impact defense.

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8. San Antonio Spurs: Kon Knueppel (Duke, SG/SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 10
• Size: 6’6″, 217 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Cameron Johnson, Kevin Huerter, Corey Kispert, Saddiq Bey

In Duke’s final three games against Houston, Alabama and Arizona, Kon Knueppel scored 57 points on a total of 31 shots. Aside from his convincing and coveted shooting, teams will be drawn to his efficiency and ability to score within the flow from off the ball.

In ball-screen situations, he impressed with his feel, pacing and passing. And his competitiveness and IQ on defense should help alleviate some concerns about his athletic limitations.

Knueppel should look like the ultimate plug-and-play wing for teams that miss out on some of the higher-level creators.

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9. Portland Trail Blazers: Jade Richardson (Michigan State, SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 8
• Size: 6’3″, 185 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro comparison: Reed Sheppard

Jase Richardson scored 20 points on just eight shots against Ole Miss, stepping into spot-up threes and picking the right spots to use his dribble and drive. His shots just wouldn’t fall against Auburn, but nothing alarming was exposed in the loss.

Part of the reason he’d become so well-regarded was because of his consistency. Even without a high-usage role, he had been a reliable source for shotmaking, finishing and high-energy plays.

It’s also become clear that he offers more creativity than the early numbers suggest. While he’s been incredibly efficient off the ball, he’s also been one of the nation’s most efficient ball-screen scorers thanks to his feel on drives, elite finishing and 49.1 percent pull-up shooting.

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10. Houston Rockets (via Suns): Khaman Maluach (Duke, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 10
• Size: 7’2″, 250 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: South Sudan
• Pro Comparison: Mark Williams

Khaman Maluach was having a strong NCAA tournament before running into Houston. In 21 minutes, he converted one basket, grabbed zero rebounds and picked up four fouls.

It wasn’t the type of performance that’s going to help convince NBA teams that he’s going to be ready for regular minutes next season.

Rebuilding or patient teams won’t likely be bothered. There is still plenty of optimism out there in the long-term potential tied to his 7’2″ size and mobility for finishing, rim protection and shot-contesting.

And given the pre-Duke flashes of shooting range and this year’s 76.6 percent mark from the free-throw line, Maluach may be able to strengthen his case further during workouts.

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11. Miami Heat: Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 12
• Size: 6’6″, 200 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: Lithuania
• Pro comparison: Chauncey Billups

Kasparas Jakucionis struggled to make shots in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, though shotmaking isn’t a major concern. There is currently both optimism and debate about how much his positional size, clever maneuvering, shooting skill and passing IQ can offset his lack of explosiveness and quickness.

In some games, he looks in complete control with his pacing and ability to hit tough step-backs and body-controlled finishes. And then there are contests in which he struggles to get himself quality looks, and ball pressure can lead to turnovers.

Regardless, for a 6’6″ 18-year-old, his production, lead-guard creativity, off-ball versatility and late-game execution have scouts agreeing on a top-10 projection.

Too much recent evidence suggests skill and IQ can outweigh athletic limitations for a ball-handler, particularly for a plus shooter. And despite a recent slump from behind the arc, there are years of promising shotmaking data/tape for scouts to go back to from Jakucionis’ time with Barcelona and Lithuania.

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12. Chicago Bulls: Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 11
• Size: 6’7″, 245 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Julius Randle, Anthony Mason

Even without a jump shot, Collin Murray-Boyles was one of the toughest one-on-one covers in the SEC this year. The big question asks how well it will translate to the next level, given the questions about the fit of a 6’7″, 245-pound, non-shooting “big.”

But aside from scoring with strength, footwork and instincts from the post, he did more this year facing up, using his dribble and both hands to attack and finish. The ability to initiate offense and drive from the perimeter has helped create extra, needed scoring versatility for the next level.

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13. Dallas Mavericks: Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: 15
• Size: 6’10”, 198 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: France
• Pro Comparisons: Jabari Walker, Precious Achiuwa

Potentially the youngest prospect in the draft, Noa Essengue averaged 14.0 points in March and enters April with seven three-point makes over Ulm’s last three games.

At 18 years old, totally raw without too much functional ball-handling for creation or reliable perimeter shotmaking, he has still found a way to contribute 10.8 points and 4.9 boards against pros.

There may be teams more interested in a prospect who brings a sure thing right away, like playmaking, shooting or shot-blocking. But given his 6’9″ size, age, production and room to improve his 23.6 percent three-point percentage, there will also be teams that see a good high-floor, high-ceiling bet.

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14. Atlanta Hawks (via Kings): Asa Newell (Georgia, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 13
• Size: 6’11”, 220 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Jalen Smith, Brandon Clarke, Jonathan Isaac

Asa Newell had a typical game for himself against Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament, finishing with 20 points and eight boards off a mix of one-handers and timely athletic finishes.

He just doesn’t have the skill set to carry an offense for stretches, and the shooting has been unreliable.

Newell ultimately gives off safe-pick vibes with his 6’11” size and movement, consistent production, defensive tools and reliable touch whenever he gets it in the paint. He will make plays from off the ball within a set. And it still seems worth betting on the 29 made threes and 74.4 free-throw percentage signaling useful spot-up shooting.

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15. San Antonio Spurs (via Hawks): Egor Demin (BYU, PG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 25
• Size: 6’9″, weight unlisted
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Russia
• Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey

Egor Demin could have only helped himself in the NCAA tournament. He showed how advantageous his size and ball-handling can be for slashing against Alabama. Against VCU, he hit three threes and a pair of fallaways, shots he made sporadically throughout the season that create some degree of hope/optimism in his potential to become a more reliable outside threat.

Regardless, teams’ main draw to Demin will be his playmaking, which projects to translate first and easiest.

Bad turnovers, poor shooting and limited off-ball value just suggest Demin may be tough for NBA playoff teams to trust for minutes next year.

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16. Orlando Magic: Carter Bryant (Arizona, SF)

• Previous mock position: No. 16
• Size: 6’8″, 220 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Marcus Morris

Arizona’s three NCAA tournament games served as a reminder that Carter Bryant’s game and role make him highly dependent on making spot-up threes and getting transition opportunities.

But he also made enough jumpers with convincing mechanics for scouts to buy his shooting long-term. And that his physical tools and athleticism, the play-finishing and defensive playmaking also appear translatable.

A 6’8″, 220-pound, 19-year-old three-and-D wing figures to start drawing serious consideration in the mid-first round.

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17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons): Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 17
• Size: 6’5″, 201 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: Israel
• Pro Comparison: Manu Ginobili

Ben Saraf went for a season-high 22 points and eight assists against Fraport, generating offense off his signature slashing and ball-screen passing. He also hit two threes in a game for the first time in over two months, and shooting range and mechanics will certainly be a talking point for NBA front offices.

But he has also made 50 pull-ups, shot 40.0 percent in the mid-range on over 100 attempts and has a very functional floater game.

Regardless, you draft Saraf primarily for the likelihood of his creativity, rim pressure and setup passing IQ translating.

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18. Brooklyn Nets (via Bucks): Liam McNeeley (Connecticut, SF/PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 14
• Size: 6’7″, 210 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Keegan Murray

Regardless of Liam McNeeley’s NCAA tournament performance, NBA teams have a clear picture of what he offers, and what he doesn’t.

His spot-up shooting, off-screen scoring and transition finishing should translate first and get the most use. He should eventually provide some ball-screen handling with the ability to attack downhill and make passing reads.

The athletic and defensive limitations just make it difficult to envision star-caliber upside, and he’ll need to grow his pull-up game to pose more of a threat offensively. A 43.9 two-point percentage is relatively concerning if we’re talking about a lottery pick.

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19. Washington Wizards (via Grizzlies): Nolan Traore (Saint-Quentin, PG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 20
• Size: 6’4″, 184 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: France

There will be teams that have no room or interest in a ball-dominant point guard who doesn’t shoot or finish well. And there will be teams intrigued by an advanced playmaker and starting point guard at 18 years old in LNB Pro A.

Teams will bank on Nolan Traore’s ability to run offense and pick-and-rolls and bring speed, passing and some pressure. It’s too early to write off the shotmaking, but buying him will ultimately mean valuing his ability to attack and get teammates open shots.

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20. Miami Heat (via Warriors): Nique Clifford (Colorado State, SF/PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 19
• Size: 6’6″, 200 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Cody Martin

Nique Clifford’s 21 points, seven boards and six assists weren’t enough to hold off Maryland. But his overall production and development from a year ago definitely won more NBA scouts.

He had come off as a prospect to watch this season based on his ability to play a Swiss Army knife role by finishing plays, passing, defending different spots and making enough open threes. But he quickly turned into a top-option skill player who can get his own shot or serve as the offense’s playmaker.

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21. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Danny Wolf (Michigan, PF/C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 27
• Size: 7’0″, 250 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: USA/Israel
• Pro comparison: Kyle Anderson, Hedo Turkoglu

Danny Wolf made a strong, final pitch to scouts against Auburn, finishing with 20 points and a number of eye-opening highlights that showcased his creation and shotmaking.

Though his three-point numbers might not indicate shooting improvement, he added a pull-up and step-back to his repertoire this year. A 7-footer who made 21 dribble jumpers, served as Michigan’s lead playmaker and still averaged 9.7 boards and 1.4 blocks is bound to entice a number of teams.

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22. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Thomas Sorber (Georgetown, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 24
• Size: 6’10”, 255 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Onyeka Okongwu

A foot injury on a big guy will draw extra attention during predraft and medical reviews. Teams will be hopeful to watch Thomas Sorber work out, since he hasn’t played since February 15 and was often kept in check against ranked or NCAA tournament teams.

His finishing tools, post skill and passing were noticeably advanced throughout the season. He was disruptive defensively (2.0 blocks, 1.5 steals) and despite poor jump-shooting percentages, the confidence/comfort he showed to keep taking mid-range shots and threes was still encouraging.

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23. Orlando Magic (via Nuggets): Will Riley (Illinois, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 21
• Size: 6’8″, 180 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Canada
• Pro Comparison: Kyshawn George

Scouts saw the best and worst of Will Riley in the NCAA tournament, which he opened by scoring 22 points on 12 shots against Xavier. He put on a shotmaking clinic late while also mixing in some strong drives earlier.

However, he was mostly silent in Illinois’ following loss to Kentucky, struggling to create separation inside the arc. Weak explosion and a negative wingspan are concerning from a translatability standpoint, and he doesn’t offer much versatility for games when his jump shot isn’t falling.

But over the last month, Riley has still looked more confident and decisive in terms of shooting and using his dribble to make plays for himself and teammates.

Some teams will see upside in a 6-foot-8 scoring wing. Others may see a lengthy NBA-ready timetable and bust potential.

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24. Indiana Pacers: Noah Penda (Le Mans, SF/PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 18
• Size: 6’8″, 225 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: France
• Pro Comparison: Nicolas Batum

Even if Noah Penda’s production seems pedestrian, it’s helped illuminate specific versatility the NBA often covets.

There will be plenty of interest in a 6-foot-8 225-pound forward who can make open threes, pass, cut for easy baskets and react/move well defensively. Fit outweighs upside with Penda.

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25. Atlanta Hawks (via Lakers): Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 29
• Size: 6’3″, 195 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Payton Pritchard

Confidence in Walter Clayton Jr. peaked after his 34 points against Auburn. The fearlessness and clutch shotmaking has scouts starting to buy in and ultimately look past the size questions for a scoring guard.

Despite struggling in the first half in the national title game against Houston, who made him priority No. 1 on the scouting report, Clayton ultimately did an effective job switching into playmaker mode. And then he came on late—which has become a theme—delivering a pair of tough finishes and a movement three to help bring Florida back.

Scouts acknowledge his stock is rising entering the predraft process.

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26. Brooklyn Nets (via Knicks): Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB, PF)

• Previous mock position: No. 29
• Size: 6’9″, 240 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Jalen Slawson, Enrique Freeman

Yaxel Lendeborg has become a hot name entering the predraft process after a historic season production-wise and some outstanding performances in the AAC tournament and NIT.

At 6-foot-9, 240 pounds, the versatility to attack, finish plays, pass, get second-chance points and make plays defensively should lower the bar when it comes to his shooting. And it’s still not out of the question that he can develop into a capable catch-and-shoot threat. His 25 made threes are almost twice as many as he hit last season.

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27. Brooklyn Nets (via Rockets): Rasheer Fleming (Saint Joseph’s, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 23
• Size: 6’9″, 240 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Taylor Hendricks

A rough postseason for Rasheer Fleming was disappointing, though it won’t blind NBA teams from his shooting development and the archetype it’s helped create.

He was the only player in the country with at least 60 threes and 40 dunks (one of eight players ever), and there should be a clear stretch-4 role at the next level for a 6-foot-9, 240-pound forward who can catch-and-shoot, finish at the high level and disrupt defensively.

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28. Boston Celtics: JT Toppin (Texas Tech, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 30
• Size: 6’9″, 225 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Precious Achiuwa

Scouts admire JT Toppin’s ability to consistently produce and work hard to earn paint buckets. He scored 20-plus points in each of Texas Tech’s three NCAA tournament games, using his signature one-two punch of physicality and one-handed touch.

Florida’s bigs did make life tough for Toppin inside, and it did raise some questions about the translatability of his style of scoring at 6-foot-9. Some of the push shots he typically hits just didn’t fall, however, and a pair of pick-and-pop threes highlighted some capable shooting range.

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29. Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers): Hugo Gonzalez (Real Madrid, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 26
• Size: 6’7″, weight unlisted
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Spain
• Pro Comparison: Jonathan Kuminga

Back to playing under 10 minutes a game for Real Madrid, Hugo Gonzalez will likely have to wait until workouts to sell NBA teams.

He’s had some promising sequences this year that highlight NBA wing size, athleticism around the basket, defensive energy and capable shotmaking. We haven’t seen any of the development he previously started to show with his creation and shotmaking diversity.

Gonzalez could easily be selected early by a team that is willing to put more stock into the U18 and FIBA tape. But it’s also difficult to picture teams showing serious confidence in a prospect who spent the year averaging 3.3 points in 10.0 minutes a game.

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30. LA Clippers (via Thunder): Kam Jones (Marquette, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 30
• Size: 6’5″, 205 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Malik Monk

Kam Jones didn’t have his best game in Marquette’s NCAA tournament loss to New Mexico, but he’d entered it averaging 28.0 points over his previous three.

The departure of Tyler Kolek helped unlock his playmaking this year, a key development for a 6-foot-5 guard who has 300-plus career threes and high-level finishing efficiency every season.

Concerns about age or upside possibilities should become less alarming late outside the 20s. Teams just looking for another ball-handler or additional firepower should start to consider Jones once the younger, flashier names are off the board.

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31. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Jazz) Maxine Raynaud (Stanford, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 31
• Size: 7’1″, 250 lbs
• Age: 21
• Nationality: France
• Pro Comparison: Alex Len

A loss to Kent State in the NIT ended an outstanding season for Maxime Raynaud, who made the second-most threes for a 7-footer in a season behind Lauri Markkanen.

He also averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds using his massive frame, touch with both hands, expanding shotmaking skill and capable ball-handling in space. Regardless of what teams think about his defensive projection or passing, Raynaud’s production and scoring versatility have become too strong to nitpick this late.

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32. Boston Celtics (via Wizards): Johni Broome (Auburn, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 32
• Size: 6’10”, 240 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Markieff Morris

After putting up 25 points and 14 boards against Michigan State, Johni Broome would go on to play his final game for Auburn. While he had his way around the basket using strength, patience and touch against Florida, he did struggle against its bigs when forced to make his first move from the perimeter.

Projecting Broome to the next level, teams should be able to bank on him for low-post offense, second-chance points, passing and shot-blocking. His usage, value and role ultimately changes if he becomes a more reliable spot-up or pick-and-pop three-point shooter.

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33. Charlotte Hornets: Bennett Stirtz (Drake, PG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 45
• Size: 6’4″, 180 lbs
• Age: 21
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Tyler Kolek

After validating a big season in the MVC with consecutive 21-point games against Missouri and Texas Tech in the NCAA tournament, Bennett Stirtz has become a higher-profile scouting name.

He will now have the option of going through the draft process, gauging his stock and trying to improve it at the NBA combine and workouts. Or he could play next year at Iowa—where he announced he’d transfer to—and attempt to build an even stronger case against Big Ten opponents before the 2026 draft.

Whether he stays or goes will come down to personal preference and goals. At this point, Stirtz seems like he could have first-round suitors sold on his productivity, creativity, shotmaking and IQ. It’s also safe to assume he will be a 2026 first-round pick if he’s able to repeat this season’s success next year against tougher competition.

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34. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Joan Beringer (Cedevita, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 37
• Size: 6’11”
• Age: 18
• Nationality: France
• Pro Comparison: Jericho Sims

Joan Beringer has entered this year’s draft discussion with a high shot-blocking rate and highlights of defensive mobility at 6-foot-11.

Despite lacking any real offensive skill, his physical tools, movement and effectiveness suggest the rim protection, shot-contesting and finishing should be translatable to the same role he plays for Cedevita.

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35. Philadelphia 76ers: Thomas Haugh (Florida, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 34
• Size: 6’9″, 210 lbs
• Age: N/A
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Chandler Parsons

Thomas Haugh had a strong NCAA tournament, contributing to Florida’s run with his shooting, dribble threat, passing and defensive playmaking.

NBA scouts remain intrigued by his skill set and fit of a 6-foot-9 forward that can hit threes, attack closeouts and bring some toughness. They’re also still debating if he stays or goes and where he deserves to stack up in the 2025 class.

Performance and feedback at the NBA combine will likely play a big role in Haugh’s decision and stock.

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36. Brooklyn Nets: Milos Uzan (Houston, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 43
• Size: 6’4″, 190 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Andrew Nembhard

Milos Uzan struggled the final three games of the NCAA tournament after he put up 22 points against Purdue.

Still, 44.0 percent three-point shooting, an elite floater game and outstanding assist-to-turnover ratio should earn Uzan mentions in every teams’ second-round discussion.

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37. Detroit Pistons (via Raptors): Isaiah Evans (Duke, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 24
• Size: 6’6″, 175 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: AJ Griffin

Isaiah Evans had a quiet NCAA tournament, and scouts had been hoping to see him receive more minutes. Going back to high school, there is still plenty of evidence of high-level shotmaking, and he’s shown that when given extended minutes at Duke.

Evans isn’t likely to offer much else, but a 6-foot-6 wing and movement shooter should find a role scoring from off the ball.

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38. San Antonio Spurs: Bogoljub Markovic (Mega, PF/C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 33
• Size: 6’11”, 195 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Serbia
• Pro Comparison: Aleksej Pokusevski

Up to 43.8 percent from three, Bogoljub Markovic continues to create intrigue around his size and open-floor ball-handling and passing flashes.

He doesn’t block many shots, but his inside-out offensive production and skill level for a 6-foot-11, 19-year-old are becoming more consistent.

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39. Toronto Raptors (via Blazers): Adou Thiero (Arkansas, SF/PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 41
• Size: 6’8″, 220 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Keldon Johnson

Though Adou Thiero only played five minutes against Texas Tech after missing a month with a knee injury, the return suggested he could be good to go for predraft workouts.

His shooting remains problematic, but he’s improved his ability to create for himself inside the arc, a needed development that has turned him into a more versatile scoring threat in the half court.

Between the open-floor athleticism for transition offense, the play-finishing, defensive playmaking and now the tougher driving ability, teams could start to talk themselves into an outlier, non-shooting wing or combo forward.

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• Previous Mock Position: No. 40
• Size: 6’9″, 223 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: Australia
• Pro Comparison: Bojan Bogdanović

Alex Toohey finished the season doubling his three-point makes from last year. Betting on him means betting on his shooting development, given what it could do for a 6-foot-9 wing who struggles as a creator but thrives finishing plays off transition, cuts, drives and handoffs.

He will be a key player to watch during NBA combine scrimmages.

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41. Washington Wizards (via Suns): Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton, C)

• Previous Mock Position: 41
• Size: 7’1″, 220 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Colin Castleton

Ryan Kalkbrenner put together another productive season of post scoring, finishing and shot-blocking. He’ll head back to the NBA after participating last May and improving marginally over this past season as a three-point shooter.

The upside with Kalkbrenner isn’t overly exciting unless that three-point shot becomes a regular weapon at the next level. Teams will be evaluating his jumper closely in workout settings in May and June. But 7-foot-1 size, a refined inside game and defensive presence create a high floor that is attractive for a likely second-round pick.

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42. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 43
• Size: 6’6″, 183 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: Australia
• Pro Comparison: Shake Milton

Tyrese Proctor couldn’t get his shot goin against Houston but he made 16 threes during Duke’s first four NCAA tournament wins.

NBA teams will mostly be drawn to Proctor’s shotmaking, but there is enough tape of passing IQ to recognize he has more playmaking feel than the assist numbers suggest.

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43. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Hawks): Chaz Lanier (Tennessee, SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 37
• Size: 6’4″, 199 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Seth Curry, Alec Burks

Chaz Lanier struggled to connect against Houston’s smothering defense, but he buried 10 threes in Tennessee’s first two NCAA tournament wins.

NBA teams that could use more offensive firepower will look past age and lack of versatility for such advanced shotmaking.

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44. Utah Jazz (via Mavericks): Boogie Fland (Arkansas, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 44
• Size: 6’2″, 175 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Bones Hyland

Boogie Fland made an admirable return for the NCAA tournament after missing the last two months. It didn’t go well—he shot a combined 4-for-18 in three games and only played nine minutes against Texas Tech.

He wasn’t convincing enough this year to sell teams on a starting NBA point guard. The size and athleticism questions popped up too much whenever he was driving or trying to finish.

But his ball-handling and shiftiness for creation and playmaking, and his reliable shotmaking, do paint him as an attractive scoring/playmaking spark for NBA teams to think of for instant offense off the bench.

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45. Orlando Magic: Ian Jackson (North Carolina, SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 45
• Size: 6’4″, 190 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Malik Beasley

There was a stretch during the season when Ian Jackson emerged as North Carolina’s toughest scoring threat. Between the ability to create drives and jumpers for himself, and the confident shotmaking, he’s the type of guard NBA teams can consider for an instant offense role.

But he fizzled out toward the end of the season, and with almost no playmaking ability, it’s difficult to picture anything more than a scoring specialist type of reserve for the next level.

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46. Golden State Warriors: Alex Condon (Florida, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 46
• Size: 6’11”, 230 lbs
• Age: 20
• Nationality: Australia
• Pro Comparison: Jakob Poeltl

Alex Condon fouled out with a single point against Auburn, but he made an impact in the national title game, giving Florida easy baskets in the pick-and-roll game and transition while helping hold J’Wan Roberts to 3-for-13 shooting.

He could return to build on the flashes of shooting and passing, but NBA scouts already see the coveted skill set and tools. He’ll be one of the big names to watch over the next month in terms of his decision and draft stock during the predraft process.

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47. Washington Wizards (via Pistons): Darrion Williams (Texas Tech, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 47
• Size: 6’6″, 225 lbs
• Age: 21
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Kevin McCullar Jr.

Despite having an off night against Arkansas, Darrion Williams still came up big late with a game-winning drive and followed by scoring 23 points against Florida.

He has scouts divided entering the predraft process, as there is love for his shotmaking, passing and post-up offense and questions about his athletic limitations and reliance on using strength.

His offensive versatility should ultimately be a big enough draw in the second round.

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48. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bucks): Alex Karaban (Connecticut, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 49
• Size: 6’8″, 225 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Georges Niang

Alex Karaban will head into this year’s draft process looking similar to last year. He’s not going to offer much off the dribble, but for a 6-foot-8 forward, his range, movement shooting, float game, cutting and defensive IQ could have NBA teams picturing a supporting role player.

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49. LA Clippers (via Timberwolves): Sergio De Larrea (Valencia, SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 50
• Size: 6’5″
• Age: 19
• Nationality: Spain
• Pro Comparison: Bogdan Bogdanović

A shoulder injury has kept Sergio De Larrea out, though his shooting and playmaking had popped enough (for one of the ACB’s top teams) to earn a spot on NBA radars. He’d already been there with 21 career FIBA games and a Euroleague debut at 17 years old.

Ultimately, there should be plenty of intrigue around his current 45.2 three-point percentage for a 6-foot-5, 19-year-old combo guard playing ACB and Eurocup games. De Larrea can definitely help himself by attending the NBA combine and playing well during scrimmages.

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50. Utah Jazz (via Clippers): Jamir Watkins (Florida State, SG/SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 51
• Size: 6’7″, 210 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Caris LeVert

Jamir Watikins put together another strong season that showcased his physical scoring, ball-screen play, defensive versatility and capable shotmaking. He just didn’t look a whole lot different from last year, when he was mostly viewed as a potential second-round pick.

There will be some skepticism around his shooting, but there should be teams that admire his archetype—a big wing who can handle and play-make with a 6-foot-7, 210-pound frame.

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51. New York Knicks (via Grizzlies): Xaivian Lee (Princeton, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 51
• Size: 6’4″, 180 lbs
• Age: 21
• Nationality: Canada
• Pro Comparison: Scotty Pippen Jr.

Xaivian Lee evolved into more of a playmaker this season, a key development that should help teams visualize a more realistic NBA guard prospect. His creativity is the draw, but he also hit 59 threes this year and shot 42.0 percent on pull-ups.

Lee tested the draft process last year but couldn’t get the call-up from G League Elite Camp to the NBA combine. Earning a direct invite to the combine this year would give him a better chance to validate the 16.9 points, 6.1 boards and 5.5 assists he put up in the Ivy League.

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52. Washington Wizards (via Warriors): Koby Brea (Kentucky, SF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 54
• Size: 6’6″, 215 lbs
• Age: 22
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Duncan Robinson

Koby Brea was silent during Kentucky’s loss to Tennessee, and the performance reminded scouts that he’s not offering much else when his shot isn’t falling. But some scouts think he’s too skilled of a shooter to let go undrafted.

The list of college players at 6-foot-6 to shoot 42.0 percent on 700 career attempts is short, and half carved out NBA careers or roles (Allan Houston, Dennis Scott, Jason Kapono, Kyle Korver, Sam Hauser, Steve Novak).

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53. Phoenix Suns (via Nuggets): Mouhamed Faye (Reggio Emilia, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 54
• Size: 6’10”
• Age: 20
• Nationality: Senegal
• Pro Comparison: Usman Garuba

Mouhamed Faye’s defensive range is the draw, though he’s also used his size and quick leaping to rack up 59 dunks so far this year.

He could be tougher holding his ground defending the post, but the way he’s able to slide his feet and cover ground could help teams picture a switchable big who guards in space and blocks shots.

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54. Indiana Pacers: Dink Pate (Mexico City, PG/SG)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 56
• Size: 6’8″, 210 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: AJ Johnson

With shooting a big question mark coming into the season, Dink Pate appeared to be making some encouraging strides early on. But his three-point accuracy fell off these last two months, and now that shot seems far from reliable again entering the draft.

Despite playing two years in the G League, he just turned 19 earlier in March. With a second round pick, certain teams will still see a worthwhile project in a 6-foot-8 ball-handler/guard that can create for himself, get to spots and score in various ways.

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55. Los Angeles Lakers: Eric Dixon (Villanova, PF)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 57
• Size: 6’8″, 265 lbs
• Age: 24
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparison: Eric Paschall

There are a lot of questions about Eric Dixon’s fit at the next level, such as who does he defend and will he create separation offensively. But late in the second round, teams will at least talk about the nation’s leading scorer who just hit 94 threes at 6-foot-8, 245 pounds.

He may have become a sharp enough shotmaker for teams to see some type of stretch-4 and pick-and-pop role.

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56. Memphis Grizzlies (via Rockets): Hansen Yang (Qingdao, C)

• Previous Mock Position: Off the board
• Size: 7’1″, 240 lbs
• Age: 19
• Nationality: China

Averaging 21.0 points and 11.3 boards in the CBA since March 19, Hansen Yang is putting himself in the conversation this year, especially with NIL offers expected to bring a number of draftable prospects back to college.

Though slower moving and lacking explosion, he’s developed a high skill level and feel with his footwork and touch shots from the post. Seventeen made threes make him even more intriguing for a 7-foot-1 19-year-old averaging 2.7 blocks.

Front offices will likely want to get Yang to this year’s NBA combine, assuming their scouts haven’t spent much or any time in China.

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57. Orlando Magic (via Celtics): Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest, SG)

• Previous Mock Position: Off the board
• Size: 6’5″, 185 lbs
• Age: 21
• Nationality: USA
• Pro Comparisons: Malaki Branham, Tim Hardaway Jr.

There is enough production and tape of three-level scoring for scouts to put limited stock into Hunter Sallis’ shooting percentages. His archetype has a small margin for error.

Non-playmaking 2-guards have to compete for scoring specialist jobs, but he has made a compelling case with his effectiveness creating drives and pull-ups and drilling spot-up threes.

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58. Cleveland Cavaliers: Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 58
• Size: 7’2″, 227 lbs
• Age: 18
• Nationality: Australia
• Pro Comparison: Donovan Clingan

A knee injury ended Rocco Zikarsky’s season early, a tough blow after what had been a relatively unproductive campaign.

Age, size and junior-level impact will still earn him looks and front-office discussion before the draft, though.

Certain teams may be willing to stay patient and see second-round value in a 7-foot-2 18-year-old who gets you second-chance points and still has intriguing defensive upside. But his image and projection have taken hits this year.

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59. Houston Rockets (via OKC): Vladislav Goldin (Michigan, C)

• Previous Mock Position: No. 59
• Size: 7’1″, 250 lbs
• Age: 23
• Nationality: Russia
• Pro Comparison: Jonas Valanciunas

Vladislav Goldin went for 23 points, 12 boards and three blocks against Texas A&M, but Michigan couldn’t get him involved against Johni Broome and Auburn.

He’s become a second-round name to think about for teams with how tough his combination of 7-foot-1, 250-pound size and touch has become.

After attempting zero threes through four seasons, Goldin hit 11 this year, a potentially intriguing development that teams will surely look into during predraft workouts.

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Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on  X. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Brothers Discovery.

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