College Hoops Video

Updated: May 30^th, 2010

The following is our June update for the 2010 NBA Mock Draft. The mock is updated with the 2010 NBA Lottery Draft order but only goes through the first round for now. We have past the NCAA declaration deadline and have four of the Kentucky Wildcat freshmen from last season in addition to Junior Patrick Patterson declaring for this year’s draft. Kentucky point guard has been the odds-on #1 pick favorite since before he played a game for the Wildcats, although many think he could be inter-changeable with Ohio State star Evan Turner. The following is the College Hoops Video update for the 2010 NBA draft.

2010 NBA Mock Draft

#1 Washington Wizards: John Wall, PG, Kentucky, 6-4, Fr.

John Wall is considered to be the top point guard pick in this year’s draft. Most expect the Wizards to take Wall with the first pick and that they will move Gilbert Arenas over to the 2 guard spot with the drafting of Wall.

#2 Philadelphia 76ers: Evan Turner, G/F, Ohio State, 6-7, Jr.

Philly needs a “go to” player to help bring life back to the team. They have a chance with landing the second spot in the draft to pick a franchise player, and Turner looks like the perfect fit.

#3 New Jersey Nets: DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky, 6-11, Fr.

Its hard to say if the Nets will take Cousins, Favors, or Wesley Johnson with this pick, but Cousins has demonstrated the most talent amongst the three players.

#4 Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Favors, PF, Georgia Tech, 6-10, Fr.

If for some reason Evan Turner drops to #4 look for the T-Wolves to take him in this spot. If not, then either Derrick Favors or Wesley Johnson would provide the most help to the current team needs.

#5 Sacramento Kings: Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas, 6-6, Fr.

The Kings need some help on the wing and Xavier Henry could be the answer…though it may take him a few years to get there. This may be a bit high for X to be drafted, but it wouldn’t be surprising.

#6 Golden State Warriors: Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, Wake Forest, 6-9, So.

Golden State needs wing and front-court depth. Aminu can provide them a player with the size to play inside or expand his skill set to play in in the team’s running style.

#7 Detroit Pistons: Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, So.

The Pistons need size, and Ed Davis is one of the most athletic options available at the #7 spot in the draft. They could end up drafting Greg Monroe, Ekpe Udoh, or if we see one of the other bigs drop. Shouldn’t count Cole Aldrich out of the game just yet either.

#8 Los Angeles Clippers: Greg Monroe, PF, Georgetown, 6-10, So.

The Clippers may take Johnson if he’s still available in the 8 spot, but don’t count out Greg Monroe’s upside potential with his athleticism.

#9 Utah Jazz: Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky, 6-9, Jr.

The Pistons need a player to play in the half-court. Patterson is one of the prospects that will be available and could fill their needs. Although his wing play was an area of focus during his junior year, its unknown how it will hold up to NBA level competition.

#10 Indiana Pacers: Eric Bledsoe, PG, Kentucky, 6-1, Fr.

The Pacers need a point guard to run the team into the future and Bledsoe looks to be the best available to take with the pick. A bit high for a player with his stats from last year, but remember that he played alongside John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, etc for the season.

#11 New Orleans Hornets: Ekpe Udoh, PF, Baylor, 6-10, Jr.

The Hornets need another big. Look for them to take the best one available, and don’t be surprised if you see Cole Aldrich get picked in this spot. Udoh has a great defensive game and could be the pick here.

#12 Memphis Grizzlies: Wesley Johnson, SF, Syracuse, 6-7, Jr.

The Grizzlies are coming off of their best season in a long time. Johnson could be just the all-around help they need to get over the hump and back into the playoffs.

#13 Toronto Raptors: Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas, 6-11, Jr.

The Raptors will likely lose Chris Bosh and could use Aldrich to help fill the void left if he signs with another team.

#14 Houston Rockets: Hassan Whiteside, C, Marshall, 7-0, Fr.

Houston doesn’t have a lot of holes to fill this offseason, but Whiteside could be the perfect draft pick to take now and work on his potential.

#15 Milwaukee Bucks: James Anderson, SG, Oklahoma State, 6-6, Jr.

The Bucks need a shooter and traded their solution for the aging Michael Redd last season (Jodie Meeks). James Anderson could fill that void and help provide additional scoring for the Bucks.

#16 Minnesota T-Wolves: Jordan Crawford, SG, Xavier, 6-4, Soph.

The T-Wolves are still very young, and Crawford could provide them a scorer for the near term.

#17 Chicago Bulls: Donatas Motiejunas, F/C, Lithuania, 7-0, 1990

Motiejunas gives the Bulls another wing option to play alongside Rose. If the Bulls believe they have a strong shot at landing the “King” in free agency, this pick may change significantly.

#18 Miami Heat: Gordon Hayward, SF, Butler, 6-9, So.

The Heat could need a significant amount of help next season if they lose D-Wade. If Hayward is available this deep, then look for Miami to snatch him up.

#19 Boston Celtics: Damion James, SF, Texas, 6-8, Sr.

The Celtics may lose Ray Allen solely due to finances after this season. Damion James could be the best wing player available to take as a potential backup or replacement for Allen.

#20 San Antonio Spurs: Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada, 6-9, So.

Babbit could be the perfect wing/inside player to add to the Spurs squad to try and make it deeper into next year’s playoffs.

#21 Oklahoma City Thunder: Solomon Alabi, C, Florida St, 7-1, So.

The Thunder made it to the playoffs, but need to have a defensive paint presence. Alabi could provide that need for the team with his 7’1” height.

#22 Portland Trail Blazers: Daniel Orton, F/C, Kentucky, 6-10, Fr.

Portland needs some size and Orton may be the best pick for them to take. He is relatively un-proven at the college level, but showed a lot of upside towards the end of last year’s college basketball season.

#23 Minnesota Timberwolves: Paul George, SF, Fresno State, 6-8, So.

#24 Atlanta Hawks: Avery Bradley, G, Texas, 6-2, Fr.

#25 Memphis Grizzlies: Terrico White, SG, Mississippi, 6-5, So.

#26 Oklahoma City Thunder: Devin Ebanks, SF, West Virginia, 6-9, So.

#27 New Jersey Nets: Elliot Williams, G, Memphis, 6-4, So.

#28 Memphis Grizzlies: Kevin Seraphin, PF, France, 6-10, 1989

#29 Orlando Magic: Lance Stephenson, SG, Cincinnati, 6-5, Fr.

#30 Washington Wizards:Willie Warren, G, Oklahoma, 6-4, So.

With Kentucky’s signing of John Wall, all of the top 5 2009 NCAA basketball recruits have now committed to Major college programs. Kentucky is the only program to have more than one of the top 5 recruits signed with Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Texas having signed the remainder of the prospects in the top 5. Joining Wall at Kentucky will be inside-prospect, Demarcus Cousins, while the third ranked prospect, Derrick Favors will be heading to Georgia Tech next season. Although Tar Heel coach Roy Williams did not land John Wall, he does have big-man John Henson heading to North Carolina next season to help the defending champion Tar Heels re-load for the 2009-10 NCAA basketball season.

#1 2009 NCAA Basketball Recruit – PG – John Wall
High School: Raleigh (North Carolina) Word of God Christian Academy
College – Kentucky
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 185 lbs
Summary:
John Wall is fast and has outstanding ball handling skills. He has demonstrated in both High School and AAU play that he can beat defending players off of the dribble and either finish or find the open team-mate. Wall is also about to finish above the rim. On the down-side, his outside shot is only considered average at this point so he will have some work to do at Kentucky next season, but he should excel in Coach Calipari’s dribble-drive offense.

#2 2009 NCAA Basketball Recruit – PF – Demarcus Cousins
High School: LeFlore, Mobile (Alabama)
College – Kentucky
Ht: 6’9″
Wt: 250 lbs
Summary:
Demarcus Cousins chose to follow Coach Cal to Lexington after Kentucky hired the former Memphis Tiger coach. Cousins has an above average jump shot and is able to handle the ball much better than other big men in the 2009 NCAA basketball recruiting class. He’s already assessed as being a potentialn 2010 NBA Draft Lottery pick. Look for Coach Cal to push the Kentucy strength training program on Cousins to help him get stronger and be able to bang with the larger centers in the NCAA and downstream – the NBA.

#3 2009 NCAA Basketball Recruit – C – Derrick Favors
High School: South Atlanta
College – Georgia Tech
Ht: 6’9″
Wt: 220 lbs
Summary:
Derrick Favors is one of the most skilled post players in the 2009 NCAA recruiting class. He has a great touch with the basketball from the lane. He’s a bit thin for a big-time center at 220lbs, but he’ll bulk up as he gets into the Yellow Jacket basketball program.
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