2012 NBA Mock Draft: Every Team's Ideal First-Round Pick

We are a week away from the major conference tournaments set to tip off, and it becomes a big week for college players to improve their stock as it relates to the 2012 NBA Draft.

It's time to take a look at our latest NBA Mock Draft and see who's moving up the board.

For a comparison, feel free to go back and take a look at last week's mock as well.

With that being said, let's get started—the Charlotte Bobcats are once again on the clock.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, Kentucky

2011-2012 Stats: 14.3 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.8 BPG

Saying the Bobcats need impact talent is an understatement.

Davis definitely provides that impact on the defensive end of the floor and is the type of player who can be a game-changer considering the Bobcats have major problems stopping teams from scoring right now.

Offensively, Davis has a solid post game and very good footwork for a young kid. His offensive game may have to evolve at the NBA level, but the Bobcats need a post presence at both ends of the floor, and they can't go wrong with the best player on the board.

2. New Orleans Hornets: Andre Drummond, Connecticut

2011-2012 Stats: 10.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.6 BPG

The Hornets are in a rebuilding mode, and they can't go wrong with Drummond, who remains No. 2 on our board.

At 6'11" and 270 pounds, Drummond has an NBA body and an almost-ready NBA post game.

There's still a chance he could return to school for his sophomore season, but if he comes out, the Hornets can't pass on a potentially dominant big man.

Drummond has size and length, and is a tremendous athlete with a solid back-to-the-basket game.

3. Washington Wizards: Harrison Barnes, North Carolina

2011-2012 Stats: 17.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.0 APG

The Wizards couldn't be happier with Barnes at No. 3, as he fills their biggest need in a scorer.

John Wall needs weapons around him, and Barnes' game translates very nicely to the NBA level. He's an elite scorer who could quickly become Washington's No. 1 option and could quickly fix a lot of what's wrong in the nation's capital.

4. New Jersey Nets: Thomas Robinson, Kansas

2011-2012 Stats: 17.8 PPG, 11.9 RPG

Robinson's stock keeps rising, and while the Nets could use this pick on Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and fill a need on the wing, passing on Robinson could prove to be a huge mistake.

Robinson is posting huge numbers against good competition and should be close to a can't-miss prospect. He's a physical player on the block, but can also play the game above the rim as well.

Robinson is a tremendous athlete and is strong as a bear. Drafting him likely leads to the Nets not bringing back Kris Humphries next season, and they can't pass on Robinson's upside.

5. Toronto Raptors: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

2011-2012 Stats: 12.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.9 BPG, 1.3 SPG

The Top 5 remains unchanged this week, as Kidd-Gilchrist goes to the Raptors.

MKG is another one with an enormous amount of upside and is too talented to pass on. He's got the ability, both physically and mentally, to become a legit defensive stopper in the NBA.

Offensively Kidd-Gilchrist as explosive as any player in the draft. He can get to the rim with ease and fly with the best of them. His perimeter shot needs to improve, but he's close to having the complete package.

6. Detroit Pistons: Arnett Moultrie, Mississippi State

2011-2012 Stats: 16.0 PPG, 10.7 RPG

Moultrie goes to the Pistons once again and gives them a solid big man to pair with current center Greg Monroe.

Moultrie has excellent size and length, and has the talent to score from both the inside and the outside.

There's a reason for his rise up the board this season—he's a legit prospect.

7. Sacramento Kings: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State

2011-2012 Stats: 16.8 PPG, 8.9 RPG

Sullinger to the Kings is a great fit.

Paired with DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento would have a solid frontcourt pair for years to come.

Sully has great size and a nice touch around the rim. He is as skilled as he is physical, and he will have no problem banging with NBA big men in the post right away.

8. Milwaukee Bucks: Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut

2011-2012 Stats: 17.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.8 SPG

Lamb moving up to No. 8 is the first change from last week's draft and could prove to be a steal for the Bucks, who have many holes.

Adding Lamb to a backcourt that already includes a superstar in the making in Brandon Jennings suddenly makes them very exciting. Lamb's pure scoring ability is close to that of Barnes', and he's the type of player who can create his own shot almost every time he's got the ball.

Lamb also is a solid defensive player with good instincts, giving him a chance to become a complete NBA guard within time.

9. Phoenix Suns: Brad Beal, Florida

2011-2012 Stats: 14.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG

Beal could be the best pure shooter in the draft this year and would offer immediate help to the Suns.

He's got good size for a guard and not only has a great stroke but is also a very good rebounder. Beal should be able to step in and help out the Suns from the beginning.

10. Cleveland Cavaliers: Austin Rivers, Duke

2011-2012 Stats: 15.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.1 APG

Rivers keeps climbing up the board, and after another solid week, he cracks the Top 10.

This freshman would not only form an All-Duke backcourt in Cleveland, but a backcourt that could be great for years.

Rivers is a pure scorer who doesn't shy away from the moment. He's got unlimited range and can create his own shot at anytime.

With a pure point guard like Kyrie Irving by his side, Rivers could be in store for big things, and the Cavs could land another big piece for the future.

11. Utah Jazz (via Golden State): Perry Jones III, Baylor

2011-2012 Stats: 13.1 PPG, 7.2 RPG

Jones slips a bit after not having a very productive week for the Bears, but he's got all the talent in the world and could become a very productive wing player in Utah, as he can also play the 4.

Jones' upside is enormous, but he hasn't exactly dominated in college the way a player with his skill set probably should.

With Beal, Lamb and Rivers off the board, Utah goes with the best available player, and that's Jones right now. He's a great athlete who can leap out of the building and runs the floor with ease, but needs to mature both on and off the court.

Jones has his issues, but his potential is too much to pass on this late in the draft.

12. Utah Jazz, Kendall Marshall, North Carolina

2011-2012 Stats: 6.9 PPG, 9.7 APG, 1.3 SPG

If this pick falls out of the lottery, it becomes Minnesota's, but Utah can cash in and grab their point guard of the future in Marshall.

With Devin Harris possibly becoming trade bait this year, it makes sense for the Jazz to grab Marshall here. He's a guy with a very high basketball IQ and makes everyone on the floor better.

Marshall is equally effective at both pushing the ball and running the half-court set, and is just an overall smooth player. In a league filled with good, young point guards, Marshall could be the next one ready for NBA success.

13. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota, from LA Clippers): Cody Zeller, Indiana

2011-2012 Stats: 15.4 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.3 BPG

Adding Zeller to the Drummond pick earlier, the Hornets can quickly grab their frontcourt of the future.

Zeller has great feel for the game on the offensive end and looks like a veteran on the floor at times. He also has the knack for taking what the defense gives him and allowing the game to come to him.

With a great touch around the basket and a solid mid-range game already, Zeller has what it takes to become a solid NBA offensive big man.

14. Denver Nuggets: Tyler Zeller, North Carolina

2011-2012 Stats: 15.7 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.4 BPG

For the second consecutive week, the Zeller brothers go back to back.

The Nuggets grab the elder Zeller who, like his younger brother, has a great feel for the game. Tyler is strong on the post and has some explosiveness to rise above the rim. He's also a solid rebounder, and the Nuggets can add more depth to their frontcourt.

15. Boston Celtics: John Henson, North Carolina

2011-2012 Stats: 14.0 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 3.1 BPG

The Celtics are in need of a young, talented big man ,and Henson falling to them could be a gift.

Henson's length and athletic ability slightly resemble that of a young Kevin Garnett (without the range on his jumper), who the Celtics will be looking to replace.

Henson is a great shot-blocker who covers the court with ease. His physical traits alone give him a chance to be dominant at both ends of the floor.

16. New Jersey Nets (via Houston): Tony Wroten, Washington

2011-2012 Stats: 16.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.5 APG, 2.0 SPG

This pick from the Rockets is under the assumption that the Nets don't acquire Dwight Howard and lose Deron Williams in the process.

If that's the case, selecting Wroten is a great pick for New Jersey. Pairing Wroten with MarShon Brooks would give them a solid young backcourt, plus the pick of Robinson would give the Nets solid building blocks for the future.

Wroten is a good athlete with a solid offensive game who can also rebound and play defense. He is a solid combo-guard who's an excellent passer, and has a good deal of explosiveness to him as well as a solid finesse game.

17. Portland Trail Blazers: Meyers Leonard, Illinois

2011-2012 Stats: 13.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.0 BPG

With Marcus Camby's contract expiring and Greg Oden looking like he will never work out, it's time the Blazers take their shot on another big man.

They could also go with a point guard here, but Leonard is a seven-footer with a ton of upside.

Leonard is both strong and quick, and possesses excellent footwork on the block. He can bang on the block against stronger defenders, but can also put the ball on the floor and get by slower guys.

18. Memphis Grizzlies: Terrence Ross, Washington

2011-2012 Stats: 15.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG

Ross gives the Grizzlies another solid piece to their already good, young core.

Ross is a naturally gifted athlete who has an outstanding shooting touch. He is a great leaper and understands how to move without the ball.

He also has the ability to get to the rim, and is a solid rebounder as well.

Ross has a solid skill set to offer teams and would be a good addition to a team like Memphis.

19. Houston Rockets (via New York Knicks): Terrence Jones, Kentucky

2011-2012 Stats: 12.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.9 BPG

Jones gives the Rockets a solid wing player who has the potential to be a good NBA scorer. With the top big men already off the board, the Kentucky product makes sense for Houston here.

Jones has an NBA body; he is physical, explosive and has no trouble scoring or rebounding in traffic.

He can also extend his game all the way out to the three-point line, which could make him very dangerous at the next level.

Jones has great rebounding and defensive abilities as well, which could make him a solid NBA player for years.

20. Los Angeles Lakers: Damian Lillard, Weber State

2011-2012 Stats: 24.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.4 BPG

Lillard has moved up the board ahead of a few other point guards the past few weeks and fills a huge void for the Lakers, assuming they don't acquire a point guard through a trade.

Lillard has good size to play the point in the NBA, and is a great scorer who gets his shots within the flow of the offense. He is extremely quick and has the ability to knock down the open jumper as well as getting to the rim.

21. Atlanta Hawks: Doron Lamb, Kentucky

2011-2012 Stats: 13.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG

Lamb can shoot.

He's assassin-like with his jumper and has the ability to take over a game with both his long-range and mid-range games.

Lamb has also improved his ability to get to the bucket with either hand, making him a well-rounded offensive player. He will provide scoring depth for Atlanta and could be a steal at No. 21.

22. Philadelphia 76ers: Mason Plumlee, Duke

2011-2012 Stats: 10.7 PPG, 9.5 RPG

Plumlee is an athletic big man who joins an already young and talented team in Philadelphia. He's got tremendous leaping skills, explosiveness and has a very high basketball IQ.

A good pick-and-roll offense would be good for Plumlee since he's a pretty solid catch-and-finish guy, but the pick-and-roll can best take advantage of his athletic ability.

23. Los Angeles Lakers (via Dallas): John Jenkins, Vanderbilt

2011-2012 Stats: 20.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG

Not only do the Lakers get the point guard of the future in Lillard but they also fill a huge need by grabbing a shooter in Jenkins.

The Lakers can't shoot the perimeter shot as a team, and Jenkins can flat-out knock it down from behind the arc. He has a quick release, an effortless shooting motion and one of the best step-back jumpers in the college game today. He also is equally effective shooting off the catch or the dribble.

Getting Jenkins on the floor adds a lot to what's currently missing from the Lakers' offense.

24. Orlando Magic: Marquis Teague, Kentucky

2011-2012 Stats: 9.8 PPG, 4.6 APG

John Calipari has turned out some very good point guards as of late, and while Teague isn't quite a Tyreke Evans, Derrick Rose or John Wall, he's still very good.

Teague can score and set up for teammates effectively, and is very quick with a good first step. Orlando needs a point guard for the future, and they could do much worse this late in the draft.

25. Indiana Pacers: William Buford, Ohio State

2011-2012 Stats: 15.1 PPG, 4.9 RPG

The Pacers are in need of some additional scoring, and Buford fills a need. He would provide depth, and is a guy who could initially come off the bench and shoot the ball.

Buford is very athletic, with good size and length. He's agile, explosive and has improved at putting the ball on the deck to get to the rim.

His best quality, though, will be his shot; he gets good extension and has a quick release.

26. Boston Celtics (via LA Clippers): Alex Young, IUPUI

2011-2012 Stats: 20.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.6 SPG, 1.0 BPG

Boston nabbed a big guy earlier with Henson, and they could go with another here, but with Ray Allen's contract expiring, the Celtics will take a shot on Young here.

Young can play the 2 or the 3, and is a scorer. He's got size, quickness and can play the game at both ends of the floor.

This late in the draft, he's a guy who is worth rolling the dice on.

27. San Antonio Spurs: Patric Young, Florida

2011-2012 Stats: 10.3 PPG, 6.4 RPG

Tim Duncan isn't getting any younger, so drafting Young makes sense here.

Young is raw offensively, but he can come in off the bat to be a monster on the boards and at the defensive end of the floor.

Young has an NBA body, great leaping ability and his motor doesn't stop. Learning from Duncan for a year could turn Young into a quality big man.

28. Chicago Bulls: Herb Pope, Seton Hall

2011-2012 Stats:15.3 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.6 BPG

Pope's stock is rising, and he sneaks into the first round for the first time this season.

He's gifted athletically and can leap with the best of them. Pope's an outstanding finisher and an excellent rebounder who could fit in nicely with Tom Thibodeau's rotation.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kris Joseph, Syracuse

2011-2012 Stats: 14.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.4 SPG

The Thunder are just drafting the best available here, and Joseph gives them quality depth.

He's a great athlete with exceptional leaping ability, and is a very active player at both ends of the floor with a knack for making things happen.

30. Miami Heat: Tony Mitchell, North Texas

2011-2012 Stats: 15.3 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 2.9 BPG

The Heat are also just drafting potential this late, and Mitchell has a very high upside.

Mitchell is an athletic combo-forward who runs the floor very well. He can leap and has a long wingspan that makes him very tough to score against on the defensive end. His athleticism also allows him to guard both the 3 and the 4.

Mitchell is a solid scorer and relentless on the glass. He's the type of young, athletic player who just makes Miami deeper and better.

Next Five on the Board

31. Kevin Jones, WVU

32. Draymond Green, Michigan State

33. Dion Waiters, Syracuse

34. Fab Melo, Syracuse

35. Quincy Miller, Baylor