2012 NBA Mock Draft: 4 Final Four Prospects Guaranteed to Be Lottery Selections

The college basketball season is down to three games as the Final Four is set to begin Saturday in New Orleans.

While Ohio State, Kentucky, Louisville and Kansas will all be competing to cut down the nets on Monday, it's also a big week for potential NBA draft prospects as it's one last audition for some potential first-rounders.

With that being said, the Charlotte Bobcats are once again on the clock.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, Kentucky

Davis is one of the best pro prospects in quite some time and showed why he should be a lock to go No. 1 overall in June's draft.

In Kentucky's four tournament wins so far, all Davis has done is average 14.5 points, 11 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. Not only that, but he's also shot an impressive 58 percent from the floor.

His length and athleticism are unreal and the way he completely changes the game on the defensive end of the floor doesn't come around that often. He's the type of young kid that will make an impact right off the bat in the NBA rebounding and changing shots. Charlotte won't have the difficult time it has right now stopping opposing offenses.

2. Washington Wizards: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky

Kidd-Gilchrist makes the rise all the way up to the No. 2 spot and is a fantastic athlete who will also be able to step right into an NBA lineup and contribute.

If he wasn't an unselfish player, he could put up some outstanding numbers. He showed what he was made of at the offensive end of the floor dropping a combined 43 points against Baylor and Indiana, after only taking a combined 12 shot attempts in Kentucky's first two tournament wins against Western Kentucky and Iowa State.

Not only can he score with ease, but MKG is also a terrific rebounder and an outstanding defensive player. He's got future NBA star written all over him.

3. New Orleans Hornets: Thomas Robinson, Kansas

Robinson is NBA-ready and he gets after it at both ends of the floor, leading the Jayhawks to the Final Four with a very solid March.

He's averaged 17.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game during the season and has put together solid tournament numbers of 15.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.

Robinson's not only a gifted athlete who can play way above the rim, but he's also as strong as a bear and can battle with anyone on the block. His motor never quits running and he will be a big piece for a rebuilding New Orleans franchise.

4. Portland Trail Blazers (via New Jersey): Harrison Barnes, North Carolina

Would have liked to see him show he can take over a game in Kendall Marshall's absence.

5. Toronto Raptors: Andre Drummond, Connecticut

NBA body that is ready to step in and deliver. Solid post player who can also rebound and play defense.

6. Detroit Pistons: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State

Sullinger's stock has been down lately, but he's answered the bell on whether or not he can play against top competition by helping lead the Buckeyes to the Final Four.

So far in the tournament, Sullinger has averaged 20.5 points to go along with 8.3 rebounds per game.

Offensively he's got a solid post game and is a very good finisher around the rim. He's strong in the post and has a very soft touch, allowing him to be tremendously effective on putbacks. Detroit could have a potentially dominant young frontcourt if they pair Sullinger with Greg Monroe.

7. Sacramento Kings: Tyler Zeller, North Carolina

A bit of a reach here for the Kings, but coming off a very solid tournament, Zeller's stock is as high as ever. He would be a solid complement to DeMarcus Cousins.

8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut

Solid backcourt scorer to pair with Kyrie Irving.

9. Utah Jazz (via Golden State): Bradley Beal, Florida

Utah could use a lights-out perimeter scorer and Beal can certainly shoot it. He's a very good rebounding guard as well.

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Cody Zeller, Indiana

The younger Zeller is a solid pick for the Bucks. They need a center of the future after the Andrew Bogut trade.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Meyers Leonard, Illinois

Portland has a lot of holes to fill and one of them is the need for a center. Hopefully this one works out better than Greg Oden did.

12. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota): Damian Lillard, Weber State

The top point guard on the board goes to the Hornets, who could potentially have a great draft by getting both Robinson and Lillard.

13. Phoenix Suns: Austin Rivers, Duke

Solid 2-guard who can shoot it as well as get to the rim. He's got a scorer's mentality and has the ability to become a team's No. 1 scoring option.

14. Denver Nuggets: John Henson, North Carolina

Denver simply can't leave Henson on the board after this pick. He does a lot well at the defensive end and can become a big-time shot-blocker and rebounder. He also runs the floor very well so he will fit in nicely with Denver's fast-paced attack.

15. Houston Rockets (via New York): Arnett Moultrie, Mississippi State

Solid big man who can play the 4 or the 5 and can score from either outside or inside.

16. New Jersey Nets (via Houston): Perry Jones III, Baylor

All the talent in the world. If it ever all comes out on a consistent basis, he will be a steal this late.

17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah): Terrence Ross, Washington

By Utah making a run and being in the playoff picture, the Wolves could land a first-round pick and get the shooter they covet in Ross.

18. Boston Celtics: Terrence Jones, Kentucky

The Celtics could use a solid big man here, but with the top big guys already off the board, they can't go wrong with grabbing a player like Jones. He's got talent galore and will make Boston bigger and deeper along with being a replacement for Paul Pierce down the road.

19. Memphis Grizzlies: Dion Waiters, Syracuse

Waiters' stock will keep rising after a very good tournament. He's a solid combo-guard who can give Memphis some additional scoring.

20. Houston Rockets (via Dallas): Moe Harkless, St. John's

Already landing a solid big man, the Rockets get a solid wing player with enormous upside in Harkless.

21. Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles Clippers): John Jenkins, Vanderbilt

This is a need pick as the Celtics get a replacement for Ray Allen. Boston gets to replace the best three-point shooter of all time with the current best shooter in college basketball.

22. Philadelphia 76ers: Draymond Green, Michigan State

By picking Green, Doug Collins gets a player that will fit nicely into his system. He's the kind of player that doesn't do anything exceptionally well, but does everything really well.

23. Indiana Pacers: Kendall Marshall, North Carolina

With many teams not needing a point guard, Marshall slides a bit, but Indiana can't let him slide past this pick. The Pacers are getting good production from their current point guards, but Marshall has the ability to become a fantastic floor general.

24. Atlanta Hawks: Tony Wroten, Washington

Wroten has the ability to become a good pro. Solid combo-guard who does everything well.

25. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Los Angeles Lakers): Jeffrey Taylor, Vanderbilt

Solid wing player with the ability to become an outstanding perimeter defender.

26. Orlando Magic: Royce White, Iowa State

Has the ability and the strength to play either the 3 or 4, but handles the ball and runs the floor like a point guard.

27. Golden State Warriors (via San Antonio): Kris Joseph, Syracuse

Joseph is a great athlete who can jump out of the gym and should help the Warriors, given their need for production at the small forward spot.

28. Miami Heat: Festus Ezeli, Vanderbilt

He could turn into a great pick this late. Ezeli's offensive game needs some work, but he will help immediately at the defensive end rebounding and blocking shots.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder: Tony Mitchell, North Texas

Mitchell is a very good defensive player with a pretty solid offensive game. Nice depth pick here for the Thunder.

30. Chicago Bulls: Alex Young, IUPUI

Solid scorer who could eventually turn himself into a second option behind Derrick Rose in the Bulls offense.