
2018 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Post-NCAA Championship Predictions
Roster turnover at plenty of major college basketball programs is beginning.
Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State and national champion Villanova could be represented a few times in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft.
The top two should feature Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic, though the next four is up for debate. Even without the final order set, we have an idea of which prospects will be on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on draft night.
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1. Phoenix Suns: Deandre Ayton, C, Arizona
2. Memphis Grizzlies: Luka Doncic, SG/SF, Slovenia
3. Atlanta Hawks: Marvin Bagley III, PF, Duke
4. Dallas Mavericks: Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C, Michigan State
5. Orlando Magic: Mohamed Bamba, C, Texas
6. Sacramento Kings: Michael Porter Jr., SF/PF, Missouri
7. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn): Trae Young, PG, Oklahoma
8. New York Knicks: Mikal Bridges, SG/SF, Villanova
9. Chicago Bulls: Miles Bridges, SF/PF, Michigan State
10. Charlotte Hornets: Wendell Carter Jr., PF/C, Duke
11. Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG, Kentucky
12. Los Angles Clippers (via Detroit): Robert Williams, PF/C, Texas A&M
13. Los Angeles Clippers: Collin Sexton, PG, Alabama
14. Denver Nuggets: Anfernee Simons, PG/SG, Unattached
15. Washington Wizards: Zhaire Smith, SG, Texas Tech
16. Phoenix Suns (via Milwaukee): Jontay Porter, PF/C, Missouri
17. Phoenix Suns (via Miami): Kevin Knox, SF/PF, Kentucky
18. Atlanta Hawks (via Minnesota): Troy Brown, SG, Oregon
19. Chicago Bulls (via New Orleans): Lonnie Walker IV, SG, Miami
20. San Antonio Spurs: Dzanan Musa, SG/SF, Bosnia and Herzegovina
21. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Oklahoma City): Mitchell Robinson, C, United States
22. Utah Jazz: Gary Trent Jr., SG, Duke
23. Indiana Pacers: Khyri Thomas, PG/SG, Creighton
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Keita Bates-Diop, SF, Ohio State
25. Los Angeles Lakers (via Cleveland): Chandler Hutchison, SF, Boise State
26. Philadelphia 76ers: Shake Milton, PG/SG, SMU
27. Boston Celtics: Aaron Holiday, PG, UCLA
28. Brooklyn Nets (via Toronto): Landry Shamet, PG, Wichita State
29. Golden State Warriors: Chimezie Metu, C, USC
30. Atlanta Hawks (via Houston): Jacob Evans, SF, Cincinnati
Draft order based on standings following Wednesday's games.
Duke Should Have Most Players Selected in 1st Round

The growing legacy of one-and-done players at Duke is expected to continue, as at least three Blue Devils should hear their names called in the first 30 selections.
Marvin Bagley III is the headliner, as he is expected to go as high as No. 3, while Wendell Carter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. appear to be locks in the first round as well.
Trevon Duval and Grayson Allen could end up going in the first round, though Duke will be reloading for the 2018 class. According to 247Sports, the top three recruits—R.J. Barrett, Cameron Reddish and Zion Williamson—will all join Mike Krzyzewski's program.
While Bagley is one of the most coveted prospects in the draft, he comes with flaws. There are concerns over his defensive ability, much like there were with Jahlil Okafor when he left Duke in 2015.
However, Bagley possesses more of an outside game and thus more versatility.
Carter is an intriguing prospect because of his 7'3" wingspan, but he'll need to add muscle. Trent, meanwhile, is likely going to land somewhere in the middle of the first round, though his shooting ability could cause a lottery team to pounce.
Depending on how the draft plays out, Duval and Allen could creep into the bottom third of the first round, or they will be high picks in the second round.
Duval is one of the best natural point guards coming out of college, while the experience and leadership Allen showed throughout his four years at Duke should earn him looks from playoff teams.
Even if Duval and Allen don't make it into the first round, Duke is going to have the most players selected in Round 1, as only Michigan State and Kentucky will see multiple picks.
Porter Brothers Could Achieve Rare Accomplishment

Michael Porter Jr. and Jontay Porter were expected to have a dream season at Missouri before heading to the NBA, but Michael dealt with injury trouble for most of his freshman year.
He didn't return until the SEC tournament, and the rust showed in the Tigers' NCAA tournament first-round loss to Florida State.
While there isn't much tape on him from college, the 19-year-old should impress scouts in his workouts to prove he is ready for the NBA.
Jontay thrived down low in the SEC for the Tigers, as he put up 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in a conference filled with impressive frontcourt players. Still, Michael is seen as the better prospect.
Jontay, the younger of the two, hasn't declared for the draft yet, but he is an intriguing prospect in the back half of the first round.
If the Porter brothers are selected in the first round, they would be the first pair of siblings to go in the first 30 picks since Markieff and Marcus Morris went No. 13 and No. 14, respectively, in 2011.
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