2012 NBA Draft: Utah Jazz Mock Draft

With two first round picks in the upcoming 2012 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz are poised to make quite a splash as they target the cream of the crop. With point guards and wing men at a premium, the Jazz could very well turn their front-court based franchise into a well-rounded machine poised to take over the West.

As we've seen with teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers, a pairing of dominant big men can take you a long way. For the Jazz, they already have a group of four in Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter.

Unfortunately, they lack what the other two teams have: other weapons.

Although there is a long way to go before season's end, it's worth evaluating the Jazz's options. The following slides will project who the Jazz should take in the 2012 NBA Draft.

1st Round, Pick 10 (from Golden State): Damian Lillard, PG, Weber State Wildcats

Damian Lillard is the best point guard in this draft class. For the Utah Jazz, there is no greater need than point guard. Seems like a match made in heaven.

Even if Devin Harris elects to stay with Utah for the long-term, there is no way around the fact that the Jazz lack a true facilitator. Earl Watson and Jamaal Tinsley are aging and are far from reliable options heading forward, and Harris is more of a combo-guard than a true point.

Bringing in Lillard, the offense would find stability for years to come. The potential chemistry he could build with the Jazz's countless big men is something to admire in its own right. His individual ability is just an added bonus.

1st Round, Pick 12: Perry Jones III, SF/PF, Baylor Bears

In a draft full of big men, the one team struggling the most to find a player to draft is the Utah Jazz. With Al Jefferson, Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and Paul Millsap all on the roster, it's hard to imagine they go big. Instead, they're going to go combo.

Perry Jones III, who has seen an unprecedented rise and fall in terms of draft stock, is capable of playing big and playing the wing. He's an elite athlete with the talent to dominate. Unfortunately, he has underachieved all year long and, in turn, has seen his stock fall drastically.

He's unlikely to be a top 10 pick if Baylor bows out early in the NCAA Tournament, something they appear likely to do. His fall to 12 becomes even more likely considering the two teams separating him from 10 and 12 are the Phoenix Suns and, you guessed it, the Utah Jazz.

2nd Round, Pick 42: John Jenkins, Vanderbilt Commodores

The Jazz need a talented shooter who can stretch the floor and create an inside-out game with their numerous big men. Good thing John Jenkins' stock hasn't skyrocketed yet.

Jenkins has one of the best shots in the nation and can stroke it from just about anywhere. His range is limitless, his release is quick and he's a born leader

While Alec Burks has undeniable talent, he pales in comparison to Jenkins when it comes to shooting the basketball. Unfortunately for Burks, that's exactly what the Jazz need: a shooter.