2012 NBA Mock Draft: Full Mock Draft, March Madness Edition
With March Madness in full swing, it's time to take a look at our latest mock draft. Several potential NBA hopefuls have had the opportunity to use the national stage of the NCAA Tournament to improve their draft stock.
Let's jump right into it and see who's helped themselves the most throughout March. To take a look at who's moved up and down the board, check out last week's mock draft.
With that being said, the Charlotte Bobcats are once again on the clock.
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1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, Kentucky—Davis is still the top guy on the board and a no-brainer to go No. 1 overall. He's a potential game-changer on the defensive end of the floor and his offensive game will eventually translate nicely to the NBA.
2. Washington Wizards: Harrison Barnes, North Carolina—Barnes gives the Wizards a potential solid scoring option next to point guard John Wall. With the deadline trade that netted the Wizards a solid post guy in Nene, adding Barnes to the mix will give Washington a solid three options.
3. New Orleans Hornets: Thomas Robinson, Kansas—For the first time this season, Robinson jumps ahead of Connecticut's Andre Drummond and goes to the Hornets at No. 3. Robinson's game is NBA-ready and he's a competitor at both ends of the floor. He's as physical as he is athletic and is a double-double machine waiting to make an impact in the NBA.
4. Portland Trail Blazers (via New Jersey): Andre Drummond, Connecticut—The Blazers really make out in the deadline deal with the Nets and get to try their luck on another big man. Hopefully for their sake they have better luck with Drummond then they did with Greg Oden.
Drummond has an NBA body who can dominate in the paint in the future. He's strong and athletic with a solid back-to-the-basket game that when paired with LaMarcus Aldridge could give Portland a very nice frontcourt for years to come.
5. Toronto Raptors: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky—Toronto gets one heck of an athlete with MKG and a guy that can step in and deliver immediately. Kidd-Gilchrist is outstanding on the defensive end of the floor, and offensively he can get to the rim with ease and has a solid mid-range attack. The perimeter shot needs some work, but MKG is young and talented enough to make it a strength before long.
6. Sacramento Kings: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State—Sullinger has been down on many big boards, but we still like him for the Kings at No. 6. He hasn't exactly been dominant in the NCAA tournament so far, but he's still a top 10 pick for now.
Sullinger has a big body and a nice touch around the rim. He's dominated weaker competition, but hasn't exactly fared well against better competition. A good finish to the tournament could be huge for his draft stock.
7. Detroit Pistons: John Henson, North Carolina—Henson continues to rise up the board and lands at No. 7 to Detroit, who paired with center Greg Monroe, give the Pistons size and talent up front.
Henson is a tremendous rebounder and shot-blocker who can cover the court with ease. He also runs the floor extremely well and can finish above the rim. Henson has a solid pro future ahead of him.
8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut—The Cavs get a steal with Lamb falling to No. 8. He's a pure scorer and a solid defensive guard as well. Paired with rookie point guard Kyrie Irving, Lamb becomes another piece of the Cavs promising future and could give Cleveland one of the best young backcourts in the NBA.
9. Utah Jazz (via Golden State): Brad Beal, Florida: Baring some offseason trades involving some of their key frontcourt pieces, the Jazz should look to improve the backcourt through the draft.
Beal's a solid 2-guard with a deadly shot. He shoots well both off the screen and as a spot up guy and will be a nice fit in Utah.
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Arnett Moultrie, Mississippi State—The recent trade of Andrew Bogut solidifies the Milwaukee backcourt, but leaves the Bucks thin upfront.
Moultrie is a big man with a ton of upside who can score from both the inside and outside. He's a great athlete with outstanding size and length. Moultrie's big enough to play in the post as a power forward or center, but runs the floor like a guard.
11. Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, Weber State—The Blazers already added a big man in Drummond, now they add the point guard of the future in Lillard.
Lillard has quickly become the top point guard on the board and he's a stat sheet stuffer. He averages 24.0 PPG, but is smart enough to get his shots within the flow of the offense. Lillard's also a good rebounder, high assist guy and solid defensive guard.
The struggling Blazers come out looking very nice after this draft.
12. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota): Cody Zeller, Indiana—Another team with multiple lottery picks, the Hornets get their frontcourt of the future by nabbing the younger Zeller to go along with the earlier selection of Robinson.
There's a chance he could return to Indiana, but if he comes out, Zeller is a great athlete. He's got great footwork and a good feel for the game. Zeller runs the floor very well and has a very soft touch around the rim, but his mid-range game has the potential to be a huge weapon at the NBA level.
13. Utah Jazz: Kendall Marshall, North Carolina—The Jazz add the much needed point guard they covet in Marshall.
He's a true floor general who sees the floor very well and makes everyone on the floor much better. There will be questions about his ability to score and his commitment on the defensive end, but if you're looking for a pure point guard, you can't go wrong with Marshall.
14. Phoenix Suns: Austin Rivers, Duke—If the Suns can re-sign point guard Steve Nash in the offseason, they can give him a solid backcourt mate to play with in Rivers.
The Duke product is a scorer who could probably benefit from another year of school, but if he comes out this season, he's too good for the Suns to pass on. He's a lights-out shooter with a quick release that has no fear of the big moment.
15. Houston Rockets (via New York): Meyers Leonard Illinois—Houston needs a good young center for the future and Leonard falling to them could turn out to be a steal.
He's a seven-footer with an already solid post game. He can muscle up opponents around the rim, but is also athletic enough to put the ball on the floor and get around slower defenders.
16 New Jersey Nets (via Houston): Tyler Zeller, North Carolina—The Nets are in a spot to basically take the best player on the board. With Deron Williams possibly leaving a point guard is an option, but it's too early to reach on a guard here.
The older Zeller gives the Nerts a potential franchise type big man who's got a very good offensive attack to go along with outstanding rebounding skills. He's very athletic and runs the floor very well and also possesses great leaping abilities.
17. Boston Celtics: Perry Jones, Baylor—The Celtics have some future needs replacing Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen next season, but with the top big men already off the board, Boston takes the best available.
Jones has the talent to be a top-five pick, but getting that talent to come out on a consistent basis has been an issue. He runs like a deer and can jump out of the building, but he hasn't exactly been the dominant player his skill set says he should be.
18. Denver Nuggets: Terrence Ross, Washington—The Nuggets have many of their future pieces already set, so adding some quality backcourt depth here is a plus..
Ross is a scorer and a good rebounding guard. He's got a nice perimeter shot, but is also effective getting to the rim off the bounce as well.
19. Atlanta Hawks: Moe Harkless, St. Johns—The Hawks need more than the limited production Marvin Williams has given them from the small forward spot over the past few years.
With Harkless they get a talented young player who's very long and athletic. He's got a nice offensive package and is an aggressive rebounder. There's a ton of upside with this selection.
20. Philadelphia 76ers: Terrence Jones, Kentucky—Jones at No. 20 is a steal for the Sixers. He's long and athletic and makes all the little plays. He especially excels in traffic where he gets a lot of tough baskets and rebounds. Doug Collins will love his toughness.
21. Houston Rockets (via Dallas): Jeffrey Taylor, Vanderbilt—Houston adds some production from the wing with the selection of Taylor. He's a great athlete with tremendous leaping ability. Taylor's a smooth player and a great defender on the perimeter who should be able to step right in and help Kevin McHale's team right off the bat.
22. Indiana Pacers: Dion Waiters, Syracuse—Waiters is an outstanding combo-guard who can add some depth and scoring punch to the Indiana lineup. He won't be primarily a point guard in the NBA, but he's athletic enough to do some good things offensively.
23. Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Wroten, Washington—Wroten is a talent and can provide depth and additional scoring punch to a talented Grizzlies core. He's got great court vision and has a knack for finding teammates. Wroten's a package of a guy that can score, rebound, pass and play defense.
24. Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles Clippers): John Jenkins, Vanderbilt—Jenkins is probably the best shooter in college basketball and could step into a situation where he replaces the NBA's best shooter in Allen.
He's lethal from long-range and has a lightning quick release. Jenkins should fit in nicely in Beantown.
25. Orlando Magic: Royce White, Iowa State—White has slowly climbed up the big board and with solid performances against UConn and Kentucky, he's shot up into the first round.
Despite being a 6"8 small forward, White has point guard type talent and opened enough eyes this weekend to possibly sneak into the first round. A strong pre-draft camp will help him drastically.
26. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Los Angeles Lakers): Tony Mitchell, North Texas—The Cavs get a nice small forward prospect with a high ceiling in Mitchell with the pick acquired in the Ramon Sessions trade.
He's got the size to play either forward spot and runs the floor extremely well. Mitchell's a good spot-up shooter and is very quick in the post. Defensively, Mitchell not only has the size, but also the quickness and the strength to guard either forward spot.
27. Golden State Warriors (via San Antonio): Fab Melo, Syracuse—Despite adding Andrew Bogut before the trade deadline, the Warriors could add another potential quality big by taking a chance on Melo.
He's a solid rebounder and good shot-blocker that can add a presence that the Warriors have been missing. Offensively he's going to be a work in progress, but with Bogut around Golden State has time.
28. Miami Heat: Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure—We've had Nicholson in the first round from time to time, but his stock is rising of late and will turn into a solid depth pick for Miami.
Nicholson's not only a scorer, but a tough rebounder and good competitor as well. Miami could do much worse than getting a talent like Nicholson at the end of the first round.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder: Festus Ezeli, Vanderbilt—The Thunder really don't need much except depth and Ezeli adds that.
Offensively he's a work in progress as he doesn't have much of a post game, but he's long and athletic. He's got good quickness for a big man and runs the floor very well. Ezeli's a good rebounder and shot-blocker and while his offensive game isn't much right now, it's improving.
30. Chicago Bulls: Draymond Green, Michigan State—Green is having as good as a tournament as anyone right now and is going to be a pretty good NBA player. He will fit right into Tom Thibodeau's system as he's a tough player on both ends of the floor who's willing to do anything to win.


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