2012 NBA Draft: A Final Four Edition of a Cleveland Cavaliers Draft

With the Final Four upon us, much has changed on the NBA landscape. Draft plans have changed, draft stocks have fluctuated and for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there is much to debate and only one thing to infer: It's time to start planning for an unpredictable NBA draft.

Fortunately for fans and scouts league-wide, I'm here to do the unthinkable: predict what can't be predicted. Here's a look ahead at what the Cleveland Cavaliers would do if their draft position did not change.

1st Round, Pick 7: Bradley Beal, Shooting Guard, Florida Gators

The Cleveland Cavaliers should be counting their blessings if they can land Bradley Beal, arguably the best shooting guard prospect in this year's draft class.

Beal is a lights-out shooter, moves well without the basketball and is stout on the defensive end. If the Cavaliers are looking for an upgrade at the 2, the position they are certainly the weakest at, this is the player to take.

1st Round, Pick 25 (via LAL): Draymond Green, Forward, Michigan State Spartans

While Alonzo Gee has certainly developed into a fine young player at the 3, taking Draymond Green is the type of team-building acquisition that a young team would certainly benefit from.

With his versatility as a ball-handler, low-post force and defensive presence, his on-court contributions would be limitless. Paired with his locker-room leadership and positive energy, the Cavaliers would be able to bring in an undervalued player with low expectations and a high ceiling.

Season Averages: 25.53 PER, 16.2 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 1.0 bpg

2nd Round, Pick 33 (via Hornets): Festus Ezeli, Center, Vanderbilt Commodores

This pick hasn't and will not change.

Festus Ezeli is a Kendrick Perkins-type difference-maker on the defensive end. He's also an intelligent and developing offensive player with a crash-the-boards mindset. Ezeli would make for the perfect compliment alongside Tristan Thompson.

Ezeli is also a low-maintenance player who doesn't require much playing time in order to make a difference. If the Cavaliers are looking for depth at an injury-prone position, Ezeli is the best possible prospect to fill the void.

Season Averages: 19.61 PER, 10.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.0 bpg

2nd Round, Pick 37: Scott Machado, Point Guard, Iona Gaels

This is not to create a competition at the point, but instead, to add depth at the position. As teams like such as Oklahoma City have shown us, having a legitimate backup point guard is one of the keys to long-term success.

While Machado would likely end up as a starting point guard elsewhere after his two-year stint with the Cavaliers, he'd be a valuable asset to a developing team. He and Kyrie Irving would keep the Cavaliers as a high-energy unit, making for a minor drop-off with the Rookie of the Year front runner riding the bench.

It's hard to imagine Machado's stock won't rise with the pending declarations of an intent to stay in school from other point guards; for now, he's available and the best candidate for the backup point guard job.