2012 NBA Mock Draft: How the Entire First Round Will Shake out

With the regular season wrapping up and playoff teams already decided, we can get a more accurate look of where lottery teams should wind up picking in this year's NBA draft.

While Charlotte certainly deserves the first overall pick, the rest of the lottery teams seem to be switching order almost daily.

Here is a look at where some of college's best should go, with an updated draft order predicting where teams should land as they vie for these top players.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.7 blocks

School: Kentucky

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'10", 220 pounds

Whether Charlotte ends up with the first overall pick or not, Anthony Davis is going in this spot.

Davis' best qualities are his length and feel for the game.  Not many elite big men grew up as guards before hitting a growth spurt like Davis did, and it's only helped his handle on the game.

Right now, he might get pushed around a little bit if he plays the center position, but at power forward could enter as one of the best defensive players in the game immediately.

2. Washington Wizards: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SG/SF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists

School: Kentucky

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'7", 232 pounds

Despite playing mostly small forward at Kentucky, Kidd-Gilchrist was often asked to guard the opponent's best wing player, even if it meant their point guard.

This extreme versatility on defense coupled with an awesome work ethic and attitude should only mean continued success at the next level.

No one would enjoy this pick more than John Wall, who can now remove the entire Wizards team from his back.

3. Sacramento Kings: Thomas Robinson, PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:   17.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists

School: Kansas

Year: Junior

Height/Weight: 6'10", 237 pounds

With his chiseled frame, Robinson just looks like an NBA player, and he should contribute to a pro roster right away.

DeMarcus Cousins and Robinson in the paint together would form one of the best young duos the NBA has to offer.

Or, the Kings could trade Cousins and Tyreke Evans to Orlando for Dwight Howard and build on Howard, Marcus Thornton, Isaiah Thomas and Robinson moving forward.

Just an idea...

4. New Orleans Hornets: Harrison Barnes, SF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:   17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists

School: North Carolina

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'8", 215 pounds

Not sold on UConn center Andre Drummond, New Orleans opts for a safer bet in UNC stud Harrison Barnes.

Only the Charlotte Bobcats scored fewer points this season than the Hornets, but the addition of Barnes plus a healthy Eric Gordon would certainly change that.

5. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bradley Beal, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists 

School: Florida

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'3", 207 pounds

ESPN's Chad Ford has Beal ranked third on his 2012 big board, and for good reason. 

His game has been compared to that of Eric Gordon with a touch of Ray Allen, which any NBA team would love as it's fifth overall pick.

Paired with Kyrie Irving in the Cleveland backcourt, Beal could help fill a huge hole at shooting guard, where the Cavs haven't had a scoring threat for years.

6. Portland Trail Blazers (via New Jersey Nets): Kendall Marshall, PG

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 9.7 assists

School: North Carolina

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'4", 195 pounds

Taking Andre Drummond is tempting, but for a guy being compared to Greg Oden, one would think Portland would pass.

The Blazers need a point guard and Marshall is the best this draft class has to offer.  His impact was evidenced by UNC's poor performance in the NCAA tournament after Marshall fractured his wrist.

With Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge, Marshall wouldn't be asked to do much scoring and could rely on his strength of dishing and getting teammates involved.

7. Toronto Raptors: Damian Lilliard, PG/SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game:   24.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists

School: Weber State

Year: Senior

Height/Weight: 6'3", 195 pounds

Jose Calderon has been great for them, but is entering the last year of his contract and will turn 32 this year.

Adding Lillard will give them a premier scorer who can play either guard position and push Jerryd Bayless and DeMar DeRozan for a starting job .

8. Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors): Jeremy Lamb, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game:   17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists

School: UConn

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'5", 180 pounds

Lamb is just what Utah needs, a spot-up shooter who can knock down the outside shot and spread the floor for the Jazz. 

Already loaded in the frontcourt, Utah gets an outside threat that can also open things up for their plethora of big men and becomes much more dangerous offensively.

9. Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond, C

2011-12 Stats Per Game:   10.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 blocks

School: UConn

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'10", 270 pounds

Drummond's mini slide ends here, as the potential pairing of the UConn big man and Greg Monroe is just too enticing to pass up.

Detroit snags a great value, and with a young core of Rodney Stuckey, Brandon Knight and Monroe, Drummond doesn't face a lot of immediate pressure, which should help his career develop.

10. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Jared Sullinger, PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists 

School: Ohio State

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'9", 265 pounds

Having already added Harrison Barnes, New Orleans now seeks help down low after missing out on Thomas Robinson earlier.

Sullinger plays a game very reminiscent to Kevin Love, as he is an excellent rebounder and scorer around the bucket who can also step out and hit the outside shot.

Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and Eric Gordon in the same lineup next season?  Things would certainly be better in the bayou.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Terrence Jones, SF/PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists 

School: Kentucky

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'9", 252 pounds

An athletic combo forward, Jones could contribute off the bench in Portland playing either forward position.

With the right coaching and development, Jones could become a Lamar Odom-like talent with his versatility, scoring and rebounding.

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Zeller, C

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks 

School: North Carolina

Year: Senior

Height/Weight:  7'0", 250 pounds

Milwaukee gets a true seven-footer with great post moves coming from one of the premier programs in college basketball.

With the Bucks, Zeller's main job would be to rebound, block shots and would only occasionally be asked to score, which would fit his game well.

13. Houston Rockets: Meyers Leonard, C

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists 

School: Illinois

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 7'1", 245 pounds

Even if the Rockets choose to bring back Marcus Camby, they'll need a younger center to develop alongside him.

Enter Leonard, who may take a few years, but could develop into an above-average center in the league.  He already has the size to contribute immediately on the defensive end.

14. Phoenix Suns: Austin Rivers, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists 

School: Duke

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'4", 200 pounds

Rivers is too talented to fall much further than this.  A pure scorer who never met a shot he didn't like, Rivers would provide instant offense for the Suns.

Looking unamused after being drafted by a small-market team, Rivers pouts for the next half hour until David Stern announces that there has been a trade...

15. Philadelphia 76ers: John Henson, PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 13.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.9 blocks

School: North Carolina

Year: Junior

Height/Weight: 6'11", 220 pounds

An athletic, lanky shot-blocker and rebounder, Henson would be the perfect complement to Elton Brand in the Philly frontcourt.

Given a year of coming off the bench to protect the rim and develop a better offensive game, Henson should take over Brand's starting spot in 2013 and hold on to it for years to come.

16. Houston Rockets (via New York Knicks): Terrence Ross, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists 

School: Washington

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'6", 195 pounds

Kevin Martin is entering the last year of his contract and Courtney Lee is a restricted free agent, so Houston could use some insurance at shooting guard.

An excellent shooter coming off screens, Ross has great range and is a good rebounder as well.

17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz): Tony Wroten, PG/SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists 

School: Washington

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight:  6'5", 205 pounds

The PAC-12 Freshman of the Year, Wroten is a great athlete who can do everything well except shoot from deep.

Going in the mid-late first round could be a real steal for whatever team gets him. Minnesota could definitely use an impact shooting guard, and should draft Wroten if he's still available.

18. Dallas Mavericks: Arnett Moultrie, PF/C

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 15.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists 

School: Mississippi State

Year: Junior

Height/Weight: 6'11", 230 pounds

A great athlete who some project to go in the top 10 picks of the draft, Moultrie would be a great fit in Dallas with his size and rebounding skills.

Backing up Dirk Nowitzki or being groomed into a starting center position, Moultire could contribute right away in some manner, as his upside is too great to leave on the bench for long.

19. Orlando Magic: Quincy Miller, SF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists

School: Baylor

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'9", 210 pounds

Miller is making an extremely questionable decision leaving Baylor after only one season, as he could have been the go-to-guy for the Bears next year and improved his minutes from the 24.4 a game he received this season.

Be that as it may, Miller still has star potential if a team develops him the right way.  The Orlando Magic are very much a team that could use a star in the upcoming years...

20. Denver Nuggets: Fab Melo, C

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 blocks 

School: Syracuse

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 7'0", 255 pounds

The Nuggets offense has been great this season, leading the NBA in points per game at 103.7.  Unfortunately, they're also next to last in defense, allowing 101.2 points a game.

With JaVale McGee's status uncertain as he becomes a restricted free agent, the Nuggets should opt for the younger, cheaper version in the former Syracuse center.

Another Melo in Denver might take some getting used to, but at least this one plays defense.

21. Boston Celtics: Perry Jones III, PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 14.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists 

School: Baylor

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6'11", 235 pounds

Turned off by a lack of motor and reminded how Anthony Randolph's career is turning out, teams pass on Jones enough for him to fall towards the back third of the first round.

Jones would no doubt have been a top-five pick in last year's draft if he had declared, but due to a deeper class and no significant improvement in statistics from his freshman to sophomore year, he finds himself in a mini-free fall.

Boston is thrilled he's still available, and later resigns Kevin Garnett to a two-year deal to help teach Jones how to get angry.

You won't like Perry when he's angry.

22. Atlanta Hawks: Moe Harkless, SF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists

School: St. John's

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight:  6'8", 208 pounds

A talented wing who plays a smooth all-around game, Harkless could be a steal at the end of the first round.

Just a freshman, Harkless exhibited a nice mid-range game and put up great rebounding numbers in his only season at St. John's.

Only 18, he shows a feel for the game far beyond his age.

23. Memphis Grizzlies: Dion Waiters, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 12.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists 

School: Syracuse

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight:  6'4", 215 pounds

Memphis will likely lose O.J. Mayo in free agency this summer, and will be looking for someone to fill his role as a sixth-man scoring option.

Just such a player is available for them, as Waiters played that same role for the Orange last season as a scorer/slasher off the bench.

Learning NBA defense from Tony Allen wouldn't hurt either.

24. Phoenix Suns (via Boston Celtics in Austin Rivers Trade): Marquis Teague, PG

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists 

School: Kentucky

Year: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6'2", 189 pounds

In a draft-night trade, the Phoenix Suns agree to send 14th overall pick Austin Rivers to the Boston Celtics for shooting guard Avery Bradley and the Celtics 24th overall pick.

While Bradley has come on strong for Boston as of late, Doc makes a big push for management to bring in his son, convincing them he's worth 10 first-rounders and Rajon Rondo.

His wish is granted and Boston makes out like bandits, securing Rivers and Perry Jones III in a draft where they held only two late first-round picks.

Phoenix, meanwhile, gets their backcourt of the future with Marquis Teague and Avery Bradley, combining a nice blend of defense and athleticism.

25. Cleveland Cavaliers (via L.A. Lakers): Festus Ezeli, C

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks

School: Vanderbilt

Year: Senior

Height/Weight: 6'11", 255 pounds

Cleveland took their shooting guard in Bradley Beal with their first pick and now address the need at center with Ezeli.

A power dunker and shot blocker, Ezeli doesn't have the highest of ceilings, but should be a good late first-round pick.

His contribution on defense could be immediate, and the Cavs need a true center for Anderson Varejao insurance.

26. Indiana Pacers: Royce White, SF/PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 13.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists 

School: Iowa State

Year: Sophomore

Height/Weight:  6'8", 270 pounds

White will most likely end up being an undersized power forward in the NBA, even though some of his skills remind you more of a small forward.

White had some of his best games of the season when matched up with the NCAA's best big men, something that should definitely help his draft stock moving forward.

27. Miami Heat: Jeff Taylor, SF

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists 

School: Vanderbilt

Year: Senior

Height/Weight: 6'7", 225 pounds

Although they need a center, Miami chooses not to reach on a second-round prospect and instead takes the best player on the board in Taylor.

A good scorer thanks to his tremendous athleticism, Taylor brings four years of SEC experience and should help improve Miami's bench immediately.

28. Oklahoma City Thunder: Draymond Green, SF/PF

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 16.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists 

School: Michigan State

Year: Senior

Height/Weight:  6'7", 230 pounds

OKC doesn't need much as this point, but a smart, well-coached senior standout from a top college program certainly wouldn't hurt.

Green could play either forward position and bring it every day in practice. He would certainly work for and earn his minutes on the court.

29. Golden State Warriors (via San Antonio Spurs): Darius Miller

2011-12 Stats Per Game:  9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists 

School: Kentucky

Year: Senior

Height/Weight:  6'8", 225 pounds

Miller is a versatile defender who can match up against three different positions with his size and athleticism.

Consistently overshadowed at Kentucky, Miller did whatever was asked of him and can contribute to the team in a number of ways, including an above-average three-point shot.

30. Chicago Bulls: Evan Fornier, SG

2011-12 Stats Per Game: 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists (France) 

School: Poitiers, International

Age: 19

Height/Weight: 6'6", 200 pounds

The Bulls' only real weakness is at shooting guard, and they look to fill it here with the first international prospect of the draft.

Fournier is a crafty finisher around the rim, and the 19-year-old is leading his French team in scoring in just his second pro season.