NBA Mock Draft 2012: Most Overrated Prospects Projected to Go in the 1st Round

 Baylor power forward Perry Jones III is one of a handful of 2012 NBA draft prospects who enter the month of June overrated than others.

The 6'11" Jones failed to improve in his sophomore season at Baylor and can disappear for lengths of time far too often. 

It doesn't stop with PJ3, though. Let's take a journey through the entire first round of the 2012 NBA draft to find out where some of the overrated prospects will land.

*2012 NBA draft order courtesy of NBA.com.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, Kentucky

There is nothing overrated about Kentucky stud Anthony Davis. 

2. Washington Wizards: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist attacks the rim with reckless abandon and will be a sure-fire Top 5 pick this summer. 

3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bradley Beal, Florida 

Bradley Beal can shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor and rebound with the best shooting guards in basketball. 

4. New Orleans Hornets: Thomas Robinson, Kansas

KU's Thomas Robinson has an unmatched motor and plays well beyond his 6'9" frame. 

5. Sacramento Kings: Andre Drummond, Connecticut

Connecticut's Andre Drummond is thought of by many as the best center prospect in the draft this year, but the 18-year-old still has some growing up and improving to do if he is to avoid becoming a bust. 

Drummond's pitiful 29.5 percent shooting from the foul line last season with the Huskies is a prime example of his lack of focus. 

6. Portland Trail Blazers (via Brooklyn Nets): Tyler Zeller, North Carolina

The Trail Blazers could use Tyler Zeller's all-around big-man game. 

7. Golden State Warriors: Perry Jones III, Baylor

Perry Jones III looks uninspired on the basketball court sometimes. It also doesn't help that Jones' field-goal percentage and scoring production decreased during his second season at Baylor. 

There isn't much physically that Jones can't do with a ball, though, which is why a lottery team will take a chance on him panning out successfully. 

8. Toronto Raptors: Harrison Barnes, North Carolina

UNC's Harrison Barnes is certainly overrated. Barnes was rendered to nothing more than a decent jump shooter too many times during his college career, and failed to ever live up to expectations as the Tar Heels' leader.

There are doubts about what Barnes can bring to the NBA, especially considering his struggles as a one-on-one player who can't always create a high-percentage shot for himself. 

9. Detroit Pistons: Arnett Moultrie, Mississippi State

Mississippi State big man Arnett Moultrie averaged a double-double last season for the Bulldogs, 16.4 points per game on 55 percent shooting from the floor and 10.5 rebounds per game.

10. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Kendall Marshall, North Carolina

The Hornets will kick off the streak of point guards when they draft UNC's Kendall Marshall to lead their offense next season. 

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, Weber State

Weber State's Damian Lillard is seen as the best PG in this summer's draft. He is likely a lock for the lottery despite his lack of exposure in college. 

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State

Jared Sullinger may have hurt his stock by returning to Ohio State last season, but he definitely added to his game. 

13. Phoenix Suns: Austin Rivers, Duke

Perhaps the Suns will transition from a pass-first floor general like Steve Nash to a scoring combo guard like Duke's Austin Rivers

14. Houston Rockets: Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut

Perimeter defense is Jeremy Lamb's middle name. The 6'5" shooting guard has a 7-foot wingspan, for crying out loud. 

15. Philadelphia 76ers: John Henson, North Carolina

A 6'10" forward with superb length, North Carolina's John Henson has what the Sixers need to make it past the East semis in 2013. 

16. Houston Rockets (via New York Knicks): Terrence Jones, Kentucky

Kentucky's Terrence Jones is the third-best Wildcat in this year's draft, and he should go in the mid-first round. Yeah, Kentucky was that loaded last season. 

17. Dallas Mavericks: Terrence Ross, Washington

Dallas must get younger this offseason in order to get back into the championship picture in 2013. 

18. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz): Quincy Miller, Baylor

Another Baylor prospect who enters the 2012 NBA draft overrated is forward Quincy Miller. Miller can play a number of positions, but he can settle a lot and will need to bulk up if he is to seriously challenge veteran NBA bigs. 

At 6'9", 210 pounds, Miller needs to be utilizing his length rather than trying to score the ball with mid-range jumpers. 

19. Orlando Magic: Meyers Leonard, Illinois

With Dwight Howard's future in Orlando up in the air, drafting a 7-foot center is simply a no-brainer. 

20. Denver Nuggets: Dion Waiters, Syracuse

Dion Waiters didn't get a whole lot of playing time with the Orange to showcase his talents, but a team like the Denver Nuggets certainly won't overlook him.

21. Boston Celtics: Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure

Boston has had terrible luck with keeping its big men healthy over the past few seasons, so why not add a seasoned power forward with a dependable skill set?

22. Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles Clippers): Royce White, Iowa State

Royce White has some off-court issues that he must deal with if he is to succeed at the next level, but the Boston Celtics like a little edge to their players. 

23. Atlanta Hawks: Doron Lamb, Kentucky

Doron Lamb shot better than 48 percent from beyond the arc as a freshman at Kentucky and better than 46 percent from deep last season with the Wildcats. 

24. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Los Angeles Lakers): Moe Harkless, St. John's

Moe Harkless has flown under the radar at St. John's, but his ability to get to the rim and elevate once there will make him a first-round selection. 

25. Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Wroten Jr., Washington

Mike Conley Jr. is a great point guard, but Memphis could benefit from a solid change of pace, and having a backup never hurts. 

26. Indiana Pacers: Orlando Johnson, UC Santa Barbara

Orlando Johnson is a rare senior in this year's draft and averaged an impressive 19.7 points per game at UC Santa Barbara last season as one of the nation's best scorers. 

27. Miami Heat: Fab Melo, Syracuse

When you have a Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, a rim protector will suffice late in the first round. 

28. Oklahoma City Thunder: Draymond Green, Michigan State

Draymond Green will be one of the more successful 2012 first-round picks. He plays hard and does so many things well.

29. Chicago Bulls: John Jenkins, Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's sharpshooting guard would be an ideal fit with the Chicago Bulls considering he has a quick release and dead-eye accuracy from long-range. 

30. Golden State Warriors (via San Antonio Spurs): Scott Machado, Iona

Though most people don't even know his name, PG Scott Machado averaged nearly 10 assists per game last season with Iona. Golden State coach Mark Jackson was a pass-first guy—let's see if he can mold one in San Francisco next season. 

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