NBA Draft 2012: Who Will Be the Top 10 Rookies of 2012?

The 2012 NBA draft is less than a month away and that means it's time to speculate who the Top 10 rookies of next season will be.

Kentucky's Anthony Davis is a lock to go No. 1 overall this summer, and will surely be among the top NBA newcomers in 2012.

Who joins him?

Spend a minute with Bleacher Report as we take a closer look at the Top 10 rookies of 2012.

10. Tyler Zeller, North Carolina

The best seven-footer in the draft is UNC's Tyler Zeller. Zeller is a true center and can do just about everything a coach can ask from a big man. 

Like LA Lakers' big Pau Gasol, Zeller lacks explosion and strength, but makes up for it with his footwork and mobility around the rim.

In addition, few big men in basketball run the floor as well as Zeller. 

9. Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut

Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb is 6'5" with a freakish seven-foot wingspan. That wingspan makes Lamb a threat on defense as well as on offense as a strong outside shooter with plenty of range.

Lamb averaged more than 17 points per game last season with the Huskies, and hauled in nearly five rebounds per game as a shooting guard. 

8. Dion Waiters, Syracuse

Dion Waiters' penetrating abilities set him apart from the rest of the 2012 draft class. Waiters averaged 12.6 points per game last season with Syracuse in just 24 minutes of floor time on average. 

Waiters can play point guard as well as shooting guard, making him a versatile talent. 

7. Thomas Robinson, Kansas

Thomas Robinson improved drastically with more minutes last season with Kansas. Robinson averaged 17.7 points and 11.9 rebounds while leading the Jayhawks to the national championship game against Kentucky.

His strong body and physical style of play will make him a Top 5 pick most likely. 

6. Damian Lillard, Weber State

There are few things scouts don't like about Damian Lillard's game. The point guard can score from anywhere on the floor and boasts one of the best perimeter games in the 2012 draft class.

Lillard averaged 24.5 points, five rebounds and four assists per game as a junior at Weber State last season. Lillard's work ethic and high basketball IQ set him apart from others at his position. 

5. Jared Sullinger, Ohio State

Ohio State's Jared Sullinger has the potential to make an impact immediately in the NBA. At 6'9", the offensive-minded power forward draws accurate comparisons to Minnesota's Kevin Love.

In two seasons with the Buckeyes, Sullinger averaged 17.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, shooting better than 52 percent from the field along the way. 

4. Kendall Marshall, North Carolina

Having a solid point guard is a must in order to be successful in today's NBA. No player on the floor touches the ball more or has as much impact on the game than the point guard. 

North Carolina's Kendall Marshall is arguably the best player exiting college basketball this summer at keeping his dribble alive and his head up.

Marshall averaged 9.8 assists per game last season with the Tar Heels.

3. Bradley Beal, Florida

A superb athlete with an NBA-ready body, Florida's Bradley Beal will bring strength to the shooting guard position for whatever team drafts him this June. 

Beal is an accurate shooter with tremendous range, and can also rebound better than most at his position. Beal's one-on-one defense is also an underrated aspect of his game. 

2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky

A 6'7" small forward with an excellent rebounding prowess, Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is projected to go No. 2 overall this June, and rightfully so.

Few players coming out of college attack the rim as consistently and successfully as Kidd-Gilchrist, who averaged 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season with the Wildcats. 

1. Anthony Davis, Kentucky

Anthony Davis is 6'10" with a 7'4" wingspan, need I say more?

Davis was incredible last season for the Wildcats, averaging 14.2 point and 10.4 rebounds per game along with a ridiculous 4.7 blocks per contest. 

The 19-year-old is the best player available hands-down. 

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