NBA Draft 2012: Bradley Beal and 3 Best Value Picks of the Draft

With the draft order set and selection day right around the corner, the question to ask ourselves becomes, which rookies will go down as the best value picks in the 2012 NBA draft?

Talent and impact are both crucial, but placement taken in the draft is also important when determining the value of an incoming NBA prospect.

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal is a top-level talent in the upcoming NBA draft, so if he falls outside of the top three come selection day, he'll be a big-time scorer for any rebuilding roster.

The 6'5" guard is a knock-down shooter who can light it up from deep range.

His ability to play both sides of the ball makes him a huge asset, as he averaged 1.5 steals last season for the Florida Gators.

Andre Drummond

The further Andre Drummond falls down the lottery, the higher his potential value becomes.

Drummond's stock has fallen to the point of barely being a top 10 pick in the NBA draft, but if he can develop his low-post game and put in the effort necessary to become great at the next level, he's going to be a steal anywhere outside of the first three picks.

Perry Jones III is in a similar situation, as he could have great value if he can prove the doubters wrong despite a mid-to-late lottery selection this summer.

Kendall Marshall

Weber State's Damian Lillard is being considered the top point guard prospect in the upcoming draft, but Kendall Marshall just might be the safer pick moving forward.

Marshall should be taken as a late-lottery pick at best, yet as a pure facilitator, he can make his presence felt in the NBA by making his teammates better right away.

Lillard's upside may be higher because of his shooting ability and athleticism, but if the score-first point guard doesn't pan out, Marshall could end up being the best point guard in the entire 2012 NBA draft.

Arnett Moultrie

Arnett Moultrie will be a mid-to-late first round pick as a result of the ultra-talented post players occupying the lottery this season.

The 6'11", 225-pounder needs to bulk up and spend a little less time on the perimeter, but his long, athletic frame allows him to run the floor well and make plays on a regular basis.

Averaging 16.4 points and 10.5 rebounds a season ago, Moultrie could step in and be a big-time player despite being selected outside the lottery.