Celtics. 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview. If the Cats manage to pick up one of these guys, it’s going to be one of the best, if not the best, recruiting class we’ve seen come through Lexington. As for the rest of the mock draft, there are actually quite a few Kentucky players on the list. Is LaMelo Ball worth the risk of a top 3 pick? 1 pick, with Golden State set to pick No. Here are six stats that demonstrate just how special and singular James' postseason career has been. Obi Toppin says he has spent the last year studying Anthony Davis in the lead up to the NBA draft. With the college basketball season now under two months away, ESPN has released a new 2020 NBA Mock Draft. Nico Mannion breaks down film of his finishes, dimes (5:08) Arizona guard Nico Mannion sits down with ESPN NBA draft … This would mean Juzang stays another year at Kentucky. On one hand, Montgomery has the makings of a future first-round pick. And ESPN’s latest projection has Maxey sneaking into the end of the lottery, as the Texas native goes 14th to the Dallas Mavericks. Montgomery has the potential to make that kind of jump during his sophomore season, but he’s got a lot of work to do to get there. Herro has been absolutely on fire this postseason, and the record books will now reflect it. Immanuel Quickley has NBA potential, but with Maxey and Hagans likely dominating the ball this season, it’s going to be hard for the Baltimore native to showcase his full potential. or 'Can we do this?' Is NigeI Hayes back in Kentucky fans’ good graces? The biggest news in sports right in your inbox, LaMelo not worried about LaVar's draft thoughts, NBA announces 2020 draft locked in for Nov. 18, Gonzaga boosted by Kispert's decision to return, Baylor sophomore Butler withdraws from draft, Arizona State's Martin skipping draft to return, Spartans' Tillman keeping name in NBA draft, Garza to withdraw from draft, return to Iowa. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 14. That Detroit toughness is rubbing off on the prospect, who considers himself to be a point guard in the NBA. ESPN has him coming off the board at #6, but he’s ranked the #1 recruit in the country for the 2021 class. One of the bigger stories to come out of Friday’s event was Cade Cunningham. "Definitely always had that mindset, but definitely you know how it is out around here, so that's always gonna help too," Ball said. But until Montgomery proves he can reach his potential, it’s fair to keep him out of the first-round discussion until he’s got a few games under his belt this season. 5. 9. We have a rundown of the latest deals. Although the 2020 draft is too … Here's our look at seven pressing items heading into the offseason, with predictions and intel from NBA front-office executives and scouts. Spurs An unprecedented NBA lottery made news and showed its funny side. Zach Lowe reports from the scene. However, it’s Kahlil Whitney who is the first Wildcat selected in this draft, as he goes 12th to the Detroit Pistons. That’s especially true of Tyrese Maxey, who has been widely projected as a one-and-done prospect who could be a top-10 pick in next year’s draft. 13. Normally a team (and its fans) that suffers through the misery of a 20-win season can look forward to the salve of a top draft pick, considered among the most valuable assets in the NBA. As it stands right now, his top schools are Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, and Washington, though it’s believed to be essentially a Wildcats vs. Cowboys battle. "Like I said, I feel I could play on any team and do good anywhere I go, so anything that happens, I'm positive. Thanks for reading our 2023 NBA Mock Draft. He’s a dynamic shooting guard that will you hurt you off the bounce and spotting up. Looking back at the best moments and things you might have missed from the conclusion to the 2019-20 NBA season at the Walt Disney World resort. 1 ... We used the same projected standing from ESPN's Basketball Power Index for the 2019 draft … • 2018 After forgoing his college eligibility to play professionally overseas, LaMelo Ball has yet to take the court for a significant game in the United States. He has his opinions, I have mine," Ball said of his dad. Kentucky is expecting a breakout season from Montgomery, and they certainly need it to become a true title contender. He skipped out on a Team USA gathering to attend Big Blue Madness, and Evan Daniels submitted his pick for arguably the best player in 2020 to pick the Kentucky Wildcats. 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James Wiseman joins The Jump to discuss how he'd mesh with the Warriors, as well as the possibility of joining a rebuilding team in the lottery. He alone would be a tremendous player to build a recruiting class around, but it sounds like there’s a real chance he’ll get to team up with Cunningham and form what may be the best 1-2 punch in college hoops. The draft is set for Wednesday, Nov. 18. We asked our panel: Will the Lakers close out the Heat? In Another Universe: A Kentucky Basketball series. He's his own man. Although the 2020 NBA draft is still 17 months away, teams are closely monitoring the evolution of next year's class to see how future first-rounders are progressing and get a baseline for how valuable their draft picks might be moving forward. "We've got all access no matter what. Nick Richards has the body of an NBA big man, but unless he can find much greater consistency, he’ll struggle just to be a late second-round pick if he goes pro next year. Another Kentucky recruit in this projection is Greg Brown at #9 overall. NBA mock draft: What would the likely lottery teams do at No. • 2016 Hawks • 2015 Here's what you need to know. The only other Wildcat in this projection is Ashton Hagans, who goes 30th to the Boston Celtics. The horror! Subscribe to ESPN+ to get access to all premium articles, Fantasy tools, plus thousands of your favorite sporting events and ESPN+ originals for just $5.99/mo. Lakers star LeBron James will be featured on his first Wheaties box -- along with the students and community from his I PROMISE School. And three first-round selections in total, but a notable player is absent. • 2017 The hype is at an all-time high for Kentucky Basketball, as Big Blue Madness wrapped up last week, and the season is now in reaching distance. Although the 2020 draft is too far away to reasonably predict the team order, this gives a sense of picks owed and owned. If that weren’t exciting enough, ESPN just dropped their first Mock Draft for the 2021 NBA Draft, and guess who’s sitting on top? Clarke is Kentucky’s highest ranked recruit (#4) since 2015. Why the 'virtual football bubble' is in jeopardy, 'It's a real problem': How the combat sports pipeline broke in 2020, How Florida's two Kyles -- Trask and Pitts -- became the SEC's biggest matchup problem, The Horns!? Whitney has been projected as a first-round pick, but this is the first time he’s been pegged as a lottery pick. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. 1? 1 pick debate: LaMelo, Edwards or Wiseman. Here are 12 prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft who could be key players in the future. Who's going No. The 2020 NBA draft lottery is on Thursday night on ESPN. 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We had checked in with many of the top prospects in the 2019 high school class -- the backbone of the 2020 lottery, if history is any indication -- at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, this weekend, giving us yet another chance to revisit this talented group of players we've been following through USA Basketball camps, AAU and with their high school teams at various events. With the lottery order locked in, here are the most likely NBA draft picks for every team. Could your team land a superstar? Here's our new mock. Jackson has a strong connection to the city as a Motown native and former player at the University of Detroit Mercy. Kings ... 2020 NBA mock draft: A new No. ESPN has released a new 2020 NBA Mock Draft, CBS Sports hands out preseason SEC basketball awards. "Ever since I was little, when you do little projects and stuff, that was one of my goals, to go to the NBA and be the No. The latest ESPN NBA Mock Draft from Jonathan Givony is out, and Tyrese Maxey is, not shockingly, still holding steady as Kentucky’s top draft pick … Is NigeI Hayes back in Kentucky fans’ good graces? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Who are the best prospects in the 2020 NBA draft class? CBS Sports hands out preseason SEC basketball awards. Finally, Johnny Juzang comes off the board at #30. 11. Suns We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Tyler Herro making NBA postseason history. Those two changes along with the rest of the shuffling of the draft order definitely led to some big changes further down the mock draft. Pelicans He was Calipari’s first commitment of the 2020 class. After all, PJ Washington didn’t get off to a great start last season, but by early conference play, he was one of the best players in America.