He's one of the best lead guards in this draft and has the playmaking talents to grow into a building block for the franchise. Struggles at times defensively and may do so in the NBA because of his size. If you're the Hornets, you're thrilled the person some have labeled the best prospect in this draft falls to you at No. Raw but physically gifted, Woodard's got a recorded wingspan longer than 7 feet and he really made strides as a 3-point shooter as a sophomore. In no way does that mean it’s too early to give you our initial 2021 NBA mock draft. Whether he's worthy of being selected this high will ultimately come down to whether his 3-point shot develops to the point where he's a reliable shooter as a lead guard playing next to RJ Barrett. Get the latest news and information on your favorite prospects on CBSSports.com. NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Projecting All 60 Picks Post-Finals With the NBA’s virtual combine underway, our draft expert Jeremy Woo unveils his latest mock draft. Minnesota: SG Anthony Edwards, Georgia. Onyeka Okongwu is a versatile frontcourt player who shot 61.6% from the field in his one season at USC. The Minnesota Timberwolves … N.C. point guard battled … If he develops a jumpshot, he could be special. Boston comes back here after taking a combo guard with its lottery pick to add big, strong wing prospect Robert Woodard to the fold. The Raptors have shown they don't shy away from guards who may lack picturesque measurables, so with Kyle Lowry nearing free agency and Fred VanVleet already there, it might be smart to hedge against potential outgoing players in the near future with someone of his ilk. HOME 2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT 2020 NBA BIG BOARD CONTACT/ABOUT US 2019 NBA DRAFT RESULTS. 1 to Timberwolves, James Wiseman selected No. Here is our 2021 NBA Mock Draft. Drafting depth on the wing is high on the priority list for Sacramento, and Aaron Nesmith fits what the franchise could add to an intriguing core. Brooklyn will want all the weapons it can get as it fields Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on a star-studded roster this season. Underrated passer and playmaker from his position who is quickly able to read defenses and make accurate passes when necessary, Limited mobility moving laterally will hinder his ability to defend on the perimeter and switch onto more mobile wings and forwards, Explosive leaper, but physically he will have challenges matching up against bigger forwards in the post in the NBA, Average rebounder, especially for a player his size and at his position, One of the most efficient guards as a scorer and facilitator, Deep shooting range that should translate to NBA 3-point line seamlessly, Savvy player on both ends of the court with high IQ/feel; very good passer who makes smart decisions and doesn't beat himself, Skinny frame that needs real physical development, Odd (but effective) shooting release; incredibly efficient in catch and shoot but a non-factor for now shooting off the dribble or moving, Possesses great court vision and has passing skills to match it, Crafty with the ball in his hands and able to create off the dribble, both for himself and for teammates, Developing tool in his arsenal: a James Harden-like stepback move that's near-impossible to defend, Smooth, fluid left-handed release with great touch from deep and in the lane, at the free throw line and on floaters, Can read the game at a high level in an instant, making him a threat to thrive in the modern, pick-and-roll heavy NBA, Average athlete with no real burst to blow by defenders, Below average 3-point shooter; improved in EuroCup play, but larger sample suggests it could be a swing skill, Ambidexterity remains a work in progress; largely lefty dominant s a dribbler, passer and finisher, Quick, nimble feet with the ability to defend from the post to the perimeter, Good scoring and finishing ability, particularly around the rim; advanced post moves with a knack for carving out just enough space to thrive, even against bigger defenders, Has good touch as a passer and soft hands, allowing him to succeed in tight spaces and excel in pick-and-roll situations, Incredible shot-blocker with good timing; knows how to leverage his body to affect shots, 3-point shooting is not in his arsenal, though free throw percentages and shooting touch could portend well for that area of his game to develop, Fouled out thrice in 28 games as a freshman; sometimes over-eager to use his shot-blocking ability, leading to too many fouls, biting on up-fakes and being undisciplined, Slightly undersized for a modern-day big at 6-foot-9 especially given he will likely be a true post and pigeon-holed into one position in the NBA, though his reported 7-foot-1 wingspan helps. 2020 NBA Mock Draft, Round 1. The Rockets didn't have a pick at all in this draft until the transaction, so it's unclear which direction they'll go. Nesmith made 52.2% of his 3-pointers at Vandy last season and has a 6-6 frame that makes him a potentially dynamic two-way force. They were in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating last season. LaMelo Ball worked out for the Warriors in recent days and reportedly made a strong impression in front of key decision-makers. Josh Green remains a work in progress, as he’s not really a reliable playmaker yet. 2020 NBA Mock Draft 14.0: Final Edition. He'd be a total upside selection for Orlando. 1, Minnesota comes back to add Precious Achiuwa here. It's hard to envision Golden State passing on him if he's available here. Atlanta Hawks: ISAAC OKORO, Auburn. Cole Anthony's dedication to game, offensive skills could reap NBA reward. Draft date: November 19th 2020 @ 1:00 AM, November 18th 2020. 3. Take a look and see if your favourite team is projected to select a different player than before. And, in my mind, that player is LaMelo Ball, the 6-7 point guard who sees things, and makes plays, in ways most prospects his age cannot. Needs to add weight; good frame but tall and slender, and easily pushed around. Next to newly acquired Chris Paul, Bey can be a dominant defender and killer spot-up 3-point shooter. NBA mock draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks one week out By Dan Mennella. section: | slug: | sport: basketball | route: draft_mock_draft_page | November 11, 2020 11/11/2020 6:45 pm. With the 2020 NBA Draft right around the corner, Mock Drafts are beginning to change as new information becomes available. The NBA regular season is right around the corner, meaning fantasy basketball drafts are even closer! Plus-shooter with deep range, especially for his size and position, Can make 3s at a consistent rate and has shown an ability to knock down above-the-break 3s, Consistent rebounder who crashes the glass with intensity, Very good shot blocker with good body control; high IQ gives him an edge to time his rotations, Can be a defensive liability and target; when he's not affecting play at or around the rim, he struggles to move laterally and defend on the perimeter, Bad decision-maker as a passer; committed nearly twice as many turnovers (94) as assists (54) in two collegiate seasons, Strong presence around the rim as a shot-blocker and rim-runner; capable of finishing around the rim with soft touch and boundless athleticism as a lob-finisher, Versatile defender with high IQ; can defend multiple positions and has good mobility and effort, allowing him to guard in the paint all the way out to the perimeter, Good rebounder; ranked top five among AAC players in league play in both offensive rebounding and defensive rebounding rate, Average shooter with concerns about how his offense will develop and translate in the NBA; shot just 60% from the free throw line and 32.5% from 3 at Memphis, One-dimensional offensive player because of his shooting, and he struggles with the ball in his hands as a dribbler and decision-maker (averaged 2.8 turnovers to 1.0 assists in college), Competitive guard who loves to get to the rim and can finish in myriad ways, Good shooting stroke and good touch around the basket, with a killer floater package, Elite on ball defender with great defensive instincts and long, wiry arms that disrupts the point of attack, Struggled to shoot consistently from 3-point range, 29.2% from 3 at Kentucky, Quick with the ball in his hands but struggles to carve space out; may need to play in a backcourt alongside an initiator as opposed to operating as a lead guard, Tabbed as a point guard but his lack of space-creation and average vision may pigeon-hole him into a two-guard role -- which he may struggle with if his shot doesn't improve, Score-first point guard who can play on or off the ball, Good defender who can move his feet and keep up with speedy guards with lateral quickness, Has an explosive first step, and can pressure defenses by attacking downhill, Concerning shot selection; willing to take any shot, Just-OK passer; may need to play alongside another initiator as opposed to serving as lead guard, Rated poorly across the board in pick-and-roll situations at UNC, as a passer and scorer, but has untapped potential there, Pass-first point guard with good instincts as a passer and decision-maker, Elite on-ball defensive player; menacing perimeter defensive presence, Improved as a shooter from freshman to sophomore season at Duke; still needs improvement but showed promising development and has good shooting touch, Move-the-ball distributor, but not a true creator: Doesn't have the speed or explosiveness to blow by defenders and generate offense on his own. He's a 7-footer who can dribble, handle and shoot like a wing, the type of long-term developmental bet that could pay dividends for a team looking to add foundational assets. November 18, 2020 11:00 PM PST. 1 option, Elite caliber shooter who averaged 44.2% from 3 on 208 3-point attempts last season with TCU, Over-stretched as a playmaker at TCU, but his decision-making as a creator and facilitator should translate to positive playmaking on the wing in the NBA (finished second among Big 12 players last season during conference play in total assist rate, per KenPom), Good overall positional size but negative wingspan and limited athleticism could sap his upside to be a truly positionless defender, despite 6-foot-6 frame, Doesn't have the space-creating or dribbling ability to project as a No. He led all of college basketball in win shares last season. Streaky scorer and shooter at Alabama, but good overall shooting numbers and good shooting touch. 1 in its first 2022 NBA Mock Draft. Although still raw, the Spurs' development staff could do wonders into grooming him to be great. Draft year. Veteran, experienced wing who thrived in college in every possible situation from a role player to a No. So Leandro Bolmaro is an obvious possibility because he's already committed to playing in Barcelona next season. Share this article 846 shares share tweet text email link Bryan Kalbrosky. The 2020 NBA Draft has finally arrived as the event will be conducted virtually on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Adding weight to his frame and physically maturing (and his long, wiry arms) will help him overcome that physical disadvantage, Dead-eye shooter especially in catch-and-shoot and spot-up situations, and with quick load and release, Deep range: made 41.8% of his 308 3-point attempts in two seasons at Villanova, Versatile defender who can capably guard 1-4, Limited as a creator because of his loose handle. And No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: projections | Our latest mock draft is from those who know each team best. Atlanta Hawks (from Brooklyn): Scottie Lewis, G/F, Florida, 6-5, Fr. During the NBA draft, our DRAFTSIM model was used simulate a new mock from the point of each pick. The Lakers are picking for OKC here as part of a trade this week, and in typical Thunder fashion, Sam Presti identifies Jaden McDaniels as a late-first target. The Knicks need to add shooting — and Desmond Bane is an accomplished shooter. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Can he switch 1-4 in the NBA? At this point in this mock draft, the best available is Michigan State’s Cassius Winston. He’s a wing with size who could, as a rookie, help the Spurs return to the postseason. His defensive impact as an on-ball defender would be an immediate jolt of lightning to the Mavs. Shot just 26.2% from 3 as freshman at Duke; improved as a sophomore (36.1% from 3), though that was on just 108 attempts. Patrick Williams is one I'd watch as a potential top-10 sleeper. 1: The fit next to Bradley Beal and John Wall as a lob-finisher makes a ton of sense, and he'd be an upgrade defensively from Thomas Bryant. RADIO.COM . This pick still could be traded by the time it's all said and done, but if Minnesota stays put, Edwards is the sensible selection. 5. Since there’s no clear-cut top option, fit may be taken into … With the 2020-21 NBA season now here, the focus is obviously going to be on the court. 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 … 2: It seems like he may be the most likely big man to slip to this range because teams aren't necessarily prioritizing bigs in the 6-10 range. Orlando is one of the teams Kira Lewis has worked out for in the lead-up to the draft. Lewis averaged 18.5 points and 5.2 assists per game last season at Alabama -- all as an 18-year-old. He struggled as a decision-maker and wasn't particularly effective as a shooter, - though he finished the season strong, Talented scorer and overall offensive weapon; knows how to commandeer an offense with great passing and excelled in college running pick-and-roll schemes, Dynamic pull-up scorer whose game as an offensive player should translate; can release 3s with quickness and can get into his shot with ease off the dribble, Despite smaller frame, Flynn is a talented and engaged defender, Struggles as a creator and true difference-maker as a lead guard; doesn't frequently get into the paint to make plays and struggles finishing around the rim, Has a small frame for NBA guard and lacks elite athletic pop, which could limit his upside to develop into a lead guard at the next level, Savvy, strong defender who smartly leverages his size to his advantage; capable of guarding bigs and switching onto wings on the perimeter, Good playmaker out of the short roller; high IQ passer who can make quick, smart reads, Efficient scorer in and around the paint whose range should in time reliably extend to the 3-point line, Made just 21 of 77 3-point attempts (27%) during three-year career at MSU, and 196 of 282 (69.5%) of free throw attempts; his smooth, fluid release suggests his shooting range should extend and improve, but those metrics aren't encouraging, Plays above his size, but at 6-foot-8, is physically undersized for his position; his lack of athletic explosiveness only exacerbates that concern against NBA athletes, Has potential to be able to attack closeouts, if handles improve can be an asset for him on offense, Good defensive player with 3-and-D potential, Limited offensive arsenal right now; needs to improve as a passer, playmaker and ball-handler, Knows how to play his role, but not a creator and may never be more than a role player who can shoot, slash and score playing mostly off the ball, Elite shooter who made 43% of his 3s in college; rated in 97th percentile last season as spot-up shooter, High IQ lead guard who makes smart passes, limits mistakes and can quarterback an offense, Engaged defender who consistently plays above physical limitations; plays with good anticipation and has always been good team defender, Physically limited: at 6-foot-1 is one of the smallest lead guards in this year's draft, and he's not the most explosive athlete, either, Overcomes lack of athletic pop with skill and feel, but can't blow by defenders because of his smaller frame and lack of top-end speed, Crafty post scorer with good shooting touch, Good footwork for a big man; can move his feet well and defends bigs at a high level, Uses his big body and frame well as a rebounder and imposing presence on the interior, Below-the-rim athlete; can finish around the rim well but not a dynamic or explosive player for his size, Shows signs of good playmaking ability, but displayed erratic decision-making with the ball in his hands at Duke. Jazz are picking here as part of a draft-day trade down with the Knicks. Not a splashy prospect, but Tre Jones is a menacing on-ball perimeter defender who can make smart reads and competently quarterback an offense. Reasonable minds can disagree on whether Precious Achiuwa will develop into an offensive threat or forever be little more than a high-energy big who plays center in small-ball lineups. That makes Theo Maledon a sensible option because he's a skilled primary ball-handler with plenty of room to grow. 2020 NBA Draft predictions including pick-by-pick analysis from CBS Sports NBA experts. 2020 NBA Draft Complete Two Rounds. Has good shooting touch but needs to show it is sustainable. The 2020 NBA draft was held on November 18, 2020. He has really impressed teams with his length and playmaking upside. Has just one gear with the ball in his hands: Top speed. I've gone back and forth on whether the Warriors should, and will, select Anthony Edwards or James Wiseman — if they even execute this pick. It's possible he could go in the top five — but if he slips this far, the Wizards should enthusiasticly select him. 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview, 2020 NBA Draft Results, Grades and Instant Analysis, The Elite 25 – The Top 25 Prospects in High School Basketball, 2020 NBA Draft Big Board, Mid November Edition, Celtics get the Grizzlies first round pick, top 6 protected, Celtics get Bucks pick via Suns, top 7 protected (Baynes trade), Grizzlies get Jazz first round pick, protected 1-7 and 15-30 (Conley trade), Hawks get Cavs pick, top 10 protected (becomes 2021 and 2022 2nds if not conveyed), Hawks get the Nets first round pick, lottery protected (Crabbe, Prince trade).

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