Updated Mock Draft (First Round)

1. Milwaukee - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. Atlanta - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
3. Portland - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
4. New Orleans - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
5. Charlotte - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
6. Utah - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
7. Toronto - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
8. New York - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
9. Golden State - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
10. LA Lakers - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
11. Orlando - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
12. LA Clippers - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
13. Charlotte - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
14. Minnesota - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
15. New Jersey - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
16. Toronto - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
17. Indiana - Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
18. Boston - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
21. Phoenix - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
22. Denver - Andrew Bynum (7'0'', C, HS)
23. Sacramento - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
24. Houston - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
27. Utah - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
28. San Antonio - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
29. Miami - Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.)
30. New York - Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)

Mostly Likely Draft Busts

1. Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.) - If anyone has bust written all over them it is May. He is an undersized unathletic PF with no jumpshot. May dominated in college by pure strength, he pushed people around to get where he needed to go. That isn't going to happen at the next level. May has a good feel for the game and could become a Corlis Williamson type in the NBA, but he does not rank among the top 30 players in this draft.

2. Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.) - Some people are so high on Warrick you would think he's the second coming of Tmac. I loved Warrick in college, but he gets by on athleticism alone. He is a classic tweener that doesn't have the size to cover PF's or the speed to cover SF's. Warrick is a freak level athlete who could become a Shawn Marion type if all goes right with him, but he has shown little more than the ability to dunk so far. He is a risk/reward player.

3. Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania) - I personally like Martynas a lot, but most of the big Euro centers turn out to be much ado about nothing. He has good skills for a player his size, but whether he has the body or the ability to play in the NBA is anyone's guess.

4. Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.) - Mechanical center who did not live up to his hype his freshman year. Rumor out of Lexington is he has work ethic issues. Morris has good basketball IQ, but he seemed limited in college so his NBA future is cloudy to say the least.

5. Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.) - Charlie has great skills for his size, but appears to be infected with Rasheed Wallace disease, causing him to completely disappear in games for no apparent reason. He has been a big tease his first 2 years at UConn. He has the size and skills to be a top 5 pick, he seems to be the only person who isn't aware he should be dominate.

6. Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.) - Simien appears to be the textbook definition of a good college player who will be no better than average in the NBA. His bust potential pretty much depends on how early he is draft. If he goes in the mid 1st round then some might be looking at a bust, if he goes early 2nd round where I project him it is a solid pick. Same goes for Rashad McCants and Dee Brown.

7. Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.) - Has the body and inside game to dominate at the NBA level, but lacks passion and aggressive play at times. If Taft goes to a team with solid leadership he should turn out well, if not he may have bust written all over him. I pray he isn't picked by the Knicks, if he is he will be playing in Belgium in no time.

8. Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS) - Green is this years high risk/reward player. He could very well become the best player of this draft or he could be the next Lenny Cooke, who is Lenny Cooke you ask...exactly. Green has the skills to be the next Tmac, but is far from a sure thing. He is worth the risk in my humble opinion.

9. Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.) - Garcia brings a lot of skills to the table. He is long and lean with a solid jumper. Reminds me a bit of Tayshaun Prince. But many question Garcia's ability to stay out of foul trouble and perform in big games and against good defenders. Garcia hurt his draft stock with a subpar NCAA tourny. Deron Williams locked Garcia up completely when he covered him and he is 4 inches shorter. Garcia will need to work to become a good NBA player.

10. Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.) - Deron is a top player in this draft, but he may also have more bust potential than any of the other lock lottery picks. Felton is a safer pick, but Deron has more upside. Foot speed ability to cover NBA level PG's is a question. He mostly covered SG's in college with Dee Brown covering the quicker PG's. He may need to be used like Eric Snow was in Philly, with an Iverson or Francis type PG.

Updated Mock Draft (First Round Only)

1. Milwaukee - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. Atlanta - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
3. Portland - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
4. New Orleans - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
5. Charlotte - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
6. Utah - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
7. Toronto - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
8. New York - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
9. LA Lakers - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
10. Golden State - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
11. Orlando - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
12. LA Clippers - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
13. Charlotte - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
14. Minnesota - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
15. New Jersey - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
16. Toronto - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
17. Indiana - Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
18. Boston - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
21. Phoenix - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
22. Denver - Andrew Bynum (7'0'', C, HS)
23. Sacramento - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
24. Houston - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
27. Utah - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
28. San Antonio - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
29. Miami - Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.)
30. New York - CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)

My Top 60 Draft Prospects

1. Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
3. Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
4. Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
5. Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
6. Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
7. Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
9. Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
10. Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
11. Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
12. Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
13. Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
14. Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
15. Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
16. Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
17. Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
18. Andrew Bynum (7'0'', C, HS)
19. Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
20. Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
21. Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
22. Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
23. Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
24. Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
25. Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
26. Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
27. Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
28. Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.)
29. Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)
30. Julius Hodge (6'6'', SG, NC State, Sr.)
31. Ronny Turiaf (6'10'', PF, Gonzaga, Sr.)
32. Salim Stoudamire (6'1'', SG, Arizona, Sr.)
33. CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)
34. Nate Robinson (5'9'', PG, Washington, Jr.)
35. Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
36. John Gilchrist (6'2'', PG, Maryland, Jr.)
37. Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
38. Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
39. Brandon Rush (6'7'', SG, HS)
40. Erazem Lorbek (6'11'', PF/C, Slovenia)
41. Mickael Gelabale (6'7'', SF, France)
42. Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.)
43. Linas Kleiza (6'8'', PF, Missouri, Soph.)
44. Ryan Gomes (6'8'', SF, Providence, Sr.)
45. Louis Williams (6'2'', SG, HS)
46. Eddie Basden (6'5'', SG, Charlotte, Sr.)
47. Monta Ellis (6'3'', SG, HS)
48. Vladimir Veremeenko (6'10'', PF, Belarus)
49. Dijon Thompson (6'8'', SG, UCLA, Sr.)
50. Jason Maxiell (6'7'', PF, Cincinatti, Sr.)
51. Lawrence Roberts (6'9'', PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)
52. Brandon Bass (6'8'', PF, LSU, Soph.)
53. Jawad Williams (6'8'', SF, UNC, Sr.)
54. Daniel Ewing (6'3'', PG, Duke, Sr.)
55. Sean Banks (6'8'', SF, Memphis, Soph.)
56. Mindaugas Katelynas (6'9'', SF, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.)
57. David Lee (6'9'', PF, Florida, Sr.)
58. Filiberto Rivera (6'2'', PG, UTEP, Sr.)
59. Stefano Mancinelli (6'8'', SF, Italy)
60. Pops Mensah-Bonsu (6'9'', PF, George Washington, Jr.)

Top 50 Current NBA Players

This list goes mainly by who I consider better at this moment, but past performance and other issues have also been taken into consideration.

1. Shaquille O'Neal
2. Tim Duncan
3. Kevin Garnett
4. LeBron James
5. Dirk Nowitzki
6. Allen Iverson
7. Tracy McGrady
8. Steve Nash
9. Dwayne Wade
10. Amare Stoudamire
11. Kobe Bryant
12. Ray Allen
13. Jason Kidd
14. Jermaine O'Neal
15. Shawn Marion
16. Peja Stojakovic
17. Chauncey Billups
18. Ben Wallace
19. Ron Artest
20. Paul Pierce
21. Vince Carter
22. Pao Gasol
23. Baron Davis
24. Steve Francis
25. Andre Kirilenko
26. Elton Brand
27. Mike Bibby
28. Gilbert Arenas
29. Yao Ming
30. Stephon Marbury
31. Rashard Lewis
32. Rasheed Wallace
33. Larry Hughes
34. Chris Webber
35. Rip Hamilton
36. Brad Miller
37. Manu Ginobli
38. Zydrunas Illgauskus
39. Michael Redd
40. Chris Bosh
41. Grant Hill
42. Richard Jefferson
43. Carmelo Anthony
44. Marcus Camby
45. Kenyon Martin
46. Joe Johnson
47. Antawn Jamison
48. Jason Richardson
49. Lamar Odom
50. Corey Magette

Comming Soon

1. Dwight Howard
2. Tayshaun Prince
3. Ben Gordon
4. Samuel Dalembert
5. Emeka Okafor
6. Al Jefferson
7. Josh Howard
8. Nene Hilario
9. Shaun Livingston
10. Josh Smith
11. Andre Iguodala
12. JR Smith
13. Chris Kamen
14. Sebastian Telfair
15. Darko Milicic
16. Luke Ridenour
17. Andris Biedrins
18. Robert Swift
19. Josh Childress
20. Dorell Wright

Updated Mock Draft (Full Draft)

1st Round

1. Atlanta - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. New Orleans - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
3. Charlotte - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
4. Utah - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
5. Portland - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
6. Milwaukee - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
7. Toronto - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. New York - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
9. Golden State - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
10. LA Lakers - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
11. Orlando - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
12. LA Clippers - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
13. Charlotte - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
14. Minnesota - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
15. New Jersey - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
16. Toronto - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
17. Indiana - Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
18. Boston - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Andrew Bynum (7'0'', C, HS)
21. Phoenix - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
22. Denver - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
23. Sacramento - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
24. Houston - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
27. Utah - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
28. San Antonio - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
29. Miami - Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.)
30. New York - CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)

2nd Round

31. Atlanta - Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)
32. LA Clippers - Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
33. New Orleans - Ronny Turiaf (6'10'', PF, Gonzaga, Sr.)
34. Utah - Mickael Gelabale (6'7'', SF, France)
35. Portland - Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.)
36. Milwaukee - Monta Ellis (6'3'', SG, HS)
37. LA Lakers - Erazem Lorbek (6'11'', PF/C, Slovenia)
38. Orlando - Julius Hodge (6'6'', SG, NC State, Sr.)
39. LA Lakers - Ryan Gomes (6'8'', SF, Providence, Sr.)
40. Golden State - Brandon Bass (6'8'', PF, LSU, Soph.)
41. Orlando - David Lee (6'9'', PF, Florida, Sr.)
42. Toronto - Brandon Rush (6'7'', SG, HS)
43. New Jersey - Linas Kleiza (6'8'', PF, Missouri, Soph.)
44. Orlando - Salim Stoudamire (6'1'', SG, Arizona, Sr.)
45. Philidelphia - Dijon Thompson (6'8'', SG, UCLA, Sr.)
46. Indiana - John Gilchrist (6'2'', PG, Maryland, Jr.)
47. Minnesota - Stefano Mancinelli (6'8'', SF, Italy)
48. Seattle - Jason Maxiell (6'7'', PF, Cincinatti, Sr.)
49. Washington - Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
50. Boston - Matt Walsh (6'6'', SG, Florida, Jr.)
51. Utah - Mindaugas Katelynas (6'9'', SF, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.)
52. Denver - Jared Homan (6'10'', PF, Iowa State, Sr.)
53. Boston - Lawrence Roberts (6'9'', PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)
54. New York - Nate Robinson (5'9'', PG, Washington, Jr.)
55. Seattle - Pops Mensah-Bonsu (6'9'', PF, George Washington, Jr.)
56. Detroit - Jawad Williams (6'8'', SF, UNC, Sr.)
57. Phoenix - Eddie Basden (6'5'', SG, Charlotte, Sr.)
58. Toronto - Tiras Wade (6'7'', SG, La. Lafayette, Jr.)
59. Atlanta - Louis Williams (6'2'', SG, HS)
60. Utah - Sean Banks (6'8'', SF, Memphis, Soph.)


Just Missed: Daniel Ewing (6'3'', PG, Duke, Sr.), Chuck Hayes (6'6'', SF, Kentucky, Sr.), Luther Head (6'3'', SG, Illinois, Sr.), Filiberto Rivera (6'2'', PG, UTEP, Sr.), Bracey Wright (6'3'', SG, Indiana, Jr.)

Aleksandrov Injured

Nemanja Aleksandrov is out 6 to 9 months with a knee injury. He was projected as a top 5 player in this years draft just a year ago, but played sparingly and poorly in Europe this year, causing his stock to drop. This injury will likely be the straw that broke the camels back and forces him out of this draft (something that was rumored even before the injury) because he will not be able to workout for teams or participate in summer leagues. For a player that is already seen as a project, that's not a great start. Nemanja is still young and truthfully another year in Europe will probably help his game. He has a huge upside and solid skills, so look for him in next years draft. Looks like this years draft finally has its first player pulling out. Expect a lot more to follow. I'm talking to you Shavlik Randolph.

Updated Mock Draft (Full Draft)

1st Round

1. Atlanta - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. New Orleans - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
3. Charlotte - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
4. Utah - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
5. Portland - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
6. Milwaukee - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
7. Toronto - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. New York - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
9. Golden State - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
10. LA Lakers - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
11. Orlando - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
12. LA Clippers - Nemanja Aleksandrov (6'10'', SF, Serbia)
13. Charlotte - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
14. Minnesota - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
15. New Jersey - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
16. Toronto - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
17. Indiana - Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
18. Boston - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Andrew Bynum (7'0'', C, HS)
21. Phoenix - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
22. Denver - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
23. Sacramento - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
24. Houston - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
27. Utah - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
28. San Antonio - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
29. Miami - Randolph Morris (6'11'', C, Kentucky, Fresh.)
30. New York - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)

2nd Round

31. Atlanta - CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)
32. LA Clippers - Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
33. New Orleans - Ronny Turiaf (6'10'', PF, Gonzaga, Sr.)
34. Utah - Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)
35. Portland - Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.)
36. Milwaukee - Monta Ellis (6'3'', SG, HS)
37. LA Lakers - Erazem Lorbek (6'11'', PF/C, Slovenia)
38. Orlando - Julius Hodge (6'6'', SG, NC State, Sr.)
39. LA Lakers - Mickael Gelabale (6'7'', SF, France)
40. Golden State - Ryan Gomes (6'8'', SF, Providence, Sr.)
41. Orlando - David Lee (6'9'', PF, Florida, Sr.)
42. Toronto - Brandon Rush (6'7'', SG, HS)
43. New Jersey - Brandon Bass (6'8'', PF, LSU, Soph.)
44. Orlando - Salim Stoudamire (6'1'', SG, Arizona, Sr.)
45. Philidelphia - Dijon Thompson (6'8'', SG, UCLA, Sr.)
46. Indiana - Linas Kleiza (6'8'', PF, Missouri, Soph.)
47. Minnesota - Stefano Mancinelli (6'8'', SF, Italy)
48. Seattle - Jason Maxiell (6'7'', PF, Cincinatti, Sr.)
49. Washington - Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
50. Boston - Matt Walsh (6'6'', SG, Florida, Jr.)
51. Utah - Mindaugas Katelynas (6'9'', SF, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.)
52. Denver - Jared Homan (6'10'', PF, Iowa State, Sr.)
53. Boston - John Gilchrist (6'2'', PG, Maryland, Jr.)
54. New York - Nate Robinson (5'9'', PG, Washington, Jr.)
55. Seattle - Lawrence Roberts (6'9'', PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)
56. Detroit - Jawad Williams (6'8'', SF, UNC, Sr.)
57. Phoenix - Pops Mensah-Bonsu (6'9'', PF, George Washington, Jr.)
58. Toronto - Tiras Wade (6'7'', SG, La. Lafayette, Jr.)
59. Atlanta - Louis Williams (6'2'', SG, HS)
60. Utah - Sean Banks (6'8'', SF, Memphis, Soph.)

Just Missed: Eddie Basden (6'5'', SG, Charlotte, Sr.), Daniel Ewing (6'3'', PG, Duke, Sr.), Chuck Hayes (6'6'', SF, Kentucky, Sr.), Luther Head (6'3'', SG, Illinois, Sr.), Filiberto Rivera (6'2'', PG, UTEP, Sr.), Bracey Wright (6'3'', SG, Indiana, Jr.)

2006 Draft Top Prospects

1. Rudy Gay (6'9'', SF, UConn, Fresh.)
2. Adam Morrison (6'8'', SG, Gonzaga, Soph.)
3. Andrea Bargnani (7'0'', PF, Italy)
4. Josh Boone (6'10'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
5. Sergio Rodriguez (6'3'', PG, Spain)
6. LaMarcus Aldridge (6'1'', PF, Texas, Fresh.)
7. Ronnie Brewer (6'7'', SG, Arkansas, Soph.)
8. Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
9. Jordan Farmar (6'2'', PG, UCLA, Fresh.)
10. Rodney Carney (6'7'', SF, Memphis, Jr.)
11. Sheldon Williams (6'9'', PF, Duke, Jr.)
12. Marko Tomas (6'8'',SG, Croatia)
13. Uros Tripkovic (6'5'', SG, Serbia)
14. Vladimir Veremeenko (6'10'', PF, Belarus)
15. Sammy Mejia (6'6'', PG, DePaul, Soph.)
16. Darius Washington Jr. (6'2'', PG, Memphis, Fresh.)
17. Matt Harayasz (6'11'', C, Stanford, Jr.)
18. Guillermo Diaz (6'2'', PG, Miami, Soph.)
19. Brandon Bass (6'8'', PF, LSU, Soph.)
20. Curtis Stinson (6'3'', SG, Iowa State, Soph.)
21. Hassan Adams (6'4'', SG, Arizona, Jr.)
22. Torin Francis (6'11'', PF, Notre Dame, Jr.)
23. Paul Davis (6'11'', C, Michigan St., Jr.)
24. Kevin Pittsnogle (6'11'', PF, West Virginia, Jr.)
25. Taj Gray (6'9'', PF, Oklahoma, Jr.)

Morris and Rush Declare

Kentucky center Randolph Morris has declared for the draft, even after a subpar freshman season where he averaged a little over 8 points and 5 rebounds a game. Morris was one of the most highly sought after recruits last year and even though he struggled at times in his freshman season he will still likely go in the middle to late first round if he decides to stay in the draft. He would likely be a top 6 or 7 pick in next years draft though.

Prep star Brandon Rush becomes the 8th high school senior to declare for this years NBA draft. Rush is a top 10 prep player with great athleticism, but a few years of college would do him some good. He could play his way into the first round with some solid workouts, but right now I'd bet we see him in college next year.

Rush wasn't the only prep star making news this week. Monta Ellis, who declared for the draft last week has signed with an agent, thus killing any chance of going to college and proving that he is a moron. Ellis is a mid 2nd rounder right now with serious question marks to his game and attitude. Signing with an agent and giving himself no out was a huge mistake, and one that may cost him dearly. Just ask Lenny Cooke. This isn't a total loss, as fans in Europe may now get to watch Ellis play now for the next 10 years or so.

Updated Mock Draft (Full Draft)

1st Round

1. Atlanta - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. New Orleans - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
3. Charlotte - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
4. Utah - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
5. Portland - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
6. Milwaukee - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
7. Toronto - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. New York - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
9. Golden State - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
10. LA Lakers - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
11. Orlando - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
12. LA Clippers - Nemanja Aleksandrov (6'10'', SF, Serbia)
13. Charlotte - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
14. Minnesota - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
15. New Jersey - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
16. Toronto - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
17. Indiana - Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
18. Boston - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
21. Phoenix - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
22. Denver - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
23. Sacramento - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
24. Houston - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
27. Utah - CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)
28. San Antonio - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
29. Miami - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
30. New York - Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)

2nd Round

31. Atlanta - Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
32. LA Clippers - Ronny Turiaf (6'10'', PF, Gonzaga, Sr.)
33. New Orleans - Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.)
34. Utah - Mickael Gelabale (6'7'', SF, France)
35. Portland - David Lee (6'9'', PF, Florida, Sr.)
36. Milwaukee - Monta Ellis (6'3'', SG, HS)
37. LA Lakers - Erazem Lorbek (6'11'', PF/C, Slovenia)
38. Orlando - Julius Hodge (6'6'', SG, NC State, Sr.)
39. LA Lakers - Linas Kleiza (6'8'', PF, Missouri, Soph.)
40. Golden State - Dijon Thompson (6'8'', SG, UCLA, Sr.)
41. Orlando - Ryan Gomes (6'8'', SF, Providence, Sr.)
42. Toronto - Stefano Mancinelli (6'8'', SF, Italy)
43. New Jersey - John Gilchrist (6'2'', PG, Maryland, Jr.)
44. Orlando - Salim Stoudamire (6'1'', SG, Arizona, Sr.)
45. Philidelphia - Nate Robinson (5'9'', PG, Washington, Jr.)
46. Indiana - Jared Homan (6'10'', PF, Iowa State, Sr.)
47. Minnesota - Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
48. Seattle - Jason Maxiell (6'7'', PF, Cincinatti, Sr.)
49. Washington - Matt Walsh (6'6'', SG, Florida, Jr.)
50. Boston - Mindaugas Katelynas (6'9'', SF, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.)
51. Utah - Lawrence Roberts (6'9'', PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)
52. Denver - Jawad Williams (6'8'', SF, UNC, Sr.)
53. Boston - Luther Head (6'3'', SG, Illinois, Sr.)
54. New York - Bracey Wright (6'3'', SG, Indiana, Jr.)
55. Seattle - Shawne Williams (6'9'', SF, HS)
56. Detroit - Pops Mensah-Bonsu (6'9'', PF, George Washington, Jr.)
57. Phoenix - Sean Banks (6'8'', SF, Memphis, Soph.)
58. Toronto - Tiras Wade (6'7'', SG, La. Lafayette, Jr.)
59. Atlanta - Filiberto Rivera (6'2'', PG, UTEP, Sr.)
60. Utah - Chuck Hayes (6'6'', SF, Kentucky, Sr.)

Updated Mock Draft (First Round)

1. Atlanta - Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. New Orleans - Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
3. Charlotte - Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
4. Utah - Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
5. Portland - Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
6. Milwaukee - Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
7. Toronto - Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. New York - Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
9. Golden State - Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
10. LA Lakers - Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
11. Orlando - Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
12. LA Clippers - Nemanja Aleksandrov (6'10'', SF, Serbia)
13. Charlotte - Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
14. Minnesota - Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
15. New Jersey - Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
16. Toronto - Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
17. Indiana - Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
18. Boston - Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
19. Memphis - Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
20. Denver - Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
21. Phoenix - Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
22. Denver - CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)
23. Sacramento - Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
24. Houston - Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
25. Seattle - Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
26. Detroit - Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
27. Utah - Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
28. San Antonio - Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
29. Miami - Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
30. New York - Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)

More Players Declare

Kevin Pittsnoggle - The West Virginia center is declaring just to test the waters it appears. He his a wicked jump shot but not much else. Pittsnoggle didn't even become a starter until halfway through the year. He will be back at WVU next year, even thought his jumper may get him drafted in the 2nd round.

Martin Iti - The Charlotte center is in this draft for good, after declaring and pulling out of the draft last year. He has good size at 7'1'', but he doesn't have a first round game. He will be draft, but almost certainly in the 2nd round.

Martell Webster - Along with Andray Blatche, he is the fast rising high schooler in the draft. He has gone from a likely 2nd round pick to a late lottery pick. Webster is a 6'7'' wing player who can score in an abundance of ways, think Joe Johnson. Word is he has already signed with an agent, so it appears he is in the draft for good.

My Top 50 Rated Draft Prospects

1. Andrew Bogut (7'0'', C, Utah, Soph.)
2. Chris Paul (5'11'', PG, Wake Forest, Soph.)
3. Marvin Williams (6'9'', SF, UNC, Fresh.)
4. Gerald Green (6'8'', SF, HS)
5. Tiago Splitter (6'11'', PF, Brazil)
6. Martynas Andriuskevicius (7'3'', C, Lithuania)
7. Raymond Felton (6'0'', PG, UNC, Jr.)
8. Nemanja Aleksandrov (6'10'', SF, Serbia)
9. Deron Williams (6'3'', PG, Illinois, Jr.)
10. Fran Vazquez (6'10'', PF, Spain)
11. Chris Taft (6'10'', C, Pitt, Soph.)
12. Jarrett Jack (6'3'', PG, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
13. Antoine Wright (6'7'', SG, Texas A&M, Jr.)
14. Charlie Villanueva (6'11'', PF, UConn, Soph.)
15. Danny Granger (6'8'', SF, New Mexico, Sr.)
16. Ersan Ilyasova (6'9'', SF, Turkey)
17. Roko Ukic (6'5'', PG, Croatia)
18. Joey Graham (6'7'', SF, Oklahoma State, Sr.)
19. Channing Frye (6'11'', C, Arizona, Sr.)
20. Andray Blatche (6'11'', C, HS)
21. Martell Webster (6'7'', SG, HS)
22. Francisco Garcia (6'7'', SG, Louisville, Jr.)
23. Rudy Fernandez (6'5'', SG, Spain)
24. Rashad McCants (6'3'', SG, UNC, Jr.)
25. Kennedy Winston (6'6'', SG, Alabama, Jr.)
26. Ike Diogu (6'8'', PF, Arizona State, Jr.)
27. Johan Petro (7'0'', C, France)
28. Hakim Warrick (6'8'', PF, Syracuse, Sr.)
29. Marcus Slaughter (6'8'', SF, San Diego St., Soph.)
30. Ronny Turiaf (6'10'', PF, Gonzaga, Sr.)
31. Salim Stoudamire (6'1'', SG, Arizona, Sr.)
32. CJ Miles (6'6'', SG, HS)
33. Erazem Lorbek (6'11'', PF/C, Slovenia)
34. Julius Hodge (6'6'', SG, NC State, Sr.)
35. John Gilchrist (6'2'', PG, Maryland, Jr.)
36. Mickael Gelabale (6'7'', SF, France)
37. Vladimir Veremeenko (6'10'', PF, Belarus)
38. Linas Kleiza (6'8'', PF, Missouri, Soph.)
39. Nate Robinson (5'9'', PG, Washington, Jr.)
40. Lawrence Roberts (6'9'', PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)
41. Wayne Simien (6'8'', PF, Kansas, Sr.)
42. Monta Ellis (6'3'', SG, HS)
43. Jason Maxiell (6'7'', PF, Cincinatti, Sr.)
44. Sean May (6'8'', PF, UNC, Jr.)
45. Angelo Gigli (6'10'', PF, Italy)
46. Jawad Williams (6'8'', SF, UNC, Sr.)
47. Louis Williams (6'2'', SG, HS)
48. Ryan Gomes (6'8'', SF, Providence, Sr.)
49. Daniel Ewing (6'3'', PG, Duke, Sr.)
50. David Lee (6'9'', PF, Florida, Sr.)