By Hocine Loukkaf on 6/10/2018
As we now know who is coming back to college and who is definiteley entering the 2018 NBA Draft, it’s time to launch our first mock for the 2019 NBA Draft (click on the name for player’s profile).
1. RJ Barrett 6-7 SF Duke, freshman
A skilled and physical wing who plays with a passion. Has always been a winner whatever the level of competition.
2. Romeo Langford 6-5 SG Indiana, freshman
Maybe the best scorer of the pack, will be asked to score a lot for Indiana
3. Jontay Porter 6-11 PF Missouri, sophomore
Very skilled ans smart player whose style of play exactly fits what the NBA is looking for
4. Cam Reddish 6-7 SF/SG Duke, freshman
Strong physical tools, could be an elite three and D at the next level
5. Nassir Little 6-7 SF UNC, freshman
Intense player who will have playing time right away for the Tar Heels
6. Bol Bol 7-0 PF/C Oregon, freshman
Physical freak who will need to step up his game and show toughness at the college level
7. Zion Williamson 6-6 PF Duke, freshman
Another physical freak, will be asked to dominate inside as Duke’s wing is stacked
8. Sekou Doumbouya (France) 6-9 SF/PF, 2000
The French phenom is a do it all player who needs to improve everything from his handles to his shooting
9. Charles Bassey 6-10 PF/C Western Kentucky, freshman
Reclassified into 2018 class. Strong rebounder and defensive player whose offensive game is fast improving
10. Bryan Penn-Johnson 6-11 PF Washington, freshman
Washington has become specialist in helping underrated players become high picks. The ultra long Penn Johnson could be next
11. Joel Ayayi 6-5 SG/PG Gonzaga, freshman
The very young French combo has spent the year training with the team as a redshirt freshman, very interesting tools for a combo
12. Naz Reid 6-10 C/PF LSU, freshman
Reid is a strong big man who can shoot, handle and pass like a guard
13. Daniel Gafford 6-11 230 C Arkansas, sophomore
A long defensive center who must improve his offensive game
14. Jaylen Hoard 6-9 SF/PF Wake Forest, freshman
Versatile combo forward who can shoot and mix it up inside
15. Bruno Fernando 6-10 C/PF Maryland, sophomore
Fernando will need to be more dominant and extend his range to the three point line
16. EJ Montgomery 6-10 PF Kentucky, freshman
A very skilled and versatile big, could be a surprise for the Wildcats
17. Goga Bitadze 6-11 250 Mega Leks (Serbia) 1999
Mobile big men who has already been productive this year in Adriatic League. Will be able to improve on his shooting and overall efficiency.
18. Rui Hachimura 6-8 SF/PF Gonzaga, freshman
His game has not reached his physical upside yet, he needs to improve drastically his shooting and bball IQ. Potential defensive stopper.
19. Sagaba Konate 6-7 PF/C West Virginia, junior
One of the best defensive players in NCAA, could use his junior year to develop a reliable three point shot
20. Jarrett Culver 6-5 SG Texas Tech, sophomore
After seeing his teammate Zhaire Smith become a potential first rounder, Culver’s versatility and outside shooting could help him reach the same goal
21. Keldon Johnson 6-6 SG/SF Kentucky, freshman
Will be the main outside offensive leader for the Wildcats, a strong and savvy swingman
22. Jaylen Hands 6-2 PG UCLA, sophomore
Aaron Holiday gone, Hands will be the leader for the Bruins, needs to improve his outside shot
23. Austin Wiley 6-10 C Auburn, sophomore
After an interesting combine despite not playing this year, Wiley has all the tools to dominate the SEC inside. Must work on developing a realiable outside shot
24. Killian Tillie (France) 6-10 PF Gonzaga, junior
Mobile and skilled big men, Tillie needs to get stronger to attract more interest from NBA teams
25. Luka Samanic (Croatia) 6-11 PF/SF , 2000
Your classic stretch four, Samanic is a good athlete who can shoot the three
26. Kenny Wooten 6-9 PF Oregon, sophomore
A very raw defensive big, Wooten could use Bol Bol’s presence to showcase his improvement
27. Tre Jones 6-2 PG Vanderbilt, freshman
Probably the best incoming freshman PG, Tyus Jones’ brother will lead Duke’s armada
28. Simi Shittu 6-8 PF/SF Vanderbilt, freshman
A bit of a tweener, Shittu has solid body and athleticism to be efficient for the Commodores
29. Adam Mokoka (France) 6-4 SG/PG Gravelines (France), 1998
Mokoka has displayed his length and athleticism at the NBA Global camp, he now needs to be work on his shooting and overall efficiency
30. O’Shae Brissett 6-8 SF Syracuse, sophomore
Had a very interesting freshman year with good scoring and rebounding numbers. Has to improve his shooting percentages
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