The NBA Draft Is Over

It was a pretty predictable night in the NBA draft last night. The top 14 picks looked like this:
1. John Wall, Guard, Kentucky to the Wizards Grade: A
2. Evan Turner, Guard, Ohio State to the Sixers Grade: A
3. Derrick Favors, Forward, Georgia Tech to the Nets Grade: A-
4. Wesley Johnson, Forward, Syracuse to the the Timberwolves Grade: A-
5. DeMarcus Cousins, Forward-Center, Kentucky to the Kings Grade: A
6. Ekpe Udoh, Forward, Baylor to the Warriors Grade: B+
7. Greg Monroe, Forward, Georgetown to the Pistons Grade: A-
8. Al Farouq-Aminu, Forward, Wake Forest to the Clippers Grade: A
9. Gordon Hawyard, Guard-Forward, Butler to the Jazz Grade: B
10. Paul George, Forward, Fresno State to the Pacers Grade: C-
11. Cole Aldrich, Center, Kansas to the Hornets Grade: B+
12. Xavier Henry, Guard-Forward, Kansas to the Grizzlies Grade: B
13. Ed Davis, Forward, North Carolina to the Raptors Grade: B+
14. Patrick Patterson, Forward to the Rockets Grade: A-
Awards
Best Pick: John Wall to Wizards, Number 1 Overall
Best Steal: Patrick Patterson to Rockets, Number 14 Overall
Biggest Bust: Paul George to Pacers, Number 10 Overall

NBA Mock Draft: Second Round, Picks 47-60

47. Bucks- Dwayne Collins, PF The Bucks could use a young inside threat to go along wtih Andrew Bogut.
48. Heat- Derrick Caracter, PF The power forward from UTEP means yet another forward for the Heat as they could stock up.
49. Spurs- Art Parakhouski, C An unknown from Radford Parakhouski gives the Spurs an option when Tim Duncan retires which will be very soon.
50. Mavericks- Luke Harangody, SF-PF One of the best players ever to wear a Notre Dame uniform Harangody is an option if Dirk Nowitzki leaves to the market this offseason.
51. Thunder- Sherron Collins, PG The former Jayhawk is experienced but will have to wait a few years until he plays depending on Russell Westbrook.
52. Celtics- Jon Scheyer, PG-SG If Scheyer moves to shooting guard all time he could easily be picked up by the Celts to replace Ray Allen when he retires.
53. Hawks- Darington Hobson, SF(right) After a surprise season in the Mountain West with New Mexico Hobson will give the Hawks another option at small forward.
54. Clippers- Mac Koshwal, PF The Clippers already have some inside threats but they could always move Koshwal to small forward if they decide to draft him.
55. Jazz- Charles Garcia, SF-PF All the way from Seattle Garcia helps at small forward to the injury prone Andrei Kirilenko.
56. Timberwolves- Manny Harris, SG Going into the '09-'10 season Harris and his Michigan Wolverines were expected to be one of the top teams in the Big Ten. They had a disappointing which explains Harris dropping all the way to 56.
57. Pacers- Denis Clemente, PG Clemente is yet another strong Big 12 guard who gives the Pacers various options.
58. Lakers- Alexey Shved, PG-SG The international star from Russia gives the Lakers an explosive new guard.
59. Magic- Dexter Pittman, C Pittman can back up Dwight Howard but the Magic will find some way to play the big cenetr.
60. Suns- Latavious Williams, PF A nice power forward from the USA international team Williams gives the Suns another post presece with Robin Lopez and Channing Fyre.

NBA Mock Draft: Second Round, Picks 39-46

39. Knicks- Jerome Jordan, C With an aging roster inside except for David Lee the Knicks could use the strong C-USA center.
40. Pacers- Nemanja Bjelica, SF The Brandon Rush pick hasn't quite worked out yet so the Pacers could try a new approach with the star from Serbia.
41. Heat- Greivis Vasquez, PG-SG If Dwayne Wade leaves Vasquez could become a starter right away as the Heat could use the sharpshooter.
42. Heat- Samardo Samuels, PF If the Heat grab an earlier big man like many predict including me (Hassan Whiteside) they could use Samuels as another young inside threat.
43. Lakers- Matt Bouldin, PG-SG The West Coast star stays in the West Coast as the Lakers pick him up to backup aging Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant.
44. Blazers- Jarvis Varnado, PF The great shot blocker will help the Blazers inside if LaMarcus Aldrige or Greg Oden aren't fully healthy.
45. Timberwolves- Tiny Gallon, PF An interesting name for a big man, Gallon gives the T-Wolves yet another big man.
46. Suns- Mikhael Torrence, PG-SG Steve Nash isn't getting any younger so the guard from Alabama could help the Suns in the future.

NBA Mock Draft: Second Round, Picks 31-38

31. Nets- Craig Brackins, PF Even though the Nets already have Brook Lopez, the Nets could make a great young post duo.
32. Thunder- Trevor Booker, PF Another post man gives the Thunder more and more depth inside.
33. Kings- Lance Stephenson, SG Sacremento grabbed a great guard last year in Tyreke Evans. They will get another one in sharp shooter.
34. Warriors- Stanley Robinson, SF The big man Robinson gives the Warriors another forward to help Al Farouq Aminu if they do pick up the pair.
35. Wizards- Damion James, SF James is more of a power forward figure than small forward so the Wizards can move him around.
36. Pistons- Jordon Crawford, SG The former Indiana Hoosier, who was a star for Xavier last year returns to the Midwest as the Pistons need a shooting guard.
37. Bucks- Willie Warren, PG-SG(right) The star from Oklahoma could the team's savior by helping with Brandon Jennings.
38. Knicks- Lazar Hayward, SF When Wesley Matthews and Dominic James left for the NBA Hayward was the only Golden Eagles star that had stayed. Last year helped him show he was a leader and can score.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 17-23

17. Bulls- Paul George, SF Another underrated player from the WAC from Fresno State George gives the Bulls a new forward.
18. Heat- Hassan Whiteside, C Whiteside could be the next Alonzo Mourning for the Heat and let Jermaine O'Neal play power forward.
19. Celtics- Larry Sanders, SF-PF An almost unknown from VCU Sanders gives Boston a backup to either Kevin Garnett or Paul Pierce.
20. Spurs- Gordon Hayward, SF With Richard Jefferson being a disappointment the Spurs new a small forward. Who could resist Hayward after his Cindrella run to the National Championship with Butler.
21. Thunder- Daniel Orton, PF-C With Orton the Thunder could finally get a much needed center.
22. Blazers- Armon Johnson, PG-SG Andre Miller is getting old and Jerryd Bayless is raw, the Blazers need another point guard who could also backup Brandon Roy.
23. Timberwolves- Soloman Alabi, C If the T-Wolves pick DeMarcus Cousins like I predict they could use another big man.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 11-16

11. Hornets- Ed Davis, PF (right) New Orleans could get a new forward to relieve David West but they could also go with Donatas Motiejunas from Lithuania.
12. Grizzlies- Xavier Henry, SG Henry is a young and explosive shooter that gives the Grizzlies a strong bech player unless they start him in front of O.J. Mayo.
13. Raptors- Donatas Motiejunas, PF With Chris Bosh becoming a free agent the Rapors could use a power forward.
14. Rockets- Ekpe Udoh, PF (left) Udoh could go in the top ten or falter all the way down to the Bucks at 15. The Rockets can't resist the Baylor forward with the 14th pick.
15. Bucks- Luke Babbit, PF-SF An underrated player from the WAC Babbit gives the Bucks a young forward that can play various postitions.
16. Timberwolves- Avery Bradley, SG Bradley gives the Timberwolves a new and explosive guard to play with Johny Flynn.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 1-10

1. Wizards- John Wall, PG Wall in the anonymous number one and with Gilbert Arenas struggling he could start right away.
2. Sixers- Evan Turner, PG A close number two to Wall Turner will give the Sixers assists, rebounds and points and a solid point guard.
3. Nets- Derrick Favors, PF The number two one and done on the list with Wall, Favors could make New Jersey's inside game potent teaming up with Brook Lopez.
4. Timberwolves- DeMarcus Cousins, PF Just a guess. The Wolves could look at Wesley Johnson but few can pass up this psychical forward.
5. Kings- Wesley Johnson, SF (right) With no huge scoring options except for Tyreke Evans the Kings should look at Johnson who could replace Desmond Mason at small forward.
6. Warriors Al Farouq-Aminu, SF (left) Aminu will give Golden State a new forward in for veteran Corey Maggette. With Monta Ellis feeding to him, he could be the Rookie of the Year.
7. Pistons- Patrick Patterson, PF The Pistons could easily go with Greg Monroe at this spot but why not another Wildcat? Patterson will help an aging Pistons roster.
8. Clippers- Cole Aldrich, C Again the Clippers could easily have gone with Monroe but Aldrich is experienced an knows how to win. He could be a threat playing alongside vet Chirs Kaman and youngster Blake Griffin.
9. Jazz- Greg Monroe, PF Finally Monroe goes to a Jazz team that needs to get a little younger inside with aging Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur.
10. Pacers- James Anderson, SG Tons of players could go at this slot including Ekpe Udoh and Xavier Henry. Anderson knows how to be a leader and gives the Pacers a new and young guard to play with T.J. Ford.
Picks 11-20 coming soon

NBA Draft Team By Team Prospects: Kansas Jayhawks

Cole Aldrich, C Predicted: Number Eight
Aldrich is probably the best center in this year's draft class. He can rebound the ball dominantly well also scoring. He could go at number eight to the Clippers and play alongside Chris Kaman and Blake Griffin.
Xavier Henry, SF Predicted: Number Thirteen
Last year's star freshman star of the Big 12 Henry averaged 13.4 points per game and 4.4 rebounds a game. He's a young possibility to go to Toronto at 13 as they need a shooting guard after the disappointment of DeMar DeRosan.
Sherron Collins, PG Predicted: 2nd Round, 55 overall
Surprised one of the best point guards in the past four years is this far down on the list. But the question:Is he ready for the NBA. The Jazz could use a backup to Deron Williams.

NBA Draft Team By Team Prospects:Kentucky Wildcats

John Wall, PG (Going into soph. season) Predicted: Number One overall
Wall is the anonymous number one after a fantastic one and done with the 'Cats. Wall averaged 16.6 points per game well also putting up 6.5 assists per game. Plus, he led the Wildcats to an Elite Eight apperance. If the Nets don't take him which would be a surprise he'll b gone at number two.
DeMarcus Cousins, PF (Going into soph. season) Predicted: Number Five overall
Another one and done Cousins is a pyschical and intense player and shows in his stats. 15.1 points per game with 9.8 rebounds per game and a 1.8 blocks per game. The Wizards could use an inside threat now with Antawn Jamison in Cleveland.
Patrick Patterson, PF (Going into senior season) Predicted: Number Eight overall
Before the Wildcats freshman class of Cousins and Wall Kentucky relyed on strong forward. Despite just a season in which he averaged less than an assist a game hes a top 10 prospect. Heck, power forwards aren't supposed to be big passers.
Others: Eric Bledsoe