Post Lottery Mock Draft

#1: The Washington wizards Select Aj Dybantsa

Pro Comparison: Jaylen Brown

While there is still questions between Dybantsa and Petersen when it comes to who will be the best player long term. Dybantsa is the ideal #1 pick for any team. His dominance at scoring and driving the basketball in college as a freshman was standout. He already has an NBA-ready body along with the strength to compete against pros. His determining factor will be his in-between game primarily how well his defense will translate at the next level.

#2: The Utah Jazz Select Darryn Peterson

Pro Comp: Clyde Drexler

After a turbulent freshman season at Kansas, Peterson is probably the most polarizing prospect in the draft. His role at Kansas though, showed his versatility as a guard in the league showing himself in an offense where he was put as a scoring only guard at times. His fit alongside George in Utah as a better defensive complement and extra playmaker gives an already lethal Utah offense even more juice.

#3: The Memphis Grizzlies Select Cameron Boozer

Pro Comp: Kevin Love

While being the son of Carlos Boozer, a more prototypical 4 in his time, Cam brings the strength and power that his father brought, but adds the versatility of the modern game built on versatility at all positions. His footwork offensively and all around game offensively-leading Duke in all major statistical categories-makes him an easy offensive fit with any team. The issue that comes with what team he goes to lies in his defense. The perimeter is where he can easily be attacked and he's not a good enough rim protector to be your only stop at the rim.

#4: The Chicago Bulls Select Caleb wilson

Pro Comp: Lower Level Giannis

Compared to the other of the top three, Wilson is the most raw out of all of them. While ending his season early at UNC, he showed a tools and twitchy identity. The biggest question with his game lies in his offense. His lack of perimeter shooting at the moment combined with a growing post game built around punishing opponents near the rim and turnaround jumpers. While having his questions he’s a worthy piece for a Chicago team looking to find foundational players.

#5: The Los Angeles Clippers Select Keaton Wagler

Pro Comp: Bigger Jamal Murray

After the top four the draft for the next six picks is defined by the guard depth in this class, the run starts with Wagler. His game is built on his already built feel for the game along with his size as a 6'6" guard. His rebounding at five per game and his growth as a playmaker lays a good enough foundation for him to leave room for improvement.

While still needing to improve his strength and athleticism, only dunking once this year and only shooting 55% at the rim, that will hopefully grow with time, just being in an NBA facility and system and can easily be added. His defense however given his size is underwhelming lacking the counting stats that come with his size advantage over other guards.

#6: The Brooklyn nets Select Darius acuff jr

Pro Comp: Darron Williams

Up there with Dybantsa for the most accomplished freshman in college, Acuff was one of the best guards we've seen in the past few drafts. A true three-level scorer combined with the pace that takes years of professional playing to develop. However with all that said there is a reason why he's not in the top four.

His size and defensive issues are very difficult to make up in a league that is based on targeting the weakest link in a team's roster. Maybe his defense improves with carrying a lesser load than at Arkansas but that also is an assumption not a sure thing.

#7: The Sacramento kings Select Kingston flemmings

Pro Comp: Sixers Jrue Holiday

The part that stands out to me the most about Flemings is joining a Houston team that went to the title game just the season prior and becoming the lead playmaker for the team. His quickness combined with his rim pressure is high level given his age. The upside that will determine his true place in the league will be with his scoring.

He showed three-level scoring upside at certain times this season-games like Texas Tech and Iowa State come to mind- but it also was with games where he wasn't a threat shooting in the perimeter. His defense is also steadily improving compared to the other guards in this range. His playmaking on that side of the ball has been shown consistently at Houston.

Having a 3% steal rate and 1.3 block percentage, that if put into NBA stats would rank in the top 20 and 2nd respectively in each category

#8: The Atlanta hawks Select Labaron Philon Jr

Pro Comp: More Offensive Andrew Nembhard

One of my favorite players from last draft, his use as a more defensive-minded playmaker alongside star guard Mark Sears made him fit into the Andrew Nembhard archetype of guards. This year though he has ascended to a potential lead guard. After Sears departure last season, Philon took on the role of the lead guard and flourished. His pick and roll ability along with a crafty play style make him one of the most fun guards to watch this season.

His defense also didn't suffer with the heavy offensive load given , but remained the same. His role as either an off-ball two-way guard to a main creator for a team makes him an easily translatable fit to any roster

#9: The Dallas Mavericks Select Brayden Burries

Pro Comp: Derrick White

One of my favorite players in this draft, Burries adds a different taste than what the other guards bring. His two-way ability is the thing that distinguishes him from other guards in this class. His overall versatility positionally and game-wise are stand out. His ability to score whether off-ball and on-ball makes him a fit in not only Dallas but in any team in this range.

Having Kyrie and Flagg both as the main offensive threats on the team, adding Burries brings a great complimentary aspect to their offense. Along with being able to run his own and the teams offense when both are off the floor.

#10: The Milwaukee Bucks Select Mikel Brown Jr

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Pro Comp: Higher Ceiling Anfernee Simons

Mikel brings the kind of young player Milwaukee needs to look at entering what is likely the last we see of Giannis in Milwaukee. His early season tape showed a skilled shooter with room for development. The development of other aspects of his game surrounding his scoring will be the primary factor in his success. Primarily his at times tunnel vision leading to over dribbling and wasted possessions.

His off ball ability will be the thing that can upgrade him offensively however, with his already skilled perimeter shooting if he becomes more of a threat off-ball he can be one of the most skilled scorers in the class.

#11: The Golden State Warriors Select Hannes Steinbach

Pro Comp: Pascal Siakam

If there is one reason why Hannes Steinbach is a perfect fit with Golden State is one word. Rebounding. Boasting a 25% defensive rebounding percentage and 14.3% offensive rebounding percentage, Hannes was one of the best rebounders in all of college basketball.

His offensive game is well known, but his defensive ability will be the deciding skill. His defense against small forwards and bigger can be good enough due to his size, but he cares enough on that side of the floor to make up for just ignorant lapses by similar players.

#12: The Oklahoma city thunder Select nate ament

Pro Comp: Higher Upside Zaccharie Risacher

A top prospect due to his combination of size and scoring ability that wasn't shown consistently enough at Tennessee. His size, while being tall doesn't have the strength to consistently get to the rim against bigger defenders.

His scoring isn't also good enough to make up for the tunnel vision and isolation plays that he will do. In OKC, he will be given the proper development to eventually form into a potential all-star level player.

#13: The Miami Heat Select Yaxel Lendeborg

Pro Comp: Big Chandler Parsons

Every draft there always seems to be one player that fits the Miami Heat type-of player, even if they don't end up there. Players from previous years like Devin Carter, Jaime Jaquez Jr and now Yaxel Lendeborg.

His positional versatility combined with his plus-defensive impact makes him a fit for a Miami team looking for instant contributors. The skill that will keep him on the floor for years however, lies in his all-around game.

While his perimeter shooting will come and go at times his ability to impact the game in multiple ways where you will never forget that he is on the floor.

#14: The Charlotte Hornets Select Aday Mara

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Pro Comp: Isaiah Hartenstein

After a combine performance showcasing he might be more agile than originally expected, Mara might go way before this on the day of the draft. Mara in the playoff run with Michigan, showed he had the skills that just can't be taught.

Size and feel for the game. His rim protection is good but needs polishing to be a true threat at the rim, similar with his offensive game that needs polish as well. In Charlotte having players like Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner gives him time to properly develop these skills.

Picks 15-21

The Chicago Bulls Select Jayden Quaintance (UK)

The Memphis Grizzlies Select Bennett Stirtz (IOWA)

The Oklahoma City Thunder Select Cameron Carr (BAYLOR)

The Charlotte Hornets Select Karim Lopez (NBL)

The Toronto Raptors Select Christian Anderson (TTU)

The San Antonio Spurs Select Morez Johnson Jr (MICH)

The Detroit Pistons Select Isaiah Evans (Duke)

Picks 22-30

The Philadelphia 76ers Select Chris Cenac Jr (HOU)

The Atlanta Hawks Select Patrick Ngongba II (Duke)

The New York Knicks Select Dailyn Swain (Texas)

The Los Angeles Lakers Select Koa Peat (Arizona)

The Denver Nuggets Select Meleek Thomas (ARK)

The Boston Celtics Select Henri Veesaar (UNC)

The Minnesota Timberwolves Select Ebuka Okorie (STAN)

The Cleveland Cavaliers Select Joshua Jefferson (I. State)

The Dallas Mavericks Select Alex Karaban (UCONN)