Jun 9, 2015
TSN.ca's 2015 NBA Mock Draft
The 2015 NBA Draft will be held on June 25 from Brooklyn. Before then, though, 1 On 1 With Will & Duane's Will Strickland and Duane Watson present TSN.ca's 2015 NBA Mock Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves pick first overall, while the Philadelphia 76ers have a league-high six picks over the two rounds.
The 2015 NBA Draft will be held on June 25 from Brooklyn. Before then, though, 1 On 1 With Will & Duane's Will Strickland and Duane Watson present TSN.ca's 2015 NBA Mock Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves pick first overall, while the Philadelphia 76ers have a league-high six picks over the two rounds.
#1 - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Karl-Anthony Towns
Kentucky Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONCentre
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HEIGHT7'0
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WEIGHT248
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Highly skilled, young big with tremendous upside to grow his game at the next level.
#2 - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Jahlil Okafor
Duke Blue Devils
VITALS
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POSITIONCentre
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HEIGHT6'11
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WEIGHT272
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Perhaps the most pro-ready player in this draft offensively; will have to get in better shape and learn to defend his position.
#3 - PHILADELPHIA 76ers
D'Angelo Russell
Ohio State Buckeyes
VITALS
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POSITIONPoint Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT176
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Game-growth potential is enormous; is top pick on many pre-draft boards.
#4 - NEW YORK KNICKS
Emmanuel Mudiay
Guangdong Southern Tigers
VITALS
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POSITIONPoint Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT200
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CLASSInternational
BREAKDOWN
Amazing athlete whose year of seasoning in China eases adjustment to playing in the league's biggest market
#5 - ORLANDO MAGIC
Kristaps Porzingis
Baloncesto Sevilla
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT7'0
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WEIGHT220
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CLASSInternational
BREAKDOWN
Will the "next Dirk Nowitzki" expectation be a burden or motivation for the young Latvian? Stay tuned!
#6 - SACRAMENTO KINGS
Mario Hezonja
Barcelona
VITALS
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POSITIONSG/SF
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HEIGHT6'8
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WEIGHT200
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CLASSInternational
BREAKDOWN
If there is such an animal called the "poor man's Chandler Parsons, but with more attitude and athleticism," Super Mario is him!
#7 - DENVER NUGGETS
Willie Cauley-Stein
Kentucky Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONCentre
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HEIGHT7'0
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WEIGHT244
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Will come into the NBA as one of the most diverse defenders in basketball; Could end up as a better Tyson Chandler/DeAndre Jordan.
#8 - DETROIT PISTONS
Justise Winslow
Duke Blue Devils
VITALS
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POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT221
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
The versatility and unselfishness in his game projects well in the NBA; he will need work on shooting, but elite-level body, motor and smarts help.
#9 - CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Stanley Johnson
Arizona Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'7
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WEIGHT237
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
#10 - Miami Heat
Sam Dekker
Wisconsin Badgers
VITALS
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POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'7
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WEIGHT200
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CLASSJunior
BREAKDOWN
Some make be surprised by Dekker's athleticism, but not his heart and enthusiasm to be a solid pro.
#11 - INDIANA PACERS
Frank Kaminsky
Wisconsin Badgers
VITALS
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POSITIONPF/C
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HEIGHT7'0
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WEIGHT242
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CLASSSenior
BREAKDOWN
The National Player of the Year will be in the rotation and contribute immediately.
#12 - UTAH JAZZ
Justin Anderson
Virginia Cavaliers
VITALS
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POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT222
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CLASSJunior
BREAKDOWN
Hard to find rugged, skilled wing defenders in a draft - Anderson's one of them.
#13 - PHOENIX SUNS
Kelly Oubre, Jr.
Kansas Jayhawks
VITALS
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POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT204
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Has "Nick Young" written all over him, which could be both a good and bad thing!
#14 - Oklahoma City Thunder
Jerian Grant
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
VITALS
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POSITIONPoint Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT185
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CLASSSenior
BREAKDOWN
Son of former NBAer Harvey Grant, Jerian is an explosive, smart athlete who will have to get stronger to compete in the Association.
#15 - ATLANTA HAWKS
Trey Lyles
Kentucky Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'10
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WEIGHT235
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Highly coveted big with skill set that may expand to the point where he can also play at the three in the NBA.
#16 - Boston Celtics
Myles Turner
Texas Longhorns
VITALS
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POSITIONPF/C
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HEIGHT6'11
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WEIGHT242
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Same size. Same school. Same game as fellow former Longhorn LaMarcus Aldridge? Jury's out, but the kid has the tools.
#17 - MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Bobby Portis
Arkansas Razorbacks
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'11
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WEIGHT231
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CLASSSophomore
BREAKDOWN
Quiet as kept, Portis could be sleeper pick in this draft with game reminiscent of a young Kevin Garnett. Then again, he could be Tyrus Thomas.
#18 - HOUSTON ROCKETS
Tyus Jones
Duke Blue Devils
VITALS
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POSITIONPoint Guard
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HEIGHT6'1
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WEIGHT184
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
March Madness' Most Outstanding Player this past spring will look to finda niche as a smaller signal caller in a league of increasing bigger lead guards.
#19 - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Montrezl Harrell
Louisville Cardinals
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'8
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WEIGHT230
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CLASSJunior
BREAKDOWN
Can't teach motor and desire. Add in capable mid-range jumper game, defence and aggressive board work and Harrell finds a Taj Gibson-like rotation spot.
#20 - TORONTO RAPTORS
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Arizona Wildcats
VITALS
-
POSITIONSmall Forward
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT212
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CLASSSophomore
BREAKDOWN
Excellent athlete with right demeanour and focus to become a very solid, resourceful wing defender in a Kawhi Leonard-mold.
#21 - DALLAS MAVERICKS
Cameron Payne
Murray State Racers
VITALS
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POSITIONPoint Guard
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HEIGHT6'2
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WEIGHT182
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CLASSJunior
BREAKDOWN
What Payne lacks in size, he makes up for in hoops IQ, multiple ways to score and unselfishness; can get anywhere on the court when he wants.
#22 - CHICAGO BULLS
Delon Wright
Utah Utes
VITALS
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POSITIONPoing Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT190
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CLASSSenior
BREAKDOWN
Brother of Portland's Dorell Wright, Delon is an excellent combo guard with skills on both sides of the ball; has to show and prove quickly as a soon to be 23-year-old rook, however.
#23 - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Kevon Looney
UCLA Bruins
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'10
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WEIGHT220
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Multifaceted player who will have time to grow into his potentially prodigious skills; top five pro-ready entrant.
#24 - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
RJ Hunter
Georgia State Panthers
VITALS
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POSITIONShooting Guard
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT185
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CLASSJunior
BREAKDOWN
Silky, smooth shooter who can actually do more than shoot; Has a lot of Kevin Martin in his game; more work on defence brings intrigue to this pick.
#25 - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Devin Booker
Kentucky Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONShooting Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT186
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Slipped quite a bit and could have mistakenly gone early to a bad fit; shooters are always welcome, especially when you can do it like Booker can.
#26 - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Rashad Vaughn
UNLV Runnin' Rebels
VITALS
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POSITIONShooting Guard
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HEIGHT6'5
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WEIGHT200
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
The 18-year-old is built ready for NBA action, but recovery from torn meniscus may raise red flags for some.
#27 - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Aaron Harrison
Kentucky Wildcats
VITALS
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POSITIONShooting Guard
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HEIGHT6'6
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WEIGHT212
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CLASSSophomore
BREAKDOWN
The better scorer (player?) of the Harrison twins, lack of high-level athleticism and questions about attitude could spell D-League bus rides instead of team charters.
#28 - BOSTON CELTICS
Robert Upshaw
Washington Huskies
VITALS
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POSITIONCentre
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HEIGHT7'0
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WEIGHT255
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CLASSSophomore
Raw, quality defensive talent with an affinity for being dismissed from multiple schools, Upshaw may be more of a challenge than simply a project.
#29 - BROOKLYN NETS
Chris McCullough
Syracuse Orange
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'9
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WEIGHT200
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CLASSFreshman
BREAKDOWN
Weighing talent and potential versus torn ACL might be an issue, but McCullough is a low-risk, decent yield potential at this pick.
#30 - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Jarell Martin
Louisiana State Tigers
VITALS
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POSITIONPower Forward
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HEIGHT6'9
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WEIGHT240
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CLASSSophoomore
BREAKDOWN
A solid and safe pick at 30, who could develop or be an asset to package later, Martin is proficient on both backboards and has an evolving offensive game.
Second Round
2015 NBA MOCK DRAFT
# | TEAM | PLAYER | COL. | POS. | CLASS |
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31 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Terry Rozier | Louisville | PG | So. |
32 | Houston Rockets | JP Tokoto | North Carolina | SG/SF | Jr. |
33 | Boston Celtics | Jonathan Holmes | Texas | PF | Sr. |
34 | Los Angeles Lakers | Terran Petteway | Nebraska | SF | Jr. |
35 | Philadelphia 76ers | Norman Powell | UCLA | SG | Sr. |
36 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Richaun Holmes | Bowling Green | PF | Sr. |
37 | Philadelphia 76ers | Michael Frazier | Florida | SG | Jr. |
38 | Detroit Pistons | Dakari Jones | Kentucky | C | So. |
39 | Charlotte Hornets | Anthony Brown | Stanford | SG/SF | Sr. |
40 | Miami Heat | Joseph Young | Oregon | G | Sr. |
41 | Brooklyn Nets | Michael Qualls | Arkansas | SF | Jr. |
42 | Utah Jazz | Jordan Mickey | LSU | PF | So. |
43 | Indiana Pacers | Andrew Harrison | Kentucky | G | So. |
44 | Phoenix Suns | Tyler Harvey | Eastern Washington | SG | Jr. |
45 | Boston Celtics | Olivier Hanlan | Boston College | G | Jr. |
46 | Milwaukee Bucks | Cedi Osman | Anadolu Efes | SF | Intl. |
47 | Philadelphia 76ers | Vince Hunter | UTEP | F | So. |
48 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Rakeem Christmas | Syracuse | PF/C | Sr. |
49 | Washington Wizards | Aleksandar Vezenkov | Aris Thessaloniki | F | Intl. |
50 | Atlanta Hawks | Alan Williams | UC-Santa Barbara | PF | Sr. |
51 | Orlando Magic | Dez Wells | Maryland | SG | Sr. |
52 | Dallas Mavericks | George de Paula | Pinheiros | G | Intl. |
53 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Branden Dawson | Michigan State | F | Sr. |
54 | Utah Jazz | Aaron White | Iowa | F | Sr. |
55 | San Antonio Spurs | Cliff Alexander | Kansas | PF/C | Fr. |
56 | New Orleans Pelicans | Pat Connaughton | Notre Dame | SG/SF | Sr. |
57 | Denver Nuggets | Quinn Cook | Duke | PG | Sr. |
58 | Philadelphia 76ers | Larry Nance, Jr. | Wyoming | PF | Sr. |
59 | Atlanta Hawks | LeBryan Nash | Oklahoma State | F | Sr. |
60 | Philadelphia 76ers | Brandon Ashley | Arizona | PF | Jr. |