The NBA Lottery was held on Sunday in Chicago and Washington (17-65) won the lottery, while Utah will pick second, Memphis third and the Bulls will pick fourth. The Wizards most likely will pick A.J. Dybantsa (-400) from BYU or Darryn Peterson (+330) from Kansas.  Cam Boozer from Duke is a longshot for the first pick at +1600 according to Draft Kings. Let’s take a look at an early Mock NBA draft (draft is held June 23) with the order now established. This is also considered one of the best freshman drafts in years.

1)Washington: A.J. Dybantsa, 6-9, 215, BYU. Dybantsa is one of those players who really doesn’t have a position. Even though he shot just 33.1% from three-point range, he was a pure scorer at BYU in the Big 12, averaging 25.5 points. For all his length, he’s not a great defender, but he has all the tools. He creates for others as well and is not just a scorer.

2)Utah: Darryn Peterson, 6-6, 205, Kansas. There is speculation already that Utah would trade up to get Dybantsa because he played at BYU and didn’t look thrilled at going to D.C. Peterson was considered the top pick going into this season and was great (20.2ppg, 38.2% 3pt) when he was on the floor. He had cramping issues all season that limited his playing time and that’s why he may not go as the top pick. Either way, this should be a no-brainer.

3)Memphis: Cam Boozer, 6-9, 250, Duke. Boozer was arguably the best player in college, but do his average athletic skills translate to the NBA? He averaged 22.5ppg, 10.2rpg and 4.1apg, while shooting 39.1% from three-point range. His basketball IQ is elite but his defense will need some work. This pick could also be Caleb Wilson, considering Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded to Utah last season.

4)Chicago: Caleb Wilson, 6-10, 215, North Carolina. Wilson has the upside in the draft. He averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds with UNC last season. He still has to fill out some forms and has missed time due to injuries to both hands. His athleticism and potential on both ends are incredibly intriguing.

5)LA Clippers: Kingston Flemings, 6-4, 190, Houston. This is where things get interesting. The top four should be Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa and Peterson in some order. Flemings is an explosive athlete, who averaged 5.2 assists and shot 38.7% from three-point range. Four point guards could be taken here. Flemings can also play defense and that’s a must at Houston. He also has solid upside.

6)Brooklyn: Darius Acuff Jr, 6-3, 190, Arkansas. The Nets tanked to get the first or second pick and wound up with the sixth. But Acuff, Flemings or Keaton Wagler are a nice consolation prize. Acuff averaged 23.5 points per game and 6.4 assists, while shooting 44% from beyond the arc. He doesn’t have great size, but that didn’t hurt Tyrese Maxey.

7)Sacramento: Keaton Wagler, 6-6,185, Illinois. The Kings also could have used a higher pick, but once again, this is a deep draft. Wagler has the size that teams love, but at times, his shot selections is questionable. Yet he was able to lead Illinois to a Final Four as a freshman point guard. He does need to add strength. Averaged 17.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 4.2apg, while shooting 39.7% from the 3-point line.

8)Atlanta: Mikel Brown Jr, 6-5, 190, Louisville. They traded away last year’s pick for New Orleans (who took Deriq Queen). Averaged 18.2 points and shot 34.4% from beyond the arc. Has good size and is an excellent passer. However, a back injury during the season is a concern and could keep him from going top five and might drop him from this spot if medicals are not strong.

9)Dallas: Bradyen Burries, 6-4, 205, Arizona. Burries averaged 16.1 points and shot 39.1% from three-point range. He’s more of a combo guard than a point guard. Dallas can’t complain about luck since they got the first pick last year and wound up with Cooper Flagg, who lived up to expectations. Burries is the type of shooter who can help right away.

10)Milwaukee: Yaxel Lendeborg, 6-9, 240, Michigan. This is where it gets intriguing because the Bucks need to either keep Giannis Antetokounmpo or trade him before or during draft night. Lendeborg is 24, but he also has a Giannis-like 7-foot-4 wingspan. He can also play just about any position on the floor, has a great BB IQ and shot 37% from 3-point range last season. If not for the age, he’s a top-six pick.

11)Golden State: Nate Ament, 6-10, 207, Tennessee. The Warriors can use young talent and they finally get a lottery pick. Another long wing who can play several positions. Has to work on his shot (33.3% 3pt) and his body. Has a strong upside.

12)Oklahoma City: Karim Lopez, 6-8, 224, New Zealand Breakers. Lopez is from Mexico and is a physical player who can handle the ball and is solid on defense. The question is whether he can improve his shooting (32.2% 3pt) and limit the turnovers at the next level.

13)Miami: Labaron Philon Jr., 6-3, 175, Alabama. A high-scoring guard from a high-scoring up-tempo Alabama team. Philon averaged 22 points and 5.0 assists, while shooting 39.9% from 3-point range. Is a modern-day point guard/lead guard who can score, defend pretty well, but is not very big.

14)Charlotte: Aday Mara, 7-3, 255, Michigan. Mara would be a solid pick for a Hornets team that could use a big man with scoring ability. Mara didn’t need to score much at Michigan (12.1ppg, 6.8rpg), but has good hands and, more importantly for an NBA big man, can protect the rim.

15)Chicago: Koa Peat, 6-8, 235, Arizona. Peat averaged 14.1 points at Arizona, while shooting 35% from beyond the arc. In some ways, he’s an old-school power forward who needs to be more consistent as a perimeter shooter. He has the strength and defensive ability to contribute right away as a rotation player.

16)Memphis: Bennett Stiritz, 6-4, 190, Iowa. Stiritz can flat-out shoot it and can play some point guard with Ja Morant also handling the ball. He averaged 19.8 points and 4.4 assists, while shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc. But he’s not just a perimeter shooter, as he has the BB IQ to be creative on screens.

17)Oklahoma City: Hannes Steinbach, 6-11, 230, Washington. Steinbach posted a 14.3 offensive rebound rate and a 25 percent defensive rebound rate. He runs the floor well and is a very good finisher on the pick-and-roll with excellent hands. Just need to make progress as a shooter, though the lack of length hinders him in rim protection.

18)Charlotte: Cameron Carr, 6-5, 190, Baylor. Carr averaged 18.9 points and shot 37.4% from beyond the arc. A late bloomer who began his career at Tennessee, playing just 18 games in two seasons. Very athletic shot-maker, who showed he’s also a strong shooter with 49/37/80 in shooting splits at Baylor.

19)Toronto: Christian Anderson, 6-3, 178, Texas Tech. This is such a good point guard draft. Anderson averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists, while shooting 41.5% from 3-point range at Texas Tech. Not very big and that could be a concern on defense.

20)San Antonio: Chris Cenac Jr, 6-11, 240, Houston. Cenac has the size and athleticism to be more than just a rebounder (7.9 LY). Some big men develop later on and Cenac Jr. is one of those players who can learn to come of the bench and start slowly on the Spurs.

21)Detroit: Morez Johnson, 6-9, 250, Michigan, Yes, Michigan was very talented up front. Johnson is a rugged big man with a decent shot and he produced 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. A perfect fit in the Motor City for a team that needs depth up front, especially at power forward.

22)Philadelphia: Allen Graves, 6-9, 225, Santa Clara. Philly is not likely to get Joel Embiid’s replacement this late in the draft. Graves is not that, but has a nice touch as a stretch four (41.3% 3pt) and is a skilled player on both ends of the floor.

23)Atlanta: Isaiah Evans, 6-6, 180, Duke. Atlanta could use some physical players, but they can use free agency for that. Evans is a lanky shooter who can defend and shot 36% from three-point range. He has pretty good upside and size.

24)New York: Dailyn Swain, 6-8, 230, Texas. The big wing from Texas can do a lot of things well, but was erratic from the three-point line (34.8%). Handles the ball well enough to be a point forward-type, who averaged 3.6 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 17.3 points.

25)LA Lakers: Henri Veesaar, 7-0, 225, North Carolina. Shot 42.6% from beyond the arc, and the Lakers could certainly use help in the middle or at power forward. He’s more of a floor spacer than a big man who will produce in the paint.

26)Denver: Ebuka Okorie, 6-2, 185, Stanford. Denver needs a spark off the bench. Okorie averaged 23.2 points and 3.6 assists, while shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc. His strength is his speed and his shooting improved as the season went on.

27)Boston: Amari Allen, 6-8, 205, Alabama. Allen could return to school, which nowadays is a strong possibility considering the money being thrown out in college. He showed flashes at  Alabama as a playmaker (3.1apg) and rebounder (6.9rpg).

28)Minnesota: Reuben Chinyelu, 6-10, 265, Florida. A big man who has a tremendous wingspan (7-8) and is a tremendous rebounder (11.2prg). He’s worth taking a shot this late in the draft.

29)Cleveland: Meleek Thomas, 6-5, 185, Arkansas. Thomas is another big scorer who made 41.6% of his three-pointers last season. The Cavs can always use help at guard off the bench and James Harden won’t be there forever.

30)Dallas: Joshua Jefferson, 6-9, 240, Iowa State. If not for an ankle injury, Iowa State might have made the Final Four last season. He’s not a great 3-point shooter (34.5%), but averaged 16.4ppg, 7.4rpg and 4.8apg. Does a lot of things well.

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