2013 NBA Mock Draft

NBA Mock Draft

By Tyler Tynes / Inquirer Staff Writer

1. Cavaliers: Alex Len (C, 19 years old, 7-foot-1, Maryland, sophomore)

There is a lot to like about Len's offense.

2. Magic: Trey Burke (PG, 20, 6-1, Michigan, sophomore)

Best pick-and-roll guard in college basketball.

3. Wizards: Anthony Bennett (PF, 20, 6-7, UNLV, freshman)

Can play with both big men in the frontcourt.

4. Bobcats: Ben McLemore (SG, 20, 6-5, Kansas, freshman)

Could replace Ben Gordon at shooting guard.

5. Suns: Victor Oladipo (SG/SF, 21, 6-4, Indiana, junior)

His defense is needed more than Otto Porter's offense.

6. Pelicans: Otto Porter (SF, 19, 6-8, Georgetown, sophomore)

Draws comparisons to Tayshaun Prince

7. Kings: Cody Zeller (C, 20, 7-0, Indiana, sophomore)

Kings need a center ready to play the day he gets drafted.

8. Pistons: C.J. McCollum (PG/SG, 21, 6-3, Lehigh, senior)

Pistons need a scorer to bring offense back to Detroit.

9. Timberwolves: Nerlens Noel (C, 19, 7-0, Kentucky, freshman)

In Minnesota or Portland, Noel's new team will need frontcourt help.

10. Trail Blazers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG, 20, 6-6, Georgia, sophomore) Portland loved his shooting at the Chicago combine.

11. 76ers: Shabazz Muhammad (SF, 20, 6-6, UCLA, freshman)

Sixers need to begin rebuilding their frontcourt.

12. Thunder (from Raptors via Rockets): Kelly Olynyk (C, 22, 7-0, Gonzaga, junior) Why not add offense from center position?

13. Mavericks: Michael Carter-Williams (PG, 21, 6-6, Syracuse, sophomore) Pure point man who can play shooting guard.

14. Jazz: Dennis Schroeder (PG, 19, 6-2, Germany)

Has drawn comparisons to Brandon Jennings.

15. Bucks: Sergey Karasev (SF, 19, 6-7, Russia)

Wing player who can help in the frontcourt rotation.

16. Celtics: Steven Adams (C, 19, 7-0, Pittsburgh, freshman)

Can complement Jared Sullinger or Kevin Garnett.

17. Hawks: Jamaal Franklin (SG, 21, 6-5, San Diego State, junior)

6-11 wingspan makes him a defensive asset anywhere on the floor.

18. Hawks: Mason Plumlee (C, 23, 7-0, Duke, senior)

There may be a rush to grab one of the remaining 7-footers.

19. Cavaliers (from L.A. Lakers): Shane Larkin (PG, 20, 5-11, Miami, sophomore) His explosiveness should intrigue any general manager.

20. Bulls: Gorgui Dieng (C, 23, 6-11, Louisville, junior)

The Bulls need bench strength in the frontcourt.

21. Jazz (from Golden State Warriors): Rudy Gobert (PF/C, 21, 7-2, France) International player may get some time to develop.

22. Nets: Tony Mitchell (PF, 21, 6-9, North Texas, sophomore)

Can defend and guard both sides of the ball.

23. Pacers: Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG, 21, 6-6, Michigan, junior)

Could fit well in their scheme as a potential sixth man.

24. Knicks: Allen Crabbe (SG, 21, 6-6, California, junior)

Has the length to play at the off-guard spot or small forward.

25. Clippers: Glen Rice Jr. (SF, 22, 6-6, NBA Developmental League)

Has already shown he can compete at the pro level.

26. Timberwolves: Tony Snell (SF, 21, 6-7, New Mexico, junior)

Rreliable shooter on the wing with a nice touch.

27. Nuggets: Reggie Bullock (SF, 22, 6-7, North Carolina, junior)

Could be low-paid, low-risk contributor.

28. Spurs: Lucas Nogueira (C, 19, 7-0, Brazil)

It may be time to plan for the future in the middle.

29. Thunder: Giannis Adetokunbo (SF, 18, 6-9, Greece)

They could even keep him in Europe until he is 21.

30. Suns (from Miami Heat): Isaiah Canaan (PG, 21, 6-0, Murray State) Scoring and athleticism impressed scouts at the combine.