Charlotte Hornets NBA Mock Draft Vol. 4: Full First Round Predictions
No.26-Boston Celtics
Zeke Nnaji. 26. player. 511. Pick Analysis. C. University of Arizona. Scouting Report
Zeke Nnaji is a really talented big man coming from the Wildcats in this year’s NBA Draft. Nnaji averaged 18 points and eight boards per outing in the PAC 12. Nnaji is really long and athletic and is a foundation on the Arizona basketball team.
Nnaji will likely go straight to the Maine Red Claws as the Celtics are a pretty solid roster. Nnaji will get some pportunities for the Red Claws but won’t see TD Garden this season.
No.27-Ney York(via LAC)
27. player. 511. University of Arizona. PG. Nico Mannion. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
Nico Mannion is an extremely talented point guard and yet another player to likely be in the NBA Draft from the University of Arizona. Mannion was a high school superstar and his highlight videos constantly sported comments of people praising him, calling him the “Red Mamba”. Mannion averaged 14 points and five rebounds for the Wildcats.
Mannion will definitely sell tickets and he will likely play a lot of minutes in his rookie season. Even though New York has RJ Barreyy, the team should draft based on skill and not position.
No.28-Oklahoma City Thunder(via LAL)
SG. Desmond Bane. player. Pick Analysis. Texas Christian University. 28. 466. Scouting Report
Desmond Bane is an extremely talented player from the Horned Frogs. Bane earned 16 points and six rebounds per game during his senior season. Bane’s skill comes from four years of development and has been named All-Big 12 twice. Bane even became a great shooter from the three for the Horned Frogs.
Bane will be another talent for the Thunder and can work well with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Bane is just one asset of many for Oklahoma City as they approach this next rebuild.
No.29-Toronto Raptors
SG. University of Arkansas. Isaiah Joe. Pick Analysis. 29. player. 524. Scouting Report
Isaiah Joe averaged 15 points throughout his two season in the SEC, while averaging in the mid 30 percent during his tenure for the Razorbacks. Joe notched four rebounds, a steal and an assist.
The Raptors will look to revamp their roster this offseason and Joe may be a good talent to bring to the organization long-term. The Raptors can use a good shooting guard that shoots well from the field and plays defense.
No.30-Boston Celtics(via MIL)
Pick Analysis. PF. University of Colorado. 30. 514. Scouting Report. Tyler Bey. player
Tyler Bey is a great athlete and averaged 13 points and nine rebounds for the Buffaloes last season. Bey has earned a series of accolades while playing for Colorado, including All-PAC 12 and All-PAC 12 Defense Player of the Year. Bey is a really good defender and showed good flashes on the offensive side of the ball.
I think this pick will be traded to another team but if not Bey can earn some minutes for the Maine Red Claws and have an opportunity to show out if the pick stands.
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