2011 NBA Mock Draft Breaks Down Possible Landing Spots For BYU G Jimmer FredetteJimmer Fredette is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's draft. He has incredible range on his jump shot and is the best pure shooter in the draft. However, he struggles on the defensive side of the ball and projects as a bit of a tweener at the NBA level.Even with Fredette's flaws there he no doubt he is a first-round talent and will likely hear his name called in the first 15 picks on draft night.Some potential landing spots for Jimmer include the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers.1. Phoenix SunsESPN Insider Chad Ford originally believed that Jimmer Fredette would land in Phoenix
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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Complete 1st-Round Mock, Where Will Marshon Brooks Go?
2011 NBA Mock Draft Has the Marshon Brooks Ending Up with the Minnesota TimberwolvesThe Minnesota Timberwolves did not get the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, but I think they'll end up getting their man with the No. 2 pick anyway. That would be Duke's Kyrie Irving, who should be the point guard that the Timberwolves have been trying to find for years.With the No. 20 pick, the Timberwolves can either fill a need or they can look for the best value.Either that, or they could try to kill two birds with one stone. And at No. 20, the only guy that fits that particular bill is Providence shooting guard Marshon Brooks. MUST READ: Ranking the First Overall Draft Picks
2011 NBA Draft Lottery: Dwight Howard and Orlando Magic’s 10 Best Lottery Picks
The Orlando Magic have had 10 NBA Draft lottery picks in their brief history and three of them have been No. 1 overall picks in 1992,1993, and 2004.In '92, the Magic used their No. 1 overall pick to land two-time All-American and SEC Player of the Year, Shaquille O'Neal out of LSU.The next year, the Magic only had a one in 66 chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick but miraculously the Magic managed to snag it anyway. This time they used their pick to draft All-American Chris Webber, of Michigan's Fab Five. Webber was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for the later beloved Penny Hardaway.Orlando spent their most recent No. 1 overall pick to acquire high school prodigy, Dwight Howard.
2011 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Projections on Eve of Lottery
The NBA Draft lottery is just hours away, which means it's time to start speculating how this year's selections are going to turn up.The top prospect rankings are full of players with question marks and limited playing time, including Duke guard Kyrie Irving, who despite injury in 2010 is still projected to be a top pick in this year's draft.What other picks will be just as intriguing?Read ahead to find out.Begin Slideshow
2011 NFL Mock Draft: New England Patriots Kick off Their Draft with Pass Rusher
The Patriots Take Ryan Kerrigan Bill Belichick won the 201 NFL Draft. Looking up and down the draft, no one got better contribution from so many rookies than the New England Patriots. It almost defies belief. The Patriots have three needs the experts have identified for this year. One of the main areas of need is a new pass rusher. Given the depth of talent in the pass rushing area, Belichick will address the pass rush first (assuming he does not trade down here). The Patriots could address the offensive line or the need for a deep receiving threat here, but with one more pick in the first round, they’ll go with the best pass rusher first. MUST READ: Each Team's Best Late-Round Pick Of
2011 NFL Mock Draft: The Dallas Cowboys Move on Offensive Line Prospect
The Dallas Cowboys Take Tyron Smith The Dallas Cowboys Can go many ways with this pick. They can look for an offensive lineman, improve their secondary, or they can trade down and try and fill one of the two needs later. I think the Cowboys will try and trade down, but since we are not predicting trades, we will go with what we have. The play of Mike Jenkins at corner in 2010 should have been criminalized. Jenkins looked like he either gave up, or just did not understand what his role on the field was supposed to be. Either way, Jenkins should never be allowed to play professional football again. MUST READ: Each Team's Best Late-Round Pick Of All Time But Patrick Peterson is off
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Timberwolves Go Big with Jordan Williams at No. 20
Wolves Continue to go Long and Athletic, Take Jordan Williams in First RoundThe Minnesota Timberwolves have been a work in progress ever since they made the decision to trade Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics.After a number of disappointing seasons the team's fanbase is getting anxious. The team clearly needs a replacement that can be the superstar that Garnett was in Minnesota.Analysis:Jordan Williams comes from the mold that so many young players find themselves growing from. He's a large, physical presence that dominates games on both the offensive and defensive end.MUST READ: Derrick Williams is Clear Cut No. 1 NBA Prospect The main issue that Williams has had during his time at Maryland have been related to his conditioning. He