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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Post March Madness overreactions

By Corey Rausch

Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Warith Alatishe (10) passes the ball while pressured by Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Warith Alatishe (10) passes the ball while pressured by Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Guard. Minnesota Timberwolves. Cade Cunningham. 1. player. 86.

It did not matter how early the Oklahoma State Cowboys went out in the NCAA Tournament. Cade Cunningham is the clear number one prospect in the draft and will be even better with decent players around him to space the floor. He can get to the rim with ease and will set up his teammates with ease. There is nothing Cunningham should not be expected to do in time. Do not overthink it. Cade Cunningham is the choice.

Houston Rockets. Evan Mobley. 2. player. 169. . Center

As clear-cut as the top pick in the draft has become, Evan Mobley is also close to cementing himself as the number two selection after a masterful end to the season. Mobley helped push the USC Trojans to the Elite Eight and is the perfect center for the modern NBA. He has potential as a floor spacer, is dominant on the interior and profiles as an elite defensive prospect. As of today, there is only one person challenging his spot.

Detroit Pistons. Jalen Suggs. 3. player. 64. . Guard

The title game was a nightmare but the legend of Jalen Suggs has been cemented. He has already shown an ability to fit in with better players earlier in the season and the potential is through the roof. He would be the most confident scorer on the roster who can thrive on- or off-ball. The run through the tournament (before the championship) cemented his status as special for anyone with doubts.

. Guard. Orlando Magic. Jalen Green. 4. player. 38

If not for a masterful run through the NCAA tournament by Gonzaga, Jalen Green would have been off the board for me before Jalen Suggs. Green will be an elite scorer at the next level and could develop his game more in the right situation. Being able to play off Markelle Fultz may be exactly what he needs.

Washington Wizards. Jonathan Kuminga. 5. player. 142. . Forward

This is rough for the Washington Wizards. Jonathan Kuminga is a tier ahead of anyone outside of the top five in this draft. The Wizards have something of a glut of forwards, taking Deni Avdija and Rui Hachimura in consecutive seasons. That being said, the Wizards should still take the best player available and Kuminga has the potential to be the best of the three forwards.

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