ESPN released their final NBA Mock Draft earlier today and the 3 Kentucky Wildcats are in the top 25.
PJ Washington is in the lottery, Tyle Herro is just a few picks away and Keldon Johnson is outside of the top 20.
Take a look at the breakdown:
12. Charlotte Hornets | No. 1 pick odds: 1 percent
PJ Washington
Kentucky
Age: 20.7
FHeight: 6-8 | Weight: 223
No matter what happens in free agency, the Hornets could use frontcourt help. Washington has the length to defend multiple positions on the interior, he can stretch the floor from the perimeter and he brings plenty of long-term upside.
His toughness and versatility will fit well next to Miles Bridges.
16. Orlando Magic
Tyler Herro
Kentucky
Age: 19.3
GHeight: 6-5 | Weight: 193
The Magic have been cycling through backcourt options all season. Although point guard is more of a long-term need, they have Markelle Fultz waiting in the wings and will need to think about Terrence Ross’ impending free-agency situation.
Adding a combo guard such as Herro — who can play pick-and-roll, make shots while set or on the move and bring competitiveness and feel — makes a lot of sense.
Statistical projection: No. 24
22. Boston Celtics
Keldon Johnson
Kentucky
Age: 19.5
FHeight: 6-6 | Weight: 210
Danny Ainge has long valued toughness, versatility and 3-point shooting — all strengths for Johnson.
Although his struggles creating offense off the dribble caused his stock to fall somewhat, Johnson won’t need to be much of a ball handler on a team with this much star power.
Read “NBA mock draft: Projecting every pick before the lottery” by clicking here.
The NBA Draft Lottery is Tuesday night at 8:30pm eastern on ESPN.
