Bleacher Nation

● By Brian Twining
The NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the future of basketball hangs in the balance. This year’s class is an intriguing one, lacking a clear-cut superstar but boasting a deep well of potential across various positions. Teams are faced with tough decisions: Do they gamble on the raw athleticism of a young international prospect, or prioritize a polished college standout ready to contribute immediately? With the lottery order set and the scouting combine complete, we take a shot at predicting where these future stars will land. Let’s dive into our first-round mock draft and see how the NBA landscape might be reshaped.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 30 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.