Posted May 18 2011 7:08AM
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Cleveland Cavaliers | Kyrie Irving | PG | Duke Playing only 11 games because of a toe injury, in a one-and-done college career, does not hurt his standing. |
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Minnesota Timberwolves | Derrick Williams | SF-PF | Arizona Went from being projected for late in the first round to contending for No. 1 overall with a standout sophomore season. |
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Utah Jazz | Enes Kanter | C-PF | Turkey NBA teams saw enough promise in Europe and at the 2010 Hoop Summit to be undeterred by Kanter missing the entire season at Kentucky. |
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Cleveland Cavaliers | Jan Vesely | SF-PF | Czech Republic Has the length and athleticism to play both forward spots, offsetting the lack of strength teams like at power forward. |
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Toronto Raptors | Brandon Knight | PG | Kentucky Needs to prove he can develop playmaking skills to match shooter's mentality, but a lot to like with package of speed and clutch moments. |
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Washington Wizards | Bismack Biyombo | PF | Congo The mystery man of the Draft amid an ongoing age debate -- listed at 18, possibly several years older -- could become a defensive presence. |
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Sacramento Kings | Kemba Walker | PG | Connecticut Pros love the leadership, heart and experience, especially after a starring run in the NCAA tournament, while concerned about his size. |
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Detroit Pistons | Jonas Valanciunas | C | Lithuania Some teams feel Valanciunas, though not ready to make an immediate impact, could turn out to be the best of the international prospects. |
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Charlotte Bobcats | Alec Burks | SG | Colorado The top true shooting guard available can handle the ball and excels in the open court, but needs to develop a consistent perimeter game. |
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Milwaukee Bucks | Donatas Motiejunas | PF | Lithuania A very intriguing combination of size, athleticism and skills who can score from many spots despite needing to add bulk. |
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Golden State Warriors | Tristan Thompson | PF | Texas Warriors have made energy and rebounding a priority over a lack of an offensive game. |
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Utah Jazz | Jimmer Fredette | PG-SG | BYU The move of a team that needs outside shooting, not the move of a team just looking to take a local star. |
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Phoenix Suns | Jordan Hamilton | SF | Texas One of the big risk-reward debates of the Draft: Could be a big-time scorer or a disappointment because of lack of drive. |
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Houston Rockets | Marcus Morris | PF | Kansas He has the versatile offensive game to score from different parts of the floor and the potential versatility to play both forward spots. |
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Indiana Pacers | Kawhi Leonard | SF | San Diego State Some execs think high-energy player who slashes to the rim and rebounds will be in the top 10, some think he deserves second half of first round. |
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Philadelphia 76ers | Markieff Morris | PF | Kansas Physical presence, and willingness to use it, could push him into the top 14 and land both Morris twins in the Lottery. |
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New York Knicks | Klay Thompson | SG | Washington State One of the best perimeter threats available has worked to show he can put the ball on the floor and be more than a spot-up shooter. |
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Washington Wizards | Trey Thompkins | PF | Georgia Has drawn comparisons as a poor-man's Kevin Love as a power forward with smarts and a perimeter game while lacking elite athleticism. |
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Charlotte Bobcats | Tyler Honeycutt | SF | UCLA Smooth player who does a lot of things well without being great in any one area could become a nice complementary piece. |
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Minnesota Timberwolves | Kenneth Faried | PF | Morehead State Relentless rebounder and defender who put up big numbers against good competition will be an NBA success or crash through walls trying. |
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Portland Trail Blazers | Chris Singleton | SF-PF | Florida State Nice addition as arguably the top defender in the Draft and an experienced prospect who had three seasons at a prominent program. |
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Denver Nuggets | Jordan Williams | C-PF | Maryland Big man with an interior presence improved his offensive game -- and his Draft stock -- last season as a junior. |
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Houston Rockets | Darius Morris | PG | Michigan One of the few true, playmaking point guards in the draft, Morris has the size and instincts teams like. |
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Tobias Harris | SF | Tennessee Has an excellent feel for the game for an 18-year-old and plays with a stability uncommon for someone with one season of college. |
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Boston Celtics | Nolan Smith | SG-PG | Duke Took advantage of Kyrie Irving's injury to display the leadership and solid play that could move Smith into the first round. |
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Dallas Mavericks | Kyle Singler | SF | Duke A nice fit for a veteran team in particular as a mature, tournament-tested player who won't take over a game but can handle a role. |
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New Jersey Nets | Shelvin Mack | SG-PG | Butler Combo guard who rises to handle pressure moments and becomes especially valuable if he shows he can play real minutes at the point. |
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Chicago Bulls | Nikola Mirotic | PF | Montenegro A breakout 2010-11 in Spain, despite a slight frame, has unexpectedly turned him into a bubble first-rounder. |
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San Antonio Spurs | JaJuan Johnson | PF | Purdue Fluid big man who will do better in an open-court system rather than one that will require him to consistently bang inside. |
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Chicago Bulls | Davis Bertrans | SF | Latvia A team in the conference finals, at least, with two picks close together at the end of the first round will gladly have one stay overseas. |
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