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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 11

Highest Prediction: No. 6 - RealGM

Lowest Prediction: No. 14 - Sports Illustrated

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Augustin is arguably the best pure point guard in the draft after Derrick Rose. He has incredible floor vision, great quickness, great shooting touch and is an incredible floor leader. His lack of size is the only thing keeping him from being a Top 5 pick. Look for him to go somewhere between 7 and 12 on draft night.”

CBSSports.com
"He's no better than the fifth guard behind Rose, Bayless, Gordon and Mayo. Still, Augustin has proved himself time and again as a solid NBA prospect."

RealGM
"Augustin is preposterously quick and nimble with the dribble, maintaining it effectively to create shots for himself and teammates with his gunslinger mentality. He would have struggled in the Derek Harper hand-check era, but he should be an effective NBA point guard in the way Tony Parker and Chris Paul have become All-Stars. Despite being so short, Augustin is able to get shots over taller defenders and also has a superior perimeter shot than the two similar bodied NBA point guards just mentioned."

Collegehoops.net
"If D.J. Augustin is to excel in the NBA he will have to be a trendsetter - there are currently no sub-six foot stars in the League. There is no doubt he has the speed, skill-set and intelligence to play at the next level, but to become a star he will have to be find a way to slay the NBA’s Goliaths."

NBADraft.net
"A true point guard who looks to set up teammates first…A leader. Very head strong, confident player, plays with a swagger to his game which is impressive in such a young player at such a demanding position."

Draft Express
“Strong build..basketball instincts…mix between scoring/passing… outstanding ball-handling skills with either hand, change of gears/hesitation moves…fundamentals…intangibles…winner.”

HoopsHype.com
"The best point guard in college basketball? Scoring playmaker with solid quickness and outstanding ball-handling skills. Unselfish, with excellent court vision. Rarely gets rattled, keeps turnovers to a minimum, and hasmultiple speeds he can utilize to get by his man and create offense, particularly running the pick and roll. "