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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 4

Highest Prediction: No. 3 - Sporting News/Yahoo

Lowest Prediction: No. 9 - Pro Basketball News

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Bayless didn't come with quite the rep of some of the other freshman guards like Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo and Eric Gordon, but he's had a spectacular freshman season. Bayless has great athleticism, can score of the dribble and from deep three-point range and proved that he could play the point, at least part time, in the pros. His lack of pure playmaking skills and the fact that he's a little undersized to play the two will hurt his stock a little, but overall Bayless looks like he'll fall somewhere between 3 and 8 in the draft.”

CBSSports.com
"Bayless will be a serious candidate to go third behind Beasley and Rose."

RealGM
"What has and will be the most immediately impressive aspect of his game is his extreme elevation on jumpers. It really is extraordinary and makes it possible for the 6-3 guard to be a shooting guard. Because of the elevation, he is able to spot an open teammate while taking the shot and get him the ball for an easy lay-up."

Collegehoops.net
"Bayless’ draft stock has exploded as the season has gone on and he continues to pile the points on the board. His offensive skills are NBA ready, but in order to really excel he will have to become more of a point guard or risk becoming a dreaded “tweener”."

NBADraft.net
"A “must see to believe” type of talent … Possesses incredible open floor speed, which combined with a devastating first step make him a nightmare to defend … Tremendous leaping ability and superb body control allow him to finish in the lane over much taller players … Gets great lift on his jump-shot, with range well out to the NBA three … Flash and flamboyance are nicely contrasted with a high basketball IQ and craftiness … Has all the tools to become a special player on the NBA level."

Draft Express
“Quickness…explosiveness…complete package offensively…perimeter shooting…NBA range…ability to create shot…ability to come off screens…ability to get to free throw line…unselfishness…committed to playing defense…intangibles.”

HoopsHype.com
"Quick, fluid, explosive guard with possibly the best shot-creating ability in this draft. A scorer’s deluxe – terrific perimeter shooter, with a great mid-range game, but also gets to the free throe line at an excellent rate."