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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 2

Highest Prediction: No. 1 - NBC Sports, CollegeHoops.net, Pro Basketball News, MyNBADraft.com, Ridiculous Upside

Lowest Prediction: No. 3 - Hoops Report

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“He may have had the best freshman season in college basketball history -- even surpassing what Kevin Durant did last year. He's got great size, athleticism, can score anywhere on the floor and is a beast of a rebounder. Scouts claim that character issues from Beasley's high school days still haunt him. But, barring some surprise revelation or injury, Beasley will be either the first or second pick in the draft.”

CBSSports.com
"The drafting of Beasley will give somebody a 20-and-10 All-Star power forward."

RealGM
“Very explosive in the post, Beasley is NBA-ready to bang and score. He scores at a tremendously effective rate despite the constant collapse of double-teams when he touches the ball. Beasley is excellent at finding the vulnerabilities of a defense when he moves without the ball." Even more remarkable is how he always has his hands facing the ball, readying for a pass.”

Collegehoops.net
“Beasley’s dominant play this season looks to have made him a lock to have his name called first in this year’s draft. While there has been question marks concerning his attitude and maturity, he hasn’t been involved in any incidents while at Kansas State. While he might not be as good a prospect as Oden & Durant last year, if he keeps his head on straight he should be a future NBA All-Star.”

NBADraft.net
“A fabulous athlete with an NBA ready body... Completed one of the most dominant seasons in college basketball history, as a freshman … His length, quickness, jumping ability and strength combine to make him one of the most difficult match ups … His ability to play the passing lanes and come over weakside to block shots, further adds to his ability to fill the stat sheet … A strong personality with great confidence who never gets down on himself. There are few doubts about him becoming a bigtime impact talent at the next level.”

Draft Express
“Quickness…strength…hands…unbelievable scoring instincts…ability to create shot…finishing with either hand…back to the basket skills, rebounding…mismatch ability…go-to guy…incredible productivity…upside.”

Dick Vitale on ESPN.com
"A big guy inside like Beasley is a terrific talent. He can also step out and shoot the jumper, which makes him a bigger threat. There is no question that Beasley can be a star in the NBA. He is also a force on the boards after leading the nation at 12.4 per game last season. I really love his talent."

HoopsHype.com
“Versatile, ambidextrous power forward who can score equally well with his back to the basket or facing the hoop. Possesses outstanding athletic ability – particularly his quickness, strength and leaping ability. Dominated college basketball as a freshman – and looks like a can’t miss prospect barring red flags.”