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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 6

Highest Prediction: No. 3 - NBC Sports

Lowest Prediction: No. 8 - RealGM, Sporting News/Yahoo, College Hoops Update, HoopsWorld.com

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Gordon has many star qualities. He's an excellent athlete, has an NBA body, is explosive going to the basket, an excellent defender and, until the last few weeks of the season, was a dead eye from long range. His struggles since injuring his wrist in January and losing head coach Kelvin Sampson, have been well documented. He couldn't hit a shot and he, and the Hooisers, went down in flames. While his performance in the last quarter of the season didn't help his draft stock, teams still see him as a Top 10 pick.”

CBSSports.com
"It'll be a shock if Gordon isn't a high-volume scorer at the NBA level."

RealGM
"With his exceptional handle in the halfcourt, Gordon generates separation from his defender and particularly is infatuated with the step back jumper. His jumper is world class for a player of his age: it is very fluid, his release is high and is quite compact. His range comfortably extends to about 25-feet. Not just a perimeter shooter, he is equally content to drive to the basket when defenders try to take away his jumper. He gets deep into the paint after shaking defenders with remarkable change of pace moves, invites and even generates contact and is strong enough to finish despite a hard foul. Strong and agile, he has the ability to contort his body and get his shot off. Gordon defines the term ‘pure scorer.’"

Collegehoops.net
"Gordon’s athleticism, explosiveness, strength and skills should allow him to score a bunch at the NBA level. The key for him to really excel is to develop his point guard skills (or grow a couple of inches)."

NBADraft.net
"A rock-solid and incredibly explosive combo guard … Tremendously aggressive, and relentless when going to the hoop … Constantly looks to attack and use his body to out-muscle weaker defenders at his position … Is not afraid of going at bigger help defenders and drawing contact … Great leaping ability and outstanding body-control allow him to finish effectively around the hoop … An assassin off the dribble, where a quick first step and combination of hesitation moves allow him get by people at will ."

Draft Express
“Athleticism, strength…scoring instincts/Go-to mentality…perimeter shooting…NBA range…quick release…ability to come off screens…pull-up jumper.”

HoopsHype.com
"A bowling ball of a shooting guard, with outstanding scoring ability Built like a brick wall, capable of just overpowering defenders on his way to the rim, thanks to his excellent first step and low center of gravity."