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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 7

Highest Prediction: No. 3 - Pro Basketball News 2

Lowest Prediction: No. 9 - DraftExpress, InsideHoops, ESPN, RealGM, FOX/NBADraft.net, MyNBADraft.com, HoopsWorld.com, Hoops Report

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Brook Lopez has the physical tools and offensive abilities to be an excellent NBA player. He has great size, length and above-average athleticism. He's an effective scorer in the paint and can stretch the defense away from the basket. Right now he projects as the top center in the draft and a potential Top 5 pick.”

CBSSports.com
"He's the safest pick at No. 3, but can he ever be an All-Star?"

RealGM
"For a team looking for a well-developed offensive game at center, Brook Lopez is the 2008 Draft’s best option. I’m not sure if he will have the strength and athleticism to do this so easily in the NBA, but the way he seals his man and gets his body ready to immediately score while a pass is on its way is remarkable. This anticipation allows him to score before off-ball shot blockers and sagging perimeter defenders can come to assist his man. His touch around the hoop out of the post is terrific and is of course something that can’t be taught."

Collegehoops.net
"The best big man prospect in the draft not named Beasley, Lopez should make whatever NBA drafts him very happy. He should be a solid pro with the potential to be even better than that."

NBADraft.net
"Bigman with good strength and solid athletic ability … Brook has an excellent touch within 15 feet of the basket … Very smooth inside using a variety of polished moves including hook shots and drop steps … Soft hands, rarely fumbles the ball … Strong legs and upper body make him tough to push around inside … Strong rebounder using his long arms and body strength to clean the glass."

Draft Express
“Size…length…hands…ability to run the floor…ability to establish position in post…ability to draw fouls…post-scoring…a presence in post defensively…intelligence…extremely productive…Stanford pedigree.”

HoopsHype.com
"Solid athlete with excellent size, a nice frame, and a good basketball IQ. Very effective with his back to the basket. Can hit a mid-range jumper and has a few basic moves he executes exceptionally well around the block."