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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 5

Highest Prediction: No. 3 - Pro Basketball News

Lowest Prediction: No. 13 - NBC Sports

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Love was one of the best players in college basketball this season, but will his game translate to the pros? He can score inside and out, has great strength and is the best outlet passer in basketball. But his lack of athleticism along with questions about his conditioning and the health of his knees are major flags. He should fall somewhere between 9 and 18.”

CBSSports.com
"Those who thought Love wouldn't make a good pro will be proved wrong."

RealGM
"Love will continue to be one of the most intriguing prospects of this class all the way up to draft night. The aspects of his game that people rave about (passing, low post moves, feel for game), are universally heralded, while the genuine concerns (lack of length, quickness, elevation), are cited with equal passion. Cut both sides right down the middle and I think that’s where you will find Love; he isn’t a top-five caliber pick (especially not this year) and he won’t be an ineffective bust. He will be an effective rebounder and passer, there is no doubt about those two things, so his value in the transition game is guaranteed."

Collegehoops.net
"Extremely strong and solid – gets position down low and is impossible to move. Very smart player. Supremely talented passer – excels leading fast breaks with long inbounds passes. Very strong passer also – can chest pass the full length of the court. Good low post scorer. While he probably won’t be a star in the pros, his smarts, strength and passing ability will allow him to carve out a career in the NBA."

NBADraft.net
"Bruising bigman with a great basketball IQ and feel for the game … Extremely adept on the block. His post skills are at an NBA level right now … A dominant rebounder, hits the glass hard, using tenacity, strength and athleticism … A fierce competitor. Has a passion and toughness to his game that so many big men lack … Really understands the game, with great vision and passing ability."

Draft Express
“Productivity…strength..ability to score in the paint…excellent touch …versatile post game…basketball IQ…passing skills…ability to ignite fast-breaks with outlet passes…rebounding instincts..winning attitude, incredibly productive…very little downside.”

HoopsHype.com
"Super-skilled power forward with excellent instincts both facing and with his back to the basket. Has range out to the 3-point line, and outstanding footwork and touch in the post. A throwback, complete with the pump-fakes and the Tim Duncan-esqe bank shots from 15 feet.."