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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 16

Highest Prediction: No. 13 - DraftExpress

Lowest Prediction: No. 25 - RealGM

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“McGee, a long lanky, ultra-athletic big man, has been solidly on NBA scouts' radar screen all season. He had a coming out party against North Carolina in December and from that point forward, has been considered a draft sleeper for anywhere from the late lottery to late first round. Right now we have him somewhere in the middle, but with great workouts, he has the potential to crack the lottery. You aren't going to find many prospects with his combination of size, length, athleticism and basketball skills.”

CBSSports.com
"Outside of the Italian, this is probably the most unknown among the projected Top 15 picks."

RealGM
"Though his first step is undoubtedly on the slow side, he is a very athletic 7-footer once he gets moving. Initial looks are to liken him to a classical center, but his ability to pass and shoot from about 15 feet in (though he will shoot from 20 feet) is more reminiscent of a European player than a homegrown American talent with a basketball pedigree. He is a good finisher, particularly in the open floor. He sometimes mistakes himself as a guard in the body of a center, making behind the back passes, taking step back 3’s, but he gets away with it and has some legitimate guard moves, even in the air."

Collegehoops.net
"JaVale McGee is the ultimate “high-risk, high-reward” pick. His length and athleticism are very enticing, but with his game and body still a work in progress there is no guarantee he’ll ever turn out to be a solid NBA pro. "

NBADraft.net
"Long athletic bigman who is absolutely bursting with potential … Runs the floor exceptionally well … Improving at a rapid pace on both ends of the floor. Has freakishly long arms: around a 7-6 wingspan which makes him a great rebounder and shot blocker … Can really become a force defensively when he adds strength and discipline on opponent's shot fakes … His length makes it extremely difficult for opponents to get shots over … His offensive game is showing a lot of promise with developing back to the basket skills. He even shows some ability to face the basket and make drives or spot up … Has a competitive spirit that is not apparent in many bigmen who picked up the game because of their size. A late bloomer who went underrecruited out of Chicago. McGee's parents were both professional basketball players so he has been around the game from a young age."

Draft Express
“Incredible physical specimen...great size, outstanding wingspan...huge hands...terrific athlete...solid frame...extremely fluid...ability to run the floor...intriguing skill-level...ability to face the basket...range out to 3-point line...ability to put ball on the floor...shot-blocking potential...late-bloomer...unlimited upside.”

HoopsHype.com
"Unique prospect with a terrific combination of size, length, athleticism and budding skills facing the basket. Has good hands and a nice frame that should fill out. Can pu the ball on the floor, shoot with range, and execute some extremely smooth moves in the post, operating solely off his instincts. Makes his presence felt at times on the offensive glass or as a shot-blocker. A project in every sense of the word – extremely weak, possesses poor shot-selection, nonexistent passing ability and a concerning lack of hustle."