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Mock Draft Predictions:
bobcats.com Mock Draft Average: June 18 - No. 21

Highest Prediction: No. 10 - RealGM

Lowest Prediction: Not a First Round Selection - NBC Sports, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News/Yahoo

What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“Speights is one of the most efficient low-post scorers in college basketball. He's not especially flashy, but can be brutally effective in the paint, both scoring and grabbing rebounds. Scouts question his position a little and his conditioning, but overall they project him as a late lottery to mid first-round pick.”

CBSSports.com
"From a physical standpoint, Speights is a top 20 pick."

RealGM
"If his performances as a freshman in limited playing time weren’t encouraging enough, he was tremendous both on tape and in the stat sheet for a rebuilding Florida team as a sophomore. With impeccable strength, athleticism and balance, there may not be a power forward prospect in college basketball outside of Michael Beasley who is more NBA-ready, yet also shows enough room for improvement to develop into an All-Star."

Draft Express
“Physically, it’s not hard to tell why Speights has terrific NBA potential. He has good size at 6-10, an NBA caliber frame, super long arms, and impressive athleticism. He runs the court well, has good quickness, is extremely quick off his feet, and is notably explosive finishing around the basket. He’s a very mobile big man, fluid and coordinated, and has excellent hands to boot.”

HoopsHype.com
"Long, athletic and extremely talented big man who can put the ball in the basket with the best of them. Likes to play with his back to the basket and has great hands and soft touch with both his left and right. Finishes well and has tremendous offensive instincts. A strong rebounder thanks to his quickness, frame and wingspan."