NBA Mock Drafts 2020

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Thought it could be fun to post some current mocks, and then revisit them later this year. I totally understand some websites are much better than others.

Here's one, https://www.nbadraft.net/2020mock_draft and I know many people think this particular website is not the best, I just do not know what websites would be considered the best.

Williamson 17, Enoch 26, Scrubb 27, Nwora 30

May not get Scrubb in the UofL uniform.


1
Anthony Edwards
6-4
210
SG
Georgia
Fr.

2
James Wiseman
7-1
235
C
Memphis
Fr.

3
Isaiah Stewart
6-9
245
PF/C
Washington
Fr.

4
LaMelo Ball
6-8
180
PG
USA
Intl.

5
Theo Maledon
6-5
175
PG
France
Intl.

6
Cole Anthony
6-2
185
PG
North Carolina
Fr.

7
Nico Mannion
6-2
175
PG
Arizona
Fr.

8
Deni Avdija
6-8
210
SF
Israel
Intl.

9
Jaden McDaniels
6-10
185
SF/PF
Washington
Fr.

10
Killian Hayes
6-5
195
PG
France
Intl.

11
Precious Achiuwa
6-9
225
SF/PF
Memphis
Fr.

12
Ochai Agbaji
6-5
210
SG
Kansas
So.

13
N'Faly Dante
6-11
240
C
Oregon
Fr.

14
Charles Bassey
6-10
240
PF/C
Western Kentu...
So.

15
Jalen Smith
6-10
215
PF
Maryland
So.

16
RJ Hampton
6-4
175
PG/SG
USA
Intl.

17
Samuell Williamson
6-6
185
SG/SF
Louisville
Fr.

18
Scottie Lewis
6-5
180
SG/SF
Florida
Fr.

19
Tyler Bey
6-7
215
SF/PF
Colorado
Jr.

20
Amar Sylla
6-9
195
PF
Senegal
Intl.

21
Vernon Carey
6-10
265
PF/C
Duke
Fr.

22
Ashton Hagans
6-3
190
PG
Kentucky
So.

23
Arturs Zagars
6-3
170
PG
Latvia
Intl.

24
Devon Dotson
6-1
180
PG
Kansas
So.

25
AJ Lawson
6-6
165
SG
South Carolina
So.

26
Steven Enoch
6-10
250
C
Louisville
Sr.

27
Jay Scrubb
6-6
220
SG
JUCO
So.

28
Tyrese Maxey
6-2
190
SG
Kentucky
Fr.

29
Aaron Wiggins
6-6
180
SG
Maryland
So.

30
Jordan Nwora
6-7
220
SF
Louisville
Jr.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Here's another website, Williamson 13, nobody else UofL affiliated listed. Nwora 33, Scrubb 36, Enoch 43

http://www.nbadraftroom.com/p/2020-nba-mock-draft.html

1 Cavs* James Wiseman C - HT: 7-1 - WT: 222 - WING: 7-6 - FROM: Memphis - Fr.
A high level athlete who can dominate in the paint on both ends of the floor. A quick leaper and ferocious dunker who needs to continue to develop his post game and put on weight. Anthony Davis lite
2 Knicks Anthony Edwards SG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 215 - WING: 6-9 - FROM: Georgia - Fr.
A powerful and well built shooting guard who plays with an edge. An efficient scorer from three levels who is impossible to defend once he gets it going. bigger Oladipo
3 Hornets R.J. Hampton PG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 175 - WING: 6-7 - FROM: NZ Breakers - Int.
Hampton is skipping the college route and is taking his talents down under for a year. 1on1 interview O.J. Mayo's upside, Jamal Murray
4 Wizards
Cole Anthony
PG - HT: 6-3 - WT: 185 - WING: 6-3 1/2 - FROM: UNC - Fr.
Lightening quick with great handles and high BBIQ; a consummate point guard who always makes the right play but can also score in bunches. Has a ton of bounce.
poor man's Derrick Rose, bigger Kemba
5 Grizzlies*
LaMelo Ball
PG - HT: 6-7 - WT: 180 - WING: NA - FROM: Illawarra Hawks (NBL) - Int.
A fast start in the NBL has Ball rising to the top half of the lottery. If he keeps it up all season he could move even higher.
6-7 Steph
6 Suns Isaiah Stewart C - HT: 6-9 - WT: 247 - WING: 7-4 - FROM: Washington- Fr.
A powerhouse of a PF/C who has broad shoulders and a rock solid frame. Controls the paint, a talented mid range scorer. Derrick Favors with some sauce
7 Thunder Deni Avdija SF - HT: 6-8 - WT: 210 - WING: NA - FROM: Israel - Int.01
A smooth wing who can score in the half court, can light it up from downtown and has eyes in the back of his head.
diaper Doncic
8 Bulls Jeremiah Robinson-Earl PF - HT: 6-9 - WT: 235 - WING: NA - FROM: Villanova - Fr.
A talented PF with good ball skills, smooth handles and a soft touch around the basket. Has lottery potential, especially if he stays in school for 2 or 3 years. Ed O'Bannon, David West
9 Hawks Theo Maledon PG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 180- - WING: 6-8 1/2- FROM: France - Int.01
A well built and explosive athlete with a quick first step. Has all the physical tools to excel in the NBA including nice length and great size/strength at the PG position. SGA
10 Pelicans Jalen Smith PF - HT: 6-10 - WT: 215 - WING: NA - FROM: Maryland - So.
A quick and athletic power forward with length, versatility, and a rapidly improving game He's added a lot of strength and is beginning to show out on the court. 1on1 interview
P.J. Brown +
11 T-Wolves Precious Achiuwa SF - HT: 6-9 - WT: 223 - WING: 7-2 1/4 - FROM: Memphis (Mali) - Fr.
A big wing with natural strength, good length and a lot of upside. If he refines his 3 point shot, watch out!
Tobias Harris, Marcus Morris
12 Magic Nico Mannion PG - HT: 6-3 - WT: 180 - WING: 6-2 1/2 - FROM: Arizona (Italy) - Fr.
Nico is a well-rounded PG who can do a little bit of everything. He's a leader on the court who gets teammates involved and can also score the rock. Mike Bibby, Luke Ridnour
13 Pistons Samuell Williamson SF - HT: 6-7 - WT: 190 - WING: NA - FROM: Louisville - Fr.
A world class athlete and great open court player who is really emerging as a prospect.
Richard Jefferson
14 Raptors Trendon Watford SF - HT: 6-8 - WT: 220 - WING: 7-1 1/2 - FROM: LSU - Fr.

15 Kings Killian Hayes PG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 215 - WING: 6-7 - FROM: France - Int.01

16 Heat N'Faly Dante C - HT: 7-0 - WT: 249 - WING: 7-5 1/2 - FROM: Oregon (Mali) - Fr.

17 Mavericks Khalil Whitney SF - HT: 6-7 1/2 - WT: 200 - WING: 7-0 - FROM: Kentucky - Fr.

18 Bucks (from Pacers)
Ayo Dosunmu
PG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 170 - WING: 6-6 - FROM: Illinois - So.

19 Warriors Jaden McDaniels SF - HT: 6-10 - WT: 180 - WING: 6-11 - FROM: Washington - Fr.
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20 Celtics
Scottie Lewis
SG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 185 - WING: 6-10 - FROM: Florida - Fr.

21 Spurs Josh Green SG - HT: 6-6 - WT: 201 - WING: 6-10 1/4 - FROM: Arizona (Australia) - Fr.

22 Rockets Johnny Juzang SF - HT: 6-7 - WT: 200 - WING: NA - FROM: Kentucky - Fr.

23 Hawks (from Nets)
Tyrese Maxey
PG - HT: 6-3 - WT: 195 -WING: 6-5 1/2 - FROM: Kentucky - Fr.

24 Blazers Tyrese Haliburton PG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 170 - WING: 7-0 - FROM: Iowa St. - So.

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25 Jazz* Vernon Carey Jr. C - HT: 6-10 - WT: 260 -WING: 7-0 - FROM: Duke - Fr.

26 Thunder (from Nuggets)
Charles Bassey
C - HT: 6-10 - WT: 239 - WING: 7-3 1/2- FROM: Western Kentucky (Nigeria) - So.

27 Clippers Reggie Perry PF - HT: 6-9 - WT: 239 - WING: NA - FROM: Mississippi State - So.

28 Nets (from 76ers) Amar Sylla
PF - HT: 6-9 - WT: NA - WING: 7-2 - FROM: Senegal - Int.
S
29 Lakers Mac McClung PG - HT: 6-2 - WT: 175 - WING: NA - FROM: Georgetown - So.

30 Bucks Tyler Bey SF - HT: 6-7 - WT: 215 - WING: 7-0 - FROM: Colorado - Jr.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/6...e-anthony-rj-hampton-theo-maledon-deni-avdija

Williamson 24 - No other Cards listed

 

[zipp]

Thanks for posting. Nwora and Enoch are wasting another year in college, as I said. They listened to bad advice...

 

[WhatMeWorry]

Thanks for posting. Nwora and Enoch are wasting another year in college, as I said. They listened to bad advice...

And as a Cardinal fan, I'm glad they did.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Thanks for posting. Nwora and Enoch are wasting another year in college, as I said. They listened to bad advice...

Wasting a year in college.
Interesting concept.
Im Enoch could get his degree. Yeah thats a waste of time snd effort.
Nwora could knock his credit hours down to where he could finish up in the summer. Such a waste of time.
Cause it looks like they both improved their draft status. A true Cards fan would appreciate that for these gentlemen.
Oh i know, its the fear of Coach Mack winning the ACC Title and headed to Atlanta-asterisk free- that has you so scared. Take some X. This is setting up to be a hell of a ride !

 

[gocds]

Wasting a year in college.
Interesting concept.
Im Enoch could get his degree. Yeah thats a waste of time snd effort.
Nwora could knock his credit hours down to where he could finish up in the summer. Such a waste of time.
Cause it looks like they both improved their draft status. A true Cards fan would appreciate that for these gentlemen.
Oh i know, its the fear of Coach Mack winning the ACC Title and headed to Atlanta-asterisk free- that has you so scared. Take some X. This is setting up to be a hell of a ride !

I’m not sure that “you get it”. The waste of time comment was directed at CCM as a criticism as though he was the one that gave these young men bad advice. We all know that CCM allowed these young men to make their own decisions based on their conversations with any number of advisors including their parents, coaches, mentors and NBA advisors. And, yes, I totally agree that getting a college degree is very important and should never be demeaned.

GO CARDS - BEAT EVERYBODY!!! God Bless America!!!

 

[BPGhost]

Wasting a year in college.
Interesting concept.
Im Enoch could get his degree. Yeah thats a waste of time snd effort.
Nwora could knock his credit hours down to where he could finish up in the summer. Such a waste of time.
Cause it looks like they both improved their draft status. A true Cards fan would appreciate that for these gentlemen.
Oh i know, its the fear of Coach Mack winning the ACC Title and headed to Atlanta-asterisk free- that has you so scared. Take some X. This is setting up to be a hell of a ride !

Plus both of those kids that stayed can play their way into a better spot including into the lottery. People that don’t understand sports won’t get that concept though.

 

[zipp]

Nwora and Enoch can get their college degrees anytime. In fact, I think U of L gives them a free ride anytime they do.

They're only 21 or 22 years old once in their lives. Those are prime earning years for a pro basketball player.

They were unhappy where they were being drafted, and they mistakenly think coming back will improve that. The opinions of hometown fans don't matter...

 

[kentuckyshame]

Thanks for posting. Nwora and Enoch are wasting another year in college, as I said. They listened to bad advice...

It’s never a waste to get a years worth of coaching, especially one on one time with a coach such as Chris Mack.

Mainly you are upset that your bold prediction, that they would both leave after last year, didn’t come true and I guess It makes you feel better to blast what was an important decision in the lives of these kids just to make yourself feel better.

 

[Slam2121]

Nwora knows a deep push into the FF will do wonders for his draft stock. He’s back just as much to get that title as he is for stats. Virginia players saw the effect. UL players want the same.

 

[zipp]

It’s never a waste to get a years worth of coaching, especially one on one time with a coach such as Chris Mack.

Mainly you are upset that your bold prediction, that they would both leave after last year, didn’t come true and I guess It makes you feel better to blast what was an important decision in the lives of these kids just to make yourself feel better.

I don’t get upset, and I can’t predict irrational behavior. “Irrational” is wasting a year and getting projected at the same draft position...

 

[KerryRhodes]

I don’t get upset, and I can’t predict irrational behavior. “Irrational” is wasting a year and getting projected at the same draft position...

LoL.
The fear of winning the ACC is just oozing out of you.
Nwora is preseason POTY.

They were borderline first round projected picks. Some projections didnt even have Enoch drafted at all.

Now Nwora is definitely a projected first round pick. Enoch 1st and 2nd round projections.

Did E5 waste a yr coming back for his junior season ? The jack ass even stated that playets should play at least 3 years.

Dont worry. Any success these two players have, youll just chime in it was the jack ass who signed them. We all know thats in your holster.

 

[Slam2121]

I don’t get upset, and I can’t predict irrational behavior. “Irrational” is wasting a year and getting projected at the same draft position...

Define irrational behavior. Is it kinda like the quote “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Kinda like posting the same things on a forum.

 

[zipp]

Define irrational behavior. Is it kinda like the quote “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"...

You actually bring up the perfect definition... Going back thru the draft process and expecting a different result.

Thanks...

 

[zipp]

...They were borderline first round projected picks. Some projections didnt even have Enoch drafted at all.

Now Nwora is definitely a projected first round pick. Enoch 1st and 2nd round projections...

That's not consistent with what hop posted above...

 

[teamcanada]

You actually bring up the perfect definition... Going back thru the draft process and expecting a different result.

Thanks...

yes because no one has ever improved their draft stock from the year before by having a great season.

 

[zipp]

yes because no one has ever improved their draft stock from the year before by having a great season.

It happens, but it ain't the norm. Esp. when a kid is two years out of high school as Nwora was, or four as Enoch was.

A good gauge is the slappies. How many of them significantly improve their draft stock coming back? A few, but not many. You're basically trying to beat the odds, and you're screwing around with your career and the risk of injury. Not smart...

 

[teamcanada]

It happens, but it ain't the norm. Esp. when a kid is two years out of high school as Nwora was, or four as Enoch was.

A good gauge is the slappies. How many of them significantly improve their draft stock coming back? A few, but not many. You're basically trying to beat the odds, and you're screwing around with your career and the risk of injury. Not smart...

thats because not many of them come back.

 

[zipp]

thats because not many of them come back.

Check the ones who do. A guy like PJ Washington is the exception. And most of their guys are younger than Nwora and Enoch...

 

[gocards1987]

It happens, but it ain't the norm. Esp. when a kid is two years out of high school as Nwora was, or four as Enoch was.

A good gauge is the slappies. How many of them significantly improve their draft stock coming back? A few, but not many. You're basically trying to beat the odds, and you're screwing around with your career and the risk of injury. Not smart...

They are a terrible gauge. Cal cant coach so guys dont improve year to year. Its a risk but both Enoch and Nwora can improve draft stock by working on weaknesses. Enoch being a more consistent offensive threat and improving on hedging and pick roll defense. Nwora need to be more efficient.

 

[CardFanBudMan]

They are a terrible gauge. Cal cant coach so guys dont improve year to year. Its a risk but both Enoch and Nwora can improve draft stock by working on weaknesses. Enoch being a more consistent offensive threat and improving on hedging and pick roll defense. Nwora need to be more efficient.

Nwora working on his handles would be huge, too. He is not bad, but it would help his draft prospects. I just cannot see any U of L player going ahead of Nwora.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Nwora working on his handles would be huge, too. He is not bad, but it would help his draft prospects. I just cannot see any U of L player going ahead of Nwora.

Younger guys are projections. GMs are afraid of passing up the next "Kobe"
Williamson being drafted in the lottery would be great for him and the Program.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Just curious to see a final draft version vs preseason draft version. It's always interesting.

 

[tally_wacker33]

To say enoch and nwora listend to bad advice is comical. Those guys couldn't sniff a mock draft board last yr. Now they're on the main one and are poised for a great year in college on a preseason top 10 team.

 

[Slam2121]

To say enoch and nwora listend to bad advice is comical. Those guys couldn't sniff a mock draft board last yr. Now they're on the main one and are poised for a great year in college on a preseason top 10 team.

Being top 5, the spotlight is on them with some gurus picking the Cards in FF. They’ll perform and they’ll be rewarded for it. I agree. Another season, another year of important improvements gets them a better odds in gaining in the draft.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

https://www.nbadraft.net/nba-mock-drafts/

Scrubb @22, Nwora 23 - Enoch 2nd Round.

http://www.nbadraftroom.com/p/2020-nba-mock-draft.html

Nwora @28 - Scrubb, Enoch 2nd Round

https://www.si.com/nba/2020/01/07/nba-mock-draft-anthony-edwards-lamelo-ball-james-wiseman

Nwora @24 - No 2nd Rd in this mock.

 

[LeFors4Ever]

Nwora I think should go higher as he will be a known NBA commodity. Tall and can shoot from all levels. His game will translate as all he has to do is shoot, doesn’t have to be a star nor carry a team. Just hit 3’s

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

The question is, will Scrubb play for UofL or the G League next year?

I don't like wishing my life away but that is a serious question and the answer probably isn't coming until draft time.

 

[Thecycle27]

These mock drafts besides the top 5 aren’t very accurate especially in January.

Williamson is up there and can’t defend college players. This is exactly why the NBA wanted the one and done rule. It is really hard to evaluate high school players 10-30. Once it is gone there will be a ton of misses. I am not saying Williamson is not a NBA player but right now he isn’t even a good college player. Their are a bunch of guys just like him all over college basketball.

Nwora and Enoch could only improve their position so coming back wasn’t a bad idea. Still too early to determine if they took advantage of that opportunity. Jordan has to figure out how to play at a high level against the elite competition. He lights up Duke and then has a great NCAA tournament his draft status only improves.

 

[CardVille]

As of 1/9, NBA Mock Draft has:
Nwora at 22nd [1st rd]
Enoch at 39th [2nd rd]
Williamson undrafted

 

[ciswilldean3215]

Nwora hasn't improved his draft stock at all IMO, still could land anywhere from 18-30 in the first round or slip to early second, just like last season. His game is tailor made for the NBA though, I think he'll have more success at the next level.

 

[LeFors4Ever]

The question is, will Scrubb play for UofL or the G League next year?

I don't like wishing my life away but that is a serious question and the answer probably isn't coming until draft time.

Scrubb is interesting.

In Juco he can put up huge numbers and his stock will be super high. Does 1 more year risk being exposed against better competition?

He went to Juco for a reason. If he’s already done 2 years of Juco, would he want to do another year of school when he has millions of dollars on the table?

If he doesn’t have guaranteed contract waiting for him, he’ll be here. He’s right on that line and it can go either way.

 

[teamcanada]

Scrubb is interesting.

In Juco he can put up huge numbers and his stock will be super high. Does 1 more year risk being exposed against better competition?

He went to Juco for a reason. If he’s already done 2 years of Juco, would he want to do another year of school when he has millions of dollars on the table?

If he doesn’t have guaranteed contract waiting for him, he’ll be here. He’s right on that line and it can go either way.

There isn't a very long list of players who have made the jump straight to the NBA from Juco. the last I could find was Donta Smith in 2004 . He went 34th

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

I agree a lot to "TBD" on these and another round of workouts for hundreds of players will shake these mocks up. I also agree that after the top few picks it really does become a crapshoot.

Just trying to keep some conversation going

 

[KozmasAgain]

I can’t figure out why Williamson would be so high at this point, he might eventually be there but not now. How can they evaluate him and rank him so high if he only plays 10 minutes a game?

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

I believe Williamson was up the boards prior to the season started and has since fallen off.

 

[Thecycle27]

I think the one thing that needs to happen in the future is players that go into the draft and don’t get selected need to be able to come to school. I think they need to allow drafted high school kids after summer league to go back to college if they don’t want to be in the GLeague. I would cap each school with only 2 players per year that could go through the GLeague process.

Let the kids make the choice where they want to be but give them genuine feedback from the NBA teams.

The NCAA needs to be extremely flexible and innovative how they deal with this.