Pac-12 Basketball: 5 best players headed to the 2017 NBA Draft

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Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. UCLA won 107-66. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pac-12 was undoubtedly one of the most talented conferences this season, but how do its NBA Draft prospects stack up?

The Pac-12 will most certainly have several NBA draft declarations announced in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Headlined by UCLA’s Lonzo Ball and Washington’s Markelle Fultz, the Pac-12 was quite possibly the most talented conference in the nation this season. Though it sent just four teams to the NCAA Tournament, the regular season excitement the league provided was unparalleled and very entertaining.

According to DraftExpress’ most recent mock draft, three of the top six picks in this year’s draft will be Pac-12 products. Additionally, it projects 11 former Pac-12 players will have their name called on June 22. Oregon and UCLA both are expected to have three players drafted. DraftExpress foresees that UCLA’s trio of Lonzo Ball, Ike Anigbogu, and T.J. Leaf will all be first round selections.

The 2017 NBA Draft, as previously stated, will occur on June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Draft Lottery, which determines the order of the top 14 picks, will take place on May 16. Just over a week later, players who have not signed with an agent must decide if they will return to school on May 24. “Decision Day”, as it is deemed by some, has become perhaps the most important offseason date, as teams are officially told of returnees and departures from their programs.

Nevertheless, how does the Pac-12’s next wave of NBA stars rank?

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