NBA Draft 2019: Clear top three in pre-NCAA Tournament mock

By Brian Rauf | Mar 4, 2019

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 and RJ Barrett #5 of the Duke Blue Devils react following their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 26: Tyler Herro #14 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena on February 26, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

25) Philadelphia 76ers – Tyler Herro, SG, Kentucky
How many Sixers games have you watched and thought that they need more shooting? Herro would certainly provide that and much more. His stock may rise even higher in the NCAA Tournament but he’d be a great fit in Philadelphia.

24) Oklahoma City Thunder – Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State
At 6-4 and nearly 240 pounds, Horton-Tucker can play point guard, shooting guard, or even small forward. OKC has found success with versatile players off the bench and Horton-Tucker would be an excellent addition on the offensive end.

23) Portland Trail Blazers – Admiral Schofield, SF, Tennessee
Portland seems set with Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum and have a pair of bigs they like in Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins. However, they need more help on the wing and on defense. Enter Schofield, who I think has the potential to be an elite defender with his incredible size and strength.

22) Boston Celtics – Goga Bitadze, C, Buducnost
Boston is in position to have a number of first-round picks, so why not use one on a high-upside big? Though he needs some time to develop, Bitadze is still 18 years old with a solid post game and a good mid-range jumper.

21) Cleveland Cavaliers (via Houston Rockets) – Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
It would not be a surprise if Clarke had the highest vertical leap of anyone not named Zion Williamson in this draft. He’s an excellent athlete and one of the nation’s best shot-blockers, making him a useful asset for a Cavs team in need of rim protection.

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