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2010 NBA Mock Draft: Round One

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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Updated: Jan. 30, 2010.

New Jersey Nets: John Wall, PG, Kentucky, 6-4, Fr.

Wall has been as good as advertised for the Wildcats. He is beyond gifted and so quick with the ball in his hands whether it's creating on the drive for other teammates or finishing at the rim himself. His outside shot does need some work though.

Think: Derrick Rose

Minnesota Timberwolves: Hassan Whiteside, C, Marshall, 7-0, Fr.

Whiteside's stock has risen faster than anyone in college basketball. He is an absolute terror in the paint, averaging about 5.5 blocks per game and altering just as many shots. The Thundering Herd freshman is still raw on the offensive end but has as much potential to develop and fill out physically as any prospect.

Think: Poor-man's Dwight Howard

Golden State Warriors: Evan Turner, G/F, Ohio State, 6-7, Jr.

Despite suffering what appeared to be a serious injury when he fractured two vertebrae in his upper neck earlier this season, Turner was only sidelined for a month and has picked up right where left off. He possesses all the skills needed of a wing player as demonstrated by his already two triple-doubles this season. He is at his best with the ball in his hands when he is driving and finishing at the rim or creating for his teammates as demonstrated by him playing the point this season for the Buckeyes.

Think: Scottie Pippen

Washington Wizards: Derrick Favors, PF, Georgia Tech, 6-9, Fr.

Favors is a well-rounded prospect with a combination of size, strength and athleticism. He uses his great length to be an intimidating shot blocker. While he is better suited as a post player right now, he projects more as a combo forward in the NBA. To excel at that position, Favors will have to improve his limited range from the perimeter.

Think: Josh Smith

Philadelphia 76ers: Wesley Johnson, SF, Syracuse, 6-7, Jr.

Offensively, Johnson can do it all - knock down and create his own shots, attack the basket, and finish with authority. His length and athleticism also allow him to be a major factor on the defensive end with rebounding and blocking shots. Since putting on the Syracuse orange, his stock has soared.

Think: Shawn Marion

Detroit Pistons: Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, So.

Davis' stock blew up during the Tar Heels tournament run and he is becoming one of the best big men in college this season. He is a very solid rebounder and gifted shot blocker, but his offensive game is a bit limited to around the basket.

Think: Al Horford

Indiana Pacers: Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, Wake Forest, 6-9, So.

Aminu likely would have been a lottery pick if he declared for the 2009 draft, but decided to return to Wake to improve his all-around game. His size and athleticism will certainly be attractive to an NBA team. If he can polish outside shot during his sophomore season, he could move into the top 10 of 2010 NBA Draft.

Think: Travis Outlaw

Sacramento Kings: Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas, 6-6, Fr.

Henry is a smooth shooting southpaw who is very comfortable with the ball in his hand and attacking the basket. For a freshman-to-be, he has good strength to not be bullied around in the NBA. He has already demonstrated his all-around scoring ability at Kansas and is definitely a prospect to keep an eye on.

Think: J.R. Smith

Utah Jazz: Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky, 6-9, Jr.

The Wildcat junior decided to return to school after briefly testing the NBA waters. Patterson has a nice low-post game and uses his strength and length to help him on the boards which will be beneficial at the next level since he is a bit undersized to play the four in the Association. He can also step out and knock down the mid-range jumper, runs the floor well, and has decent handles.

Think: Kenyon Martin

Milwaukee Bucks: Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas, 6-11, Jr.

Aldrich doesn't look like much a basketball player at first glance, but is actually a fundamentally sound big man. He has a nice touch on his odd-looking jump shot and is a solid rebounder. The Jayhawk junior is not going to wow anybody with his athleticism, but is very crafty around the basket.

Think: Chris Kaman

Los Angeles Clippers: Willie Warren, G, Oklahoma, 6-4, So.

Warren's successful freshman year with the Sooners was understandably overshadowed by Blake Griffin's Player of the Year season. With Griffin gone to the NBA, Warren has had every chance to prove just how talented of a scorer he is. A combo guard who can create his own shot and is not afraid to attack the basket, Warren has struggled with his perimeter shot which drops him a few spots.

Think: Ben Gordon

Oklahoma City Thunder: Greg Monroe, PF, Georgetown, 6-10, So.

Probably the most versatile big man in college basketball, Monroe is the total package. He has a great inside/outside game, can put the ball on the floor, and is a tremendous passer. His lack of a killer instinct and tendency to be passive is hurting his stock.

Think: Chris Bosh

Houston Rockets: Donatas Motiejunas, F/C, Lithuania, 7-0, 1990

A very intriguing prospect, Montiejunas has the size to play center but ability to step out on the perimeter and play the three. He is skilled on the block, can also handle the ball, and stroke it from the outside. Unlike most European prospects, Montiejunas will be a free agent in the summer of 2010 meaning an NBA team won't have to deal with any Ricky Rubio-like issues regarding a buyout and he could come to the States right away.

Think: Andrea Bargnani

Oklahoma City Thunder: DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky, 6-11, Fr.

A big-bodied post player, Cousins has the ability to out-physical opponents down low but also has a nice touch on his mid-range game. There have been questions about his work ethic and tendency to let his emotions get the best of him on the court which may turn NBA scouts off to the Wildcat freshman.

Think: Zach Randolph

Chicago Bulls: Stanley Robinson, SF, UConn, 6-9, Sr.

For a 6-9 player, Robinson is one of the top athletes in the college game. He lives around the basket whether it's on the drive or crashing the boards, and is a ferocious finisher. His biggest knock has always been his poor outside shooting, but he has shown nice strides in that area during his senior season.

Think: Al Thornton

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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