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2015 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1
2016 NBA Mock Draft
Updated: June 18, 2015.
Team needs and outstanding trades have been taken into account with this mock draft.
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Guillermo Hernangomez, C, Spain, 6-11, 1994. 
The Spaniard looks the part and posted solid numbers in the ACB League this past season. -
Houston Rockets: Robert Upshaw, C, Washington, 7-0, Soph. 
The former Fresno State transfer is a defensive and physical presence in the paint, but he was dismissed from the Huskies’ program, which will be a red flag among NBA GMs. Still, Upshaw is worth a second-round gamble. -
Boston Celtics: Mouhammadu Jaiteh, C, France, 6-11, 1994 
Jaiteh has the size and physicality to bang down low in the NBA. -
Los Angeles Lakers: Branden Dawson, SF, Michigan State, 6-6, Sr. 
Branden Dawson was a solid all-around role player during his four years in East Lansing. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Terry Rozier, G, Louisville, 6-2, Soph. 
A combo guard who is explosive in the open floor; not having a true position for the next level affects Terry Rozier’s stock. -
Minnesota Timberwolves: Norman Powell, SG, UCLA, 6-4, Sr.
A role player his first three seasons with the Bruins, Norman Powell emerged as a go-to scoring option at UCLA during his senior year. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Andrew Harrison, PG, Kentucky, 6-5, Soph.
Andrew Harrison displayed improved maturity and decision-making as a sophomore, but he still didn’t do much to help his draft stock. -
Detroit Pistons: Cliff Alexander, PF, Kansas, 6-9, Fr. 
Despite a disappointing freshman campaign, Cliff Alexander brings a terrific combination of strength and athleticism to the floor. -
Charlotte Hornets: Arturs Gudaitis, C, Lithuania, 6-10, 1993. 
Gudaitis has a good combination of size and skill. -
Miami Heat: Jordan Mickey, PF, LSU, 6-8, Soph. 
Jordan Mickey is an athletic forward who is a high-level shot blocker and can clean up the glass despite being a bit undersized. -
Brooklyn Nets: Dakari Johnson, C, Kentucky, 7-0, Soph.
Dakari Johnson is a true low post scorer who was in much better shape this season. -
Utah Jazz: J.P. Tokoto, G/F, North Carolina, 6-5, Jr. 
While athletic and versatile on both ends, the biggest hole in J.P. Tokoto’s game is his outside shooting. -
Indiana Pacers: Anthony Brown, G/F, Stanford, 6-6, Sr. 
The Cardinal senior can stroke it from deep, yet he also rebounds and defends well for a wing. -
Phoenix Suns: Jonathan Holmes, F, Texas, 6-8, Sr. 
An inside/outside threat, Jonathan Holmes’ versatility could land him a spot on an NBA roster. -
Boston Celtics: Cedi Osman, SF, Turkey, 6-8, 1995
The Thunder have a pretty full roster, so this should be a draft-and-stash option. -
Milwaukee Bucks: Olivier Hanlan, G, Boston College, 6-4, Jr. 
A combo guard who can score the basketball from all over the floor, Olivier Hanlan’s versatility could land him a spot on an NBA roster. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Nikola Milutinov, C, Serbia, 6-11, 1994
The Serbian is a skilled big man who must get stronger. -
Oklahoma City Thunder: Luka Mitrovic, PF, Serbia, 6-8, 1993
The Thunder have a pretty full roster so this should be a draft-and-stash option. -
Washington Wizards: Terran Petteway, G/F, Nebraska, 6-6, Jr. 
The Cornhusker can score it from anywhere on the floor and has good size for an NBA wing. -
Atlanta Hawks: Pat Connaughton, SF, Notre Dame, 6-6, Sr. 
The MLB prospect opened eyes with his athleticism at the NBA Combine. He also plays with toughness and can shoot the three. -
Orlando Magic: Aaron Harrison, SG, Kentucky, 6-5, Soph.
A streaky shooter, Aaron Harrison would be a solid second-round value. -
Dallas Mavericks: Joseph Young, G, Oregon, 6-2, Sr. 
A shooting guard trapped in a point guard’s body, Young knows how to score the rock. -
Cleveland Cavaliers: Richaun Holmes, PF, Bowling Green, 6-8, Sr. 
A sleeper second-round prospect thanks to a solid showing at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. -
Utah Jazz: Tyler Harvey, SG, Eastern Washington, 6-4, Jr.
Harvey led college basketball in scoring during 2014, but flew under the radar on the national level since he played at Eastern Washington. -
San Antonio Spurs: Alan Williams, C, UC-Santa Barbara, 6-8, Sr. 
Though undersized, the Gaucho knows how to throw his big body around in the paint. -
New Orleans Pelicans: Michael Frazier, SG, Florida, 6-4, Jr. 
Michael Frazier had a disappointing junior season, but he can stroke it from the outside. -
Denver Nuggets: Vince Hunter, F, UTEP, 6-8, Soph. 
Extremely athletic, Hunter is a combo forward who is at his best around the rim. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Treveon Graham, SG, VCU, 6-5, Sr.
Graham’s ability to light it up from deep should land him a spot in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft. -
Atlanta Hawks: Josh Richardson, SG, Tennessee, 6-6, Sr.
With a good combination of size and athleticism, the former Vol could stick as a role player at the next level. -
Philadelphia 76ers: Daniel Diez, SF, Spain, 6-8, 1993.
The Spaniard put up solid numbers overseas and has a nice stroke from the outside.
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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