NBA mock draft roundup: Final look at projections for Sixers before Round 1

NBA mock draft roundup: Final look at projections for Sixers before Round 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

One day away from some answers.

Ahead of Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, here’s a roundup of recent projections for the Sixers at pick No. 16:

Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, ESPN 

Jared McCain, Duke 

Givony: “The Sixers are known to have conducted only a handful of workouts, possibly the fewest of any team drafting in the first round. That info has caused some speculation that this pick could be on the move, depending on which player falls to No. 16.

“Regardless of who is picking, McCain has an easy niche he can fill in the NBA with his scoring versatility, basketball instincts, competitiveness and smarts, making him an attractive option for teams drafting in this range.”

Bryan Kalbrosky, USA Today

Jared McCain, Duke 

Kalbrosky: “McCain, an excellent rebounder for his position, is one of the players who was able to improve his draft stock the most during March Madness.

“The ACC All-Rookie spaces the floor very well and he forced closeouts on 29.6 percent of his offensive touches, via Stats Perform, which was among the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board.”

McCain reached 30 points twice in the NCAA tournament, including an 8-for-11 performance beyond the arc in Duke’s win over James Madison. He’s an outstanding shooter with consistent, well-balanced form both off the catch and off the dribble.

Sam Vecenie, The Athletic

Rob Dillingham, Kentucky 

Vecenie: “Philadelphia has cleared significant cap space to go star-hunting, so, if the right deal becomes available, this pick could be used to further that goal. … The 76ers will likely take a ‘best player available’ approach under Daryl Morey if they keep the pick.

“Dillingham averaged 15.2 points and 3.9 assists per game this past season while shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from 3. He maintains control well despite playing at a fast pace, using a bevy of crossovers and well-timed hesitation moves to maximize his speed. Evaluators are confident he’ll be able…

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Publish date : 2024-06-25 18:05:10

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