2015 NBA Draft Projections – The Future Rookies – With the start of the NBA Draft just two days away, fans and collectors are already beginning to think about what players will make the biggest impact heading into the 2015-16 NBA regular season. This year’s draft class lacks marquee-type names. However, it is deep in talent and loaded with players who can fill roster spots and key roles on several teams. Here is a look at what many analysts are predicting for the first round.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns | Kentucky | C-PF | 7-0 | 250
2. Los Angeles Lakers
Jahlil Okafor | Duke | C | 6-11 | 270
3. Philadelphia 76ers
D’Angelo Russell | Ohio State | SG | 6-5 | 175
4. New York Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis | Spain | PF | 7-0 | 220
5. Orlando Magic
Justise Winslow | Duke | SF | 6-7 | 230
6. Sacramento Kings
Emmanuel Mudiay | China | PG | 6-5 | 190
7. Denver Nuggets
Mario Hezonja | Spain | SG | 6-8 | 215
8. Detroit Pistons
Willie Cauley-Stein | Kentucky | C | 7-0 | 245
9. Charlotte Hornets
Stanley Johnson | Arizona | SF | 6-7 | 245
10. Miami Heat
Myles Turner | Texas | PF-C | 6-11 | 240
11. Indiana Pacers
Cameron Payne | Murray State | PG | 6-2 | 180
12. Utah Jazz
Trey Lyles | Kentucky | PF | 6-10 | 250
13. Phoenix Suns
Frank Kaminsky | Wisconsin | PF | 6-11 | 245
14. Oklahoma City Thunder
Devin Booker | Kentucky | SG | 6-6 | 205
15. Atlanta Hawks
Kelly Oubre | Kansas | SF | 6-6 | 205
16. Boston Celtics
Sam Dekker | Wisconsin | SF | 6-9 | 230
17. Milwaukee Bucks
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | Arizona | SF | 6-7 | 215
18. Houston Rockets
Montrezl Harrell | Louisville | PF | 6-8 | 230
19. Washington Wizards
Jerian Grant | Notre Dame | PG | 6-5 | 205
20. Toronto Raptors
Kevon Looney | UCLA | PF-SF | 6-9 | 220
21. Dallas Mavericks
Tyus Jones | Duke | PG | 6-1 | 185
22. Chicago Bulls
Delon Wright | Utah | PG | 6-5 | 190
23. Portland Trail Blazers
Justin Anderson | Virginia | SF-SG | 6-6 | 225
24. Cleveland Cavaliers
Bobby Portis | Arkansas | PF | 6-11 | 230
25. Memphis Grizzlies
R.J. Hunter | Georgia State | SG | 6-5 | 185
26. San Antonio Spurs
Christian Wood | UNLV | PF | 6-11 | 220
27. Los Angeles Lakers
Rashad Vaughn | UNLV | SG | 6-5 | 200
28. Boston Celtics
Jarell Martin | LSU | PF | 6-10 | 242
29. Brooklyn Nets
Cliff Alexander | Kansas | PF | 6-9 | 255
30. Golden State Warriors
Terry Rozier | Louisville | PG | 6-2 | 190
The first trading card products of the 2015-16 NBA season, have yet to be announced. However, Panini America, the NBA’s trading card licensee will be delivering solicitations for new NBA products in the coming weeks.
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