[Stardust]

1
Nerlens Noel
PF/C Kentucky
Freshman7-0206

Cleveland continues to give the impression it is undecided, with sources saying Noel, Alex Len, Victor Oladipo, Ben McLemore and Anthony Bennett are all possibilities. The Cavaliers aren't afraid to make an outside-the-box choice, as they showed in drafting Dion Waiters fourth last year. In addition, Cleveland continues to aggressively shop this pick, according to sources, but one executive said the Cavs "have completely overvalued it." It's looking more and more like Cleveland will keep the pick, and rival executives still expect Noel to be the guy. He's a 7-foot defensive menace who will solidify the middle, either at power forward or center, and fortify a defense that ranked last in opponents' field-goal percentage (47.6) in 2012-13.

2
Ben McLemore
SG Kansas
Freshman6-5189

Before we get all worked up about McLemore's poor workouts, remember this: A smart executive isn't going to put much stock in them, not after a solid college season. Several executives believe that the prototypical shooting guard has "All-Star potential." The Magic have been working the Clippers for a deal that would send Eric Bledsoe to Orlando for a packaged headlined by Arron Afflalo, but Los Angeles prefers to keep Bledsoe for now in hopes of landing a bigger offer, a source said. Afflalo has three years and $23 million left on his contract, but it will be difficult for the Magic to pass on McLemore, a Ray Allen-type shooter with superior athleticism.

3
Otto Porter
SF Georgetown
Sophomore6-9198

There continues to be some internal debate in Washington between Porter and Anthony Bennett, but barring a deal -- a source said the Wizards are still open to moving the pick -- Porter has the inside track. Bennett and Oladipo will get some consideration here, but it would be surprising if the Wizards passed on Porter, a versatile forward with an excellent mid-range game who will slip right into a young core headlined by John Wall and Bradley Beal.

4
Alex Len
C Maryland
Sophomore7-1255

The Bobcats badly need a big man to shore up a frontcourt that ranked among the worst scoring and rebounding units in the league last season. The uber-talented Bennett will be considered strongly because, as one league executive said, "Teams are a little scared to pass him up." But two rival executives believe that Len -- a physical center who rebounds well, protects the paint (2.1 blocks) and can play with his back to the basket -- is on the rise, despite the fact that a stress fracture in his left ankle has kept him out of individual workouts. And remember this: New coach Steve Clifford has an excellent reputation when it comes to developing big men. Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing was recently added to Clifford's staff, too.

5
Victor Oladipo
SG Indiana
Junior6-4213

Oladipo, despite lingering concerns about his perimeter shooting, continues to interview well and work out well. His strong performance at the combine last month was exactly what teams wanted to see. "He doesn't give you many reasons not to like him," a Western Conference executive said. Oladpio is renowned for his work ethic and teams love his athleticism and bulldog defensive mentality, attributes that should enable him to contribute right away.

6
Anthony Bennett
SF/PF UNLV
Freshman6-7239

An NBA source said the Pelicans plan to take the best player on the board, regardless of position. Sources also said the Pelicans really like Trey Burke, but the talented Bennett -- who has the offensive skills to play small forward -- may be too good to pass up. "He's ridiculously talented," a Western Conference general manager said. "There's a superstar in him." Bennett is an explosive athlete, has a credible back-to-the basket and face-up game and legitimate three-point range (38.3 percent last season). He's something of a tweener, but he will find a place to play.

7
Michael Carter-Williams
PG Syracuse
Sophomore6-6185


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