NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 13: Malik Monk to Sacramento
Chris Stone
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
New order, new destinations. This is our latest mock 2017 NBA Draft.
The college basketball season is headed towards March and each passing week seems to give us a little more information to go on when it comes to ranking prospects. Both Duke’s Luke Kennard and Kentucky’s Malik Monk put up monster numbers this week to help solidify their draft positions while De’Aaron Fox continues to struggle through an injury. The Wildcats also played a prospect-laden game with Kansas as part of the Big 12-SEC Challenge that gave us an opportunity to see some of these players in the same place if you’re interested in a replay to catch up on.
If you’re looking for prospects to watch this weekend, tune into Arizona at Oregon on Saturday. The Wildcats feature a potential lottery pick in Lauri Markkanen surrounded by a slew of athletic wings while the Ducks have a few interesting second rounders like Dillon Brooks and Chris Boucher.
The draft order this week was once again determined by using 538’s projections for end of year records after simulating the remainder of the season. Lottery teams are listed in order of finish and not randomized.
Jan 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) shoots the ball as Arizona Wildcats guard Kadeem Allen (5) and center Dusan Ristic (14) (right) defend during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) shoots the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kansas defeated Kentucky 79-73. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) drives to the basket past Pitt Panthers guard Jamel Artis (1) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) moves the ball up court against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Ray Spalding (13) tries to knock the ball away from Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) shoots the ball against Auburn Tigers guard Mustapha Heron (5) and forward Horace Spencer (0) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Auburn 92-72. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Starkville, MS, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) brings the ball up court against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – APRIL 26: Frank Ntilikina, #17 of Strasbourg in action during the EuroCup Basketball 2016 Finals Strasbourg Training Session at Abdi Ipekci Arena on April 26, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)
Jan 23, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) shoots the ball as Washington Huskies forward Sam Timmins (33) defends during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) defends against Michigan State Spartans forward Miles Bridges (22) during the first half of a game at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2017; College Park, MD, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks over Maryland Terrapins forward Damonte Dodd (35) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Maryland Terrapins defeated Indiana Hoosiers 75-72. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All-American forward Terrance Ferguson dunks during the McDonalds All-American Powerade Jamfest at the Chicago Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) dunks the ball as Georgetown Hoyas forward Akoy Agau (22) looks on in the second half at Verizon Center. The Hoyas won 71-51. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Robert Williams (44) backs down West Virginia Mountaineers forward Nathan Adrian (11) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 15: Rodions Kurucs, #11 of U18 FC Barcelona Lassa in action during the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament Championship game between U18 FC Barcelona Lassa v U18 Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade at Mercedes Benz Arena on May 15, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Francesco Richieri/EB via Getty Images)
January 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) controls the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Tyler Lydon (20) shoots the ball over Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Keyshawn Woods (1) during the second half at the Carrier Dome. The Orange won 81-76. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Adebayo (3) defends Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield (5) at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Volunteers won 82-55. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) dunks to score a basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) dunks the ball against Boston College Eagles during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after a missed shot against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Villanova Wildcats won 61-59. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) shoots a three point shot against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Duke defeated Wake 85-83. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor forward Johnathan Motley (5) during playing of fight song prior to a game between the Bears and the Texas Longhorns at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Villanova Wildcats won 61-59. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2017; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) drives to the basket between Oklahoma Sooners guard Jordan Shepherd (13) and Oklahoma Sooners center Jamuni McNeace (4) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; The Notre Dame student section holds signs referencing Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) in the first half of the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Valparaiso Crusaders forward Alec Peters (25) passes the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends Pittsburgh Panthers forward Corey Manigault (11) during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Louisville won 106-51. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Stone
A Kansas transplant living in Washington DC, I primarily write about college basketball and the NBA Draft.
