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2021 aggregate NBA mock draft 7.0: Ranking the full class of prospects

The 2021 NBA draft is less than a week away and we finally have an idea of who is in — and who has withdrawn — from the class.

The 2021 NBA draft is less than a week away and we finally have an idea of who is in – and who has withdrawn – from the class.

In order to get a better sense of where all of the prospects stand as of right now, we compiled mock drafts from NBADraft.net, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Yahoo, The Athletic, The Ringer, Yahoo, NBA Big Board and USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s For The Win to see where the prospects rank at the moment.

Please note that these rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for consensus, not our own opinion.

Since our previous update last month, some of the players with the most positive momentum include Quentin Grimes, Joe Wieskamp, Vrenz Bleijenbergh, Aaron Wiggins, Justin Champagnie, Jericho Sims, Jason Preston, Josh Primo, Neemias Queta, Trey Murphy and Bones Hyland.

Among players who ranked on our previous update who have since withdrawn from the draft include Roko Prkacin (32), Marcus Bagley (39), Terrence Shannon (48), Ariel Hukporti (50), Max Abmas (53), Johnny Juzang (54), Jordan Hall (66), Carlos Alocen (69) and Ochai Agbaji (75).

The most notable omissions who remain in this class but not these rankings are Yves Pons, Scottie Lewis, Jay Huff, Marcus Zegarowski, Aamir Simms, Dalano Banton, Matt Mitchell, Jose Alvarado, Carlik Jones, Derrick Alston Jr., Romeo Weems, Balsa Koprivica, Chaundee Brown, Isaiah Miller, Jordan Schakel and D.J. Carton.

Note that for the offensive roles, we borrowed a fun idea from Todd Whitehead (formerly of Nylon Calculus) with help from our friends at Bball-Index.com to create a slightly tweaked formula from the version they use.

The goal of that is not to explain how well a player scores but rather offer context for the way that he was used on his most recent team. This should help you predict how he might be used at the next level.

Meanwhile, you can learn the latest updates on every single prospect who has been included in recent mock drafts by scrolling below.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report

2021 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0: Final rankings of the Top 100 prospects

With just over a week left until the 2021 NBA draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year! 

With just over a week left until the 2021 NBA draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year!

That means that after a slew of surprising early entry withdrawals impacted the worlds of both college and international basketball, the next generation of NBA talent is getting closer to entering the league. As players finalize their place on big boards in front offices, I wanted to offer my opinion on how I think those rankings should look.

Note that our list is certainly going to look different from the lists at ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report and other publications. Player evaluation is an inexact science. Part of the process is being willing to admit when you were wrong about a player.

But avoiding group-think and ending higher than consensus on a player is how an NBA team ends up selecting them in the draft. With that in mind, here is who I would target if I were running a front office.

Report: Baylor guard Jared Butler medically cleared to play in NBA

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals last season, earning All-Big 12 first-team honors.

Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler reportedly has been medically cleared by a Fitness-to-Play panel to play in the NBA, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

It was reported last month that Butler would need to be cleared by the panel in order to play or practice in the NBA. The panel consists of three physicians, one who is recommended by the NBA, another recommended by the NBPA and a third recommended by the first two physicians.

Butler was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition when he first committed to play at Alabama in 2018. He transferred to Baylor and was cleared to play as a full participant in each of the past three seasons with the Bears.

During the pre-draft process, Butler has only been permitted to interview and visit with teams. He has not been able to participate in any group workouts, but that could change now that he has been medically to resume on-court activities.

Butler is widely considered to be a first-round pick after a strong junior campaign with Baylor. He was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points in the Final Four and 22 points in the national title game.

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals in 30 games last season, earning All-Big 12 first-team honors in the process. He shot 41.6% from 3-point range on 6.2 attempts per game on the season.

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Due to his medical condition, Butler was viewed as a late first-round pick but he will likely rise up draft boards now that he has been given the all-clear to return to the court. He tried to stay positive during the process, and that likely will resonate with teams.

The NBA draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 29.

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Report: Jared Butler met with Kings over dinner in Sacramento

Butler dined with the Kings’ front office in Sacramento and then visited the team facility on Tuesday.

Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler on Monday reportedly met with the Sacramento Kings ahead of the NBA draft, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.

Butler dined with the Kings’ front office in Sacramento and then visited the team facility on Tuesday. He was only scheduled to interview with the Kings in person but did not participate in a pre-draft group workout with other players.

He is currently not permitted to practice or play in the NBA after he was referred to a Fitness-to-Play panel. Butler was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition when he first committed to play at Alabama in 2018 and will need to be cleared before he can resume on-court work.

The 6-foot-3 guard transferred to Baylor and was cleared to play as a full participant in each of the past three seasons with the Bears. He averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals in 30 games last season, earning All-Big 12 first-team honors in the process.

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Butler last month declined to speak about the condition and said it was his plan all along to skip pre-draft workouts at the combine. He is staying positive and is leaning on his faith regarding his uncertain future in the league.

He is widely considered to be a first-round pick after a strong junior campaign. He was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points in the Final Four and 22 points in the national title game.

The Kings enter draft night with the ninth and 39th selections, respectively. Certainly, Butler projects to be available when the Kings are on the clock, though his status for the draft is up in the air given his health concerns. It is unclear if a team will select him without medical clearance.

While his future is uncertain, Butler will continue to meet with teams until his situation can be sorted out. Of course, a potential heart condition takes precedence over basketball as the NBA community will be hoping for a full recovery for him.

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Former Sixers scout evaluates potential draft targets, upside, and fit

A former Philadelphia 76ers scout evaluates some potential draft targets for the Sixers before the 2021 NBA draft.

The 2021 NBA draft is approaching quickly and the Philadelphia 76ers need to identify a few different options that can help them. Due to their terrific regular season, the Sixers will have the 28th pick in the draft. It’s a tough spot to find a rotational player, but there are options.

To help Sixers Wire evaluate some potential options, former Sixers scout Michael VandeGarde sat down to discuss some options. VandeGarde worked in the NBA for 20 years and spent 18 of them with the Sixers, and is now working as a part-owner and advisor for Coach Tube helping to develop younger talent.

Sixers Wire: With Coach Tube, just explain to everybody out there that doesn’t really know what it’s all about.

VandeGarde: Coach Tube is a platform for anybody to get videos and the ability to learn any sport, not just basketball. We have videos from NBA people, we have videos from college coaches, NFL coaches, and it runs the gamut from basketball, football, wrestling, badminton, and it’s just a way for people to learn the sports that they love from all over the world and it brings, I think, something special in the COVID area but it’s been around for many years now and it just gets bigger and bigger every year and some of the biggest names in the business are on the platform. I think it’s something that everybody should check out if they have time.

VandeGarde is currently busy with a host of projects including consulting ventures in the NBA as well as CoachTube.com, a site that offers coaching courses in sports. The digital platform enables athletes and coaches to receive sports coaching courses from the likes of former NBA and NFL head coaches and players.
Last spring, CoachTube conducted the world’s largest sports clinic virtually shortly after COVID-19 shut down the global sports world.

With VandeGarde’s background covered, let’s get into the college prospects that he’s looking at for Philadelphia at 28:

Please note this interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity.

Sixers 2021 NBA mock draft: Jared Butler can give spark to bench unit

A recent mock draft has the Philadelphia 76ers selecting Jared Butler out of Baylor.

Due to the Philadelphia 76ers having a terrific regular season, they will enter the 2021 NBA draft with the 28th pick. That means it will be tough for the Sixers to find a rotational player that late in the first round, but it is not impossible–see Tyrese Maxey at 21 overall in 2020.

There are some options at 28 that the Sixers can take a look at and who can come in and help right away and one of those options is the 2021 NCAA Tournament MOP winner, Jared Butler.

In a mock draft recently performed by Rookie Wire, they have the Sixers selecting Butler with that pick at 28:

Butler should easily be on teams’ radars as a lottery pick, but a heart condition has his future up in the air. He was referred to the Fitness-to-Play panel by the NBA and must now be cleared from the condition in order to play or practice. He tried to squash those concerns recently after saying he did not plan to work out at the combine and would only interview with teams.

On the court, he averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals in 30 games last season, earning All-Big 12 first-team honors as the Bears claimed the national title. He also shot 41.6% from 3-point range on 6.2 attempts per game, making him a prime target for a team. However, teams will certainly be wary about selecting him but, if he can be cleared, the fit with the Sixers appears to be there.

Butler performed well on the big stage of the Tournament where he averaged 15.2 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds while shooting 40% from the floor and shot 36.8% from deep. He also provided some good play on the defensive end that will become attractive to any NBA team, let alone the Sixers.

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Sixers 2021 NBA mock draft: Jared Butler would add help to bench unit

In the latest mock draft, the Philadelphia 76ers are selecting Baylor guard Jared Butler.

With the Philadelphia 76ers falling in Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, the team’s attention turns to the offseason and improving the team. President Daryl Morey will have a few things to address as he looks to improve the roster.

One of the paths he can take is the draft. The Sixers have the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA draft in July. They unearthed a gem in the 2020 draft when they selected Tyrese Maxey with the 21st overall pick, so now they hope to grab another rotation player with this pick.

The Sixers need help on the bench unit. Maxey has shown he has potential, but he is not yet a good shooter, and he has work to do to really develop. They could always use another playmaker and a guy who can also shoot the ball.

One option, per a mock draft performed by CBS Sports, is Baylor guard Jared Butler. Despite being medically flagged, he has solid draft stock:

Jared Butler was referred to a fitness to play panel at the combine after undergoing medical exams in Chicago, so his stock is in limbo as we wait to learn more. If he’s cleared, he’s a clear first-round talent, though. Butler was the Final Four MOP for title-winning Baylor whose court vision, creation skills and above-average 3-point shooting makes him uniquely positioned to contribute to a Philly team in dire need of everything he can bring to the table.

Butler shot 41.6% from deep in his junior season with the Bears and he averaged 16.7 points and 4.8 assists. The Sixers were unable to find consistent play from their bench. While a rookie probably will not solve all of their problems, a guy like Butler would help.

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2021 NBA draft prospects who have interviewed or worked out with Rockets

This list, which is being continuously updated, includes all reports to date of 2021 NBA draft prospects who have been linked to Houston.

With three selections in the first round at No. 2, No. 23, and No. 24, the Rockets are likely to be one of the most active NBA teams in preparation for the July 29 draft. It’s an opportunity for Houston general manager Rafael Stone to rapidly improve the depth and talent of a roster that finished with the league’s worst record in the 2020-21 season.

As part of that search, Stone and the Rockets are casting a wide net on potential candidates to join the team. Based on various interviews, social media posts, and media reports, here’s a look at who has interviewed or worked out with Houston during the 2021 pre-draft process.

(Last updated: Thursday, June 24)

  • Florida guard Tre Mann: workout (source)
  • Tennessee guard/wing Keon Johnson: interview (source)
  • Baylor guard Jared Butler: interview (source)
  • Nebraska guard/wing Dalano Banton: workout (source)
  • Auburn forward JT Thor: workout (source)
  • Duke forward Jalen Johnson: interview (source)

Additional information on many of these players can be found in the latest mock draft by For The Win’s draft guru Bryan Kalbrosky.

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Projected first-round pick Jared Butler staying positive amid uncertainty

Butler is reportedly not permitted to play or practice in the NBA until he is cleared by a Fitness-to-Play panel.

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Baylor guard Jared Butler on Thursday remained positive regarding his future in the NBA after the league reportedly referred him to a Fitness-to-Play panel this week.

It was reported on Tuesday that Butler would need to be cleared by the panel in order to play or practice in the NBA. The panel consists of three physicians, one who is recommended by the NBA, another by the NBPA and the third by the first two physicians.

Butler was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition when he first committed to play at Alabama in 2018. He then transferred to Baylor and was later cleared to play as a full participant in each of the past three seasons with the Bears.

Players are referred to the panel when they and a team disagree over whether or not they should be playing.

Butler, who declined to speak about the report, said his plan all along was to skip the on-court workouts and participate only in interviews at the combine. In the meantime, he has leaned on his faith during this time of uncertainty, according to Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype.

Butler is widely considered to be a first-round pick after a strong junior campaign with Baylor. He was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points in the Final Four and 22 points in the national title game.

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals in 30 games last season, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors in the process. He shot 41.6% from 3-point range on 6.2 attempts per game on the season.

Butler is projected to be selected 26th in the Rookie Wire NBA Mock Draft.

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Jared Butler ineligible to practice or play in NBA until medically cleared

Butler was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition when he first committed to play at Alabama.

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Projected first-round pick Jared Butler is reportedly not permitted to play or practice in the NBA until he is cleared by a Fitness-to-Play panel, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Butler was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition when he first committed to play at Alabama in 2018. He then transferred to Baylor and was later cleared to play as a full participant in each of the past three seasons with the Bears.

The panel consists of three physicians, one who is recommended by the NBA, another by the NBPA and the third by the first two physicians. Players are referred to the panel when they and a team disagree over whether or not they should be playing.

Butler may only participate in interviews, meetings and other off-court exams.

Butler is widely considered to be a first-round pick after a strong junior campaign with Baylor, in which he was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points in the Final Four and 22 points in the national title game.

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and two steals in 30 games last season, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors in the process. He shot 41.6% from 3-point range on 6.2 attempts per game on the season.

With the NBA now referring Butler to the Fitness-to-Play panel, his future in the league could be in question. Of course, a potential heart condition takes precedence over basketball as the NBA community will be hoping for a full recovery for him.

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