The NCAA Tournament hasn’t happened yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about the upcoming NBA draft.
ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo released a two-round mock draft on Tuesday morning, and Duke’s two biggest underclassmen stars heard their names called within the first 20 picks.
Forward Kyle Filipowski went ninth overall to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 7-footer and preseason All-American is averaging 17.0 points and 8.3 rebounds on 49.7% shooting this season, and his quickness and competency from beyond the arc offer an enticing combination with his size.
Jared McCain, the first-year guard who tied a program freshman record with 35 points against Florida State on Saturday, went 20th overall to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 19-year-old is averaging 13.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season, and he’s pulled off three double-doubles in his last five games despite his 6-foot-3 frame.
No other Blue Devils were selected in the 58-pick mock draft.