NBA Draft Watch: Post "Final Four" 2020 Mock Draft

Former Memphis big man James Wiseman figures to be one of the top picks in the 2020 NBA Draft
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Under normal circumstances, the college basketball season would've ended last week with the playing of the Final Four in Atlanta as the National Championship game was scheduled for Monday, April 13th. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) the season came to a close about a month ago, dimming the lights on the "Big Dance" well before one shining moment was able to make its annual appearance.

Typically in the week following the National Championship numerous prospects with the potential to play at the next level will declare for the NBA Draft, as the deadline for players to declare as early entrants this year is tentatively set for April 26th.

Plenty of prospects have since declared for this year's draft subsequent to the cancellation of the college basketball season, with a portion of those players names being held in prominence as probable first round picks despite the dubiety that surrounds the upcoming draft.

As the NBA season is currently suspended indefinitely it remains to be seen if and when it will resume. The pending announcement will likely have an effect on the pre-draft process and the happening of the 2020 NBA Draft — that for the time being is scheduled for June 25th. 

Meanwhile, this iteration of the 2020 NBA Mock Draft is made to serve as a sample for specific players who will likely witness their name being announced whenever the actual occurrence of the draft does take place. 

Without any further ado Matt's Draft Journal presents its "Post Final Four 2020 NBA Mock Draft" that features 30 picks representing the first round. The construction of the 30 spots are derived from Tankathon.com using their 'Draft Lottery Simulator' that is likely to be more of an accurate reflection of an actual NBA Draft as opposed to directly taking the records of each team in reverse order as reflected by the current standings of the NBA.

2020 Post Final Four NBA Mock Draft 

1. Golden State Warriors: Anthony Edwards, Georgia (Guard) 

2. Cleveland Cavaliers: James Wiseman, Memphis (Big)

3. Chicago Bulls: Deni Avdija, Israel (Forward)

4. New York Knicks: LaMelo Ball, USA/Australia (Guard)

5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Cole Anthony, North Carolina (Guard)

6. Atlanta Hawks: RJ Hampton, USA/Australia (Guard)

7. Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes, France (Guard)

8. Charlotte Hornets: Obi Toppin, Dayton (Forward)

9. Washington Wizards: Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky (Guard)

10. Phoenix Suns: Precious Achiuwa, Memphis (Forward)

11. San Antonio Spurs: Onyeka Okongwu, Southern California (Big)

12. Sacramento Kings: Isaac Okoro, Auburn (Wing)

13. New Orleans Pelicans: Jaden McDaniels, Washington (Forward)

14. Portland Trailblazers: Josh Green, Arizona (Wing)

15. Orlando Magic: Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State (Guard)

16. Minnesota Timberwolves (via BKN): Jalen Smith, Maryland (Big)

17. Boston Celtics (via MEM): Isaiah Stewart, Washington (Big)

18. Dallas Mavericks: Devin Vassell, Florida State (Wing)

19. Milwaukee Bucks (via IND): Amar Sylla, Senegal/Spain (Forward)

20. Brooklyn Nets (via PHI): Patrick Williams, Florida State (Forward)

21. Denver Nuggets (via HOU): Saddiq Bey, Villanova (Forward) 

22. Philadelphia 76'ers (via OKC): Paul Reed, DePaul (Forward)

23. Miami Heat: Tre Jones, Duke (Guard)

24. Utah Jazz: Aaron Nesmith, Vanderbilt (Wing)

25. Oklahoma City Thunder (via DEN): Cassius Stanley, Duke (Wing)

26. Boston Celtics: Jahmi'us Ramsey, Texas Tech (Wing)

27. New York Knicks (via LAC): Vernon Carey, Duke (Big)

28. Toronto Raptors: Theo Maledon, France (Guard)

29. Los Angeles Lakers: Jordan Nwora, Louisville (Forward) 

30. Boston Celtics (via MIL): Aleksej Pokusevski, Greece (Big)