Kansas basketball: Where did KU land in the most recent NBA Draft Mock?

Kansas basketball had three players enter their names into the NBA Draft this offseason. Where are these Jayhawks projected to be picked? rnrnEvery year during the NBA Playoffs, teams that have already been eliminated from contention begin to search for their best draft fits. Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft Lottery, Bleacher Report released an updated 60-pick mock draft — and multiple Kansas Jayhawks are on it.rnrnKansas had three entrants to the draft pool, and Gradey Dick and Jalen Wilson have already announced they would not be returning to school. Kevin McCullar, on the other hand, is not a sure-fire pick like his former teammates.rnrnThe last time three Jayhawks were selected in a singular draft was in 2011 when the Morris Twins and Josh Selby heard their names called. It could be the first time in over a decade if these three guys get drafted. With that in mind:rn How did Kansas basketball prospects fare in Bleacher Report's most recent NBA Mock Draft? rn[nextslide teaser="Gradey%20Dick" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_51691" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Gradey Dick #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)[/caption]rn Gradey Dick — Pick No. 10 (Dallas Mavericks) rnDick wasn't even supposed to be a one-and-done player when he came to Kansas, but he exceeded everybody's expectations with a spectacular freshman year. Bleacher Report has him being taken by the Dallas Mavericks at No. 10, a plausible spot for someone who has been hovering over the lottery for quite some time.rnrnThis is what they said about him being picked by Mark Cuban's Mavericks:rnrn[blockquote align="left"]With the New York Knicks' pick, the Mavericks could draft Dick for his shooting and the extra spacing he'd provide for the team's star ball-handlers. There is a guarantee tied to his shot-making and its value/purpose to the rotation and eventual starting lineup.rnrn[/blockquote]rnrnWith Kyrie Irving potentially signing elsewhere this summer and Luka Doncic becoming increasingly unhappy with the organization, Dallas must surround their superstar player with outside shooters like Dick. Although a 19-year-old might not transform the Mavs into championship contenders, their roster outside the top players is rather feeble.rnrnOne thing is for sure — Kansas basketball fans will not have to wait long to hear his name called on draft night.rnrn[nextslide teaser="Jalen%20Wilson" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_51699" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)[/caption]rn Jalen Wilson — Pick No. 40 (Denver Nuggets) rnWilson was a finalist for the Wooden Award as a junior, but his game does not translate as well to the pros. He is not too athletic for his size and needs to develop a more consistent jump shot. A draft projection from 30 to 40 is a fair assessment for him.rnrnBleacher Report has him joining the Denver Nuggets, who are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. They wrote this about Wilson:rnrn[blockquote align="left"]Wilson's improved shot-making made it easier for NBA teams to see him as a pro, though he'll earn minutes mostly with his physical driving, mid-range game and rebounding.rnrn[/blockquote]rnrnEven though his traits as a prospect are not the best, he will certainly hear his name called during the draft. His high motor and intense energy are part of what made him a successful college player, and the same will be said about him as an NBA player.rnrn[nextslide teaser="Kevin%20McCullar" /]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_51700" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Kevin McCullar Jr. #15 of the Kansas Jayhawks (Photo by Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports)[/caption]rn Kevin McCullar — Undrafted (N/A) rnThe man everybody in Lawrence is awaiting a decision from goes...undrafted? It seems like Bleacher Report overlooked McCullar when they put together this mock draft. Even if he is not a top-notch prospect, his defensive intensity and maturity should at least make him a pick in the mid-to-late 50s.rnrnAssuming that McCullar will return to Kansas because a mock draft says he won't be selected is wishful thinking. I'm sure he is receiving helpful feedback from scouts while he participates in the NBA Draft Combine — but I can't help but feel selfish as I continue to hope he pulls his name out of the draft pool for a final season at KU.rnrnMcCullar will need to do what is best for his career, and he will not forgo a year in the pros just for the sake of Jayhawks fans. If he does decide to proceed to the NBA, everyone will wish him the best and hope he gets selected in the draft.rnrnTo view the mock draft in its entirety, click here .rnrn[story_link_next description="10%20biggest%20Kansas%20NBA%20Draft%20busts%20of%20all-time" url="https://throughthephog.com/2023/04/08/10-biggest-busts-kansas-basketball/" /]rnrn Follow @ThroughThePhog&#xA0; on Twitter and like our page @throughthephog on Facebook for more Kansas Jayhawks coverage. You can apply to write for us by clicking the link below. rnrn[position_opening site_url="throughthephog.com" /]

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