Former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball star Johnny Davis has fallen a few spots in almost every NBA mock draft with just three days until the actual event. He lands anywhere from No. 10 to being the last lottery pick.
Most outlets have Davis headed to the Wizards. The spot is widely discussed as a potential trade option which leaves things even more up in the air for the former Badgers guard.
CBS’ David Cobbhas Davis just outside of the top 10 but still a lottery pick heading to Oklahoma City. Cobb discussed Davis’ low 3-point shooting mark (30.6%) as a potential drawback to any team who picks up the 20-year-old. He credited Davis’ ability to run UW’s offensive and average 19.7 points per game as being a highlight for any team. Cobb said Davis will need to continue to work on his 3-pointer and less on his mid-range shots if he wants to fit in the modern NBA. However, he did note Davis’ versatility on both offense and defense as one of the reasons he could shine.
Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustratedpreviously had Davis as the No. 6 pick heading to the Pacers, but has knocked him down to No. 10. Davis would help Washington’s need for a guard, despite the club’s tendency to load up on forwards in the past drafts. Woo mentioned Davis' ability to be consistent on all areas of the floor despite battling injuries throughout the season as a highlight to drafting him.
This pick has been highly touted as a potential trade as the Wizards have shown interest in upgrading their backcourt. They’re a team that has expressed interest in trading up for former Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, but Woo said they “realistically may not have enough to offer to get that high.”
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Yahoo Sports: No. 10 Washington Wizards
Krysten Peek of Yahoo! sportscalled Davis one of the “safest picks in the lottery,” citing his jump from freshman to sophomore year as proof of his hardworking nature. She said he might not be a superstar for the Wizards but complements Bradley Beal nicely. Peek said Davis’ consistency and ability to make the right reads could allow him to be an instant contributor for Washington.
The Athletic: No. 14 Cleveland Cavaliers
Zach Harperhas Davis just barely making it as a lottery pick. It’s one of the lower picks for Davis, but the Cavaliers need guard depth as well as a wing who can be proficient on both sides of the floor. Davis offers that. Cleveland showed a lack of guard depth after Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio got injured. There was no one to help out Darius Garland. Harper said if the Cavaliers bring back Sexton and use Davis as the third guard, they'll have a great rotation in the backcourt.
ESPN: No. 10 Washington Wizards
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ESPN hasn’t posted an updated mock draft, but Jonathan Givony had Davis headed to the Wizardsas of last Wednesday.
Johnny Davis, the Big Ten Player of the Year, trained under his father, a former NBA draft pick and player himself. The former Badgers guard is a projected lottery selection in Thursday's NBA draft.
Jordan Davis headed to Miami at the completion of the spring semester. There he trained with Miami Hoops School alongside players such as Johnny Davis and Duke’s Mark Williams.
