Mock Draft: Tony Mejia

Tony Mejia covers the NBA Draft for CBS.SportsLine.com. Look for more reports, blogs and columns from Tony leading up to the draft, which takes place on June 28 in New York City.

Updated June 27, 2006

Mejia's Mock Draft

1. Toronto Raptors
	Andrea Bargnani, F, Benetton Treviso (Italy) Bryan Colangelo has been in love with his game for years, and scouts swear he's the real deal. Thriving in the Euroleague at 20 is a strong accomplishment. Colangelo wouldn't stake his rep on him unless he's special, so now it's up to him to get Bargnani, Chris Bosh and Charlie Villanueva to co-exist.
2. Chicago Bulls
	LaMarcus Aldridge, F/C, Texas -- The Bulls will jump at the chance to add an offensive-minded big man. Give him a couple of years and keep those shooters around him, and the Bulls should end up boasting one of the league's most explosive offenses. He's more polished than Tyrus Thomas, who has also been rumored to end up here.
3. Charlotte Bobcats
	Rudy Gay, F/G, Connecticut -- He's equipped for greatness, and in his first major move as a partner in the Bobcats organization, Michael Jordan will reach for him. Gay has been wowing teams in workouts, which suggests he's left his passive nature in college. If that's true, he might ultimately be the draft's top talent.
4. Portland Trail Blazers
	Adam Morrison, F, Gonzaga -- The Blazers get their man without having to move up. This would be the perfect scenario for them, as they would get an outside shooter who would sell tickets and infuse a little bit of excitement into an organization that's going through an awful spell.
5. Atlanta Hawks
	Brandon Roy, G, Washington -- The Hawks are said to have been married to Duke's Shelden Williams, but this would be too high to take him. Word of a deal struck with Houston, which badly covets Roy, means the Hawks will be rewarded with another asset for hooking the Rockets up.
6. Minnesota Timberwolves
	Tyrus Thomas, F, LSU -- This would be the furthest the draft's most impressive physical specimen would go, but who knows whether he fits next to Kevin Garnett or whether the Wolves would look to deal either this pick or their franchise player. They would no doubt have plenty of willing takers for either.
7. Boston Celtics
	Randy Foye, G, Villanova -- The Celtics are loaded with options. It seems likely they're getting a point guard, and will go with the best shooter of the group that also includes Marcus Williams and Rajon Rondo. Don't be surprised if they look to move down and take Rondo later.
8. Houston Rockets (
	Shelden Williams, F, Duke -- (In the event that the Rockets make a trade with Atlanta) The Hawks project the former Duke big man as the post defender they need who can work well with their large arsenal of athletes on the wing.
9. Golden State
	Patrick O'Bryant, C, Bradley: An agile 7-footer with great potential? Sounds ideal for the center-starved Warriors, who have done a nice job stockpiling young big men with the picks of Andris Biedrins and Ike Diogu in recent drafts.
10. Seattle SuperSonics
	Cedric Simmons, F/C, N.C. State: The Sonics have been gambling on big men to put around wings Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen, so here's another quality addition. Simmons has such a huge upside that you figure he's the logical choice. Still raw offensively, but he's a tenacious rebounder and shot blocker.
11. Orlando Magic
	Ronnie Brewer, G, Arkansas: He could be quite the gem once he refines his offensive game. He's a terrific athlete with a strong basketball IQ and the potential to develop into a defensive stopper.
12. New Orleans Hornets
	Rodney Carney, G/F, Memphis: One of the draft's top athletes, he'd be an ideal fit with the Hornets, who need wings who can defend and give Chris Paul options. Carney expanded his offensive game and is more ready to contribute immediately than Memphis teammate Shawne Williams is.
13. Philadelphia 76ers
	Marcus Williams, G, Connecticut: The Sixers have to take Williams if he's unfortunate enough to slip this far, setting the stage for the day the Allen Iverson era ends.
14. Utah Jazz
	J.J. Redick, G, Duke: Utah badly needs a shooter on the wing to help spread things out, and has to capitalize on an opportunity to add someone who likely wouldn't have been available here had the draft been held a month ago.
15. New Orleans Hornets
	Hilton Armstrong, C/F, Connecticut: The Hornets need big bodies, and teams have been impressed with Armstrong's workouts. He can immediately offer defense, particularly by altering shots, as well as rebounding. He needs to become a better finisher.
16. Chicago Bulls
	Mardy Collins, G, Temple: The Bulls are also in the market for a big guard, and while regional product Shannon Brown is a possibility, Collins is better suited for what they covet. He's a combo guard with great size and a good skill set, and he's used to playing for a demanding coach.
17. Indiana Pacers
	Sergio Rodriguez, G, Estudiantes (Spain): Why add to the point guard glut if you're Indiana? Simple. Considering the revolving door at the position last season, you have to prepare to pick one guy for the future. El Mago (The Magician) could be it.
18. Washington Wizards
	Mouhamed Saer Sene, C/F, Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium): Don't you love this guy's name? He came out of nowhere in this Spring's Nike Hoop Summit, playing flyswatter against the Americans with nine blocks. The 20-year-old Senegalese center projects to be a defensive specialist with room to grow.
19. Sacramento Kings
	Jordan Farmar, G, UCLA: The Kings wouldn't mind adding a quality backup and apprentice to Mike Bibby, so why not go with a known commodity?
20. New York Knicks
	Shawne Williams, F/G, Memphis: He's a great value pick, largely because of the promise he brings. At 6-feet-9 with guard-like skills, he projects to be one of the more versatile athletes available.
21. Phoenix Suns
	Oleksiy Pecherov, F, Paris Basket Racing (France): A steadily improving Ukrainian who at last found consistency during this past season, he'd be a nice piece for the Suns to add. He can shoot it a little, moves fluidly and offers excellent size.
22. New Jersey Nets
	Leon Powe, F, California: The Nets could use a low-post threat. Powe, despite claims that he's undersized, would provide one. Knee concerns will keep him from being a lottery pick, but this guy is simply a player. He knows how to use his body to be effective, and his will to succeed is unmatched.
23. New Jersey Nets
	Shannon Brown, G, Michigan State: The Nets could always use shooters. Considering Brown is a solid all-around athlete, too, he can break into the rotation and spell the Nets' star-studded perimeter rotation.
24. Memphis Grizzlies
	Rajon Rondo, G, Kentucky: His size, speed and wingspan make him an potential stopper. Physically, he projects out like Devin Harris, and if he shares the same learning curve, he'd be a perfect fit as the Grizzlies' future point guard. There's lots of work to be done, as his shooting and ball-handling leave something to be desired.
25. Cleveland Cavaliers
	Marcus Vinicius, F, Sao Paolo (Brazil): "Marquinhos" is a potential steal, and there are teams who are already impressed with his skill set. He has the size to play both forward spots and would have Anderson Varejao, a teammate on the Brazilian National Team, to help show him the ropes.
26. L.A. Lakers
	Kyle Lowry, G, Villanova: He's smart, tough and can shoot it. The Lakers will have a number of alternatives here, and should find a point guard to push Smush Parker.
27. Phoenix Suns
	Thabo Sefolosha, F/G, Angelico Biella (Italy): The Swiss wing has been a fast riser of late, impressing teams with strong workouts.
28. Dallas Mavericks
	Guillermo Diaz, G, Miami (Fla.): Top-tier athlete who would go a lot higher if his point guard skills were more polished. He can jump out of the gym and will push people for playing time. The Mavs will likely be in need of another guard, and will have plenty to choose from here, depending on who remains in the draft.
29. New York Knicks
	Quincy Douby, G, Rutgers: At least New Yorkers would have heard of Douby, who led the Big East in scoring last year and offers strong shooting ability.
30. Portland Trail Blazers
	Alexander Johnson, F, Florida State: Another solid athlete with good size, which, as we said earlier, is what the Blazers need most. He has improved each year with the Seminoles, and there's still room for him to grow. You could do a lot worse with the last pick of the first round.