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March Madness Mock Draft: Top Picks Revealed

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March Madness kicks off with NBA draft buzz heating up. A consensus mock draft predicts the Sacramento Kings landing Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at number one, followed by the Indiana Pacers selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa at number two. Dybantsas size, scoring, athleticism, and defensive upside make him a top talent. The Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers round out the top four with Duke forward Cameron Boozer and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, respectively. Teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks follow with guards Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Junior, and Keaton Wagler. Conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament could still impact the draft, but the top prospects are solidifying their positions.

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March Madness Mock Draft: Top Picks Revealed

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NBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!March Madness Mock Draft: Top Picks Revealed. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's March 6th for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. With March Man is kicking off, NBA draft buzzes heating up as analysts release their big boards. A new consensus mock draft averages projections from ESPN, Tonkathon, the athletic, no ceilings and Bleacher Report to predict the first round. In a simulated lottery, the Sacramento Kings land the number one pick with Kansas Guard Darren Peterson. Right behind them at number two, the Indiana Pacers grab BYU forward, AJ Dibansa, seen as the class's top talent. Dibansa stands out with his size, scoring at all three levels, athleticism and defensive upside. He feels a key knee for Indiana and compare perfectly with Tyree's Halliburton to form a dynamic duo for years to come. Number three goes to the Utah Jazz with Duke Forward, Cameron Booser, followed by the Portland Trail Blazers taking North Carolina forward, Caleb Wilson, and number four.

1:02These top four prospects have pulled away from the pack, making it unlikely anyone else cracks that elite group. Teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks follow with guards Kingston Flemmings, Mikel Brown Jr., and Keaton Wagler. Lower in the lottery, picks include Dallas with Tennessee Forward, Nate Amen, Memphis grabbing Arkansas Guard, Darius A. Cove Jr., and Chicago. Selecting Kentucky Center, Jading Quaintants and number ten. Conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament could still shake up the board through the draft, but the top foundation looks solid as front offices, scout workouts and interviews. The daily news now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Feel for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com

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