Many of college basketball's top players are focused on the upcoming NCAA tournament, but interest in June's 2016 NBA draft is beginning to pick up as well.
Several NBA teams are already well aware of the fact the playoffs aren't a realistic possibility, which means draft preparations have likely begun in earnest, especially for organizations such as the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers.
ESPN.com NBA draft guru Chad Ford released his fourth mock draft of the season Tuesday, and while much of the order remains unsettled due to trades and the potential for the standings to change significantly between now and the end of the campaign, a multitude of intriguing scenarios were laid out.
With the stretch run for both college basketball and the NBA very much on the horizon, here is a full rundown of Ford's latest first-round mock, along with a closer look at some of the most newsworthy selections.
No. 1 Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons
While LSU hasn't enjoyed the type of season many expected, that is through no fault of Ben Simmons, who has proven to be one of ...
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Chad Ford NBA Mock Draft 2016: Notable Picks from ESPN Guru’s 4th Mock
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