2018 NBA Draft Rankings Tracker

• Look back at the average draft projections for the top 14 prospects from the 2018 NBA Draft
• See how their stock rose or fell in the eyes of scouts and top talent evaluators 
• See a visualization of which programs have produced the most NBA players since the dawn of the NBA

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UPDATE: June 22, 2018

The 2018 NBA Draft unfolded much as expected with Deandre Ayton going first overall to the Phoenix Suns. The Arizona big man was consistently in the top spot in our average draft rankings from early March onwards. Take a look below to see which other players were selected in the lottery.

2018 NBA Draft Lottery Selection

Pick	Team	Player Selected
1	Phoenix Suns	Deandre Ayton
2	Sacramento Kings	Marvin Bagley III
3	Atlanta Hawks	Luka Doncic
4	Memphis Grizzlies	Jaren Jackson Jr.
5	Dallas Mavericks	Trae Young
6	Orlando Magic	Mo Bamba
7	Chicago Bulls	Wendell Carter Jr.
8	Cleveland Cavaliers	Collin Sexton
9	New York Knicks	Kevin Knox
10	Philadelphia 76ers	Mikal Bridges
11	Charlotte Hornets	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12	Los Angeles Clippers	Miles Bridges
13	Los Angeles Clippers	Jerome Robinson
14	Denver Nuggets	Michael Porter Jr.

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DeAndre Ayton and Luka Doncic aren’t the only ones who stand to make a fortune when their names are announced at 2018 NBA Draft. Savvy bettors can also cash in by accurately predicting when each lottery-level talent will be chosen.

That’s where we come in. We’ve been tracking the movement of the world’s top 14 prospects across five popular NBA draft sites, and have come up with a single number for each player that represents their average ranking.

We’ve included the information below in an easy-to-read graph and have also added stats and facts about the most-talked about players. Check back regularly before the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 21st to see how their numbers fluctuate.

DeAndre Ayton hasn’t budged from the top of draft boards since the end of his freshman year. The 7’1″ center averaged 20.1 points and 11.6 boards in his only season with the Wildcats and is an athletic freak with a polished post game. Expect him to stay in the Grand Canyon state where he’ll combine with Devin Booker to form one of the most intriguing young tandems in the league.

Another player to keep an eye on is Trae Young, who has been the subject of countless bets on sportsbooks around the world leading up to the 2018 NBA Draft.

The consensus All-American is the first player to lead the nation in points and assists in a single season and projects as a lethal playmaker at the next level. Young has seen his average draft ranking improve from 8.0 on March 10th to 7.0 on June 8th.

The 2018 NBA Draft is particularly long on players who are particularly long. DeAndre Ayton and Mo Bamba are both 7’0″ tall with insane wingspans of 7’8″ or longer. Robert Williams, meanwhile, is a touch shorter at 6’10”, but he too has a 7’4″ wingspan that should allow him to sway shots with ease in the NBA. Expect all three players to make an immediate impact as soon as they enter the league.

2018 NBA Draft Order

Pick	Team	2017-18 Record
1	Phoenix Suns	21-61
2	Sacramento Kings	27-55
3	Atlanta Hawks	24-58
4	Memphis Grizzlies	22-60
5	Dallas Mavericks	24-58
6	Orlando Magic	25-57
7	Chicago Bulls	27-55
8	Cleveland Cavaliers	50-32
9	New York Knicks	29-53
10	Philadelphia 76ers	52-30
11	Charlotte Hornets	36-46
12	Los Angeles Clippers	42-40
13	Los Angeles Clippers	42-40
14	Denver Nuggets	46-36

The Suns provided the perfect blueprint for securing the number one pick in the draft by losing 27 of their final 30 games of the season. Their thoroughly transparent tank job wasn’t pretty to watch, but it should help the franchise to hasten their rebuild.

It will be fascinating to see how the Kings screw up the second pick in the draft. Will they select yet another mediocre big man, or will they settle for an underachieving guard with a history of back issues? The options are limitless.

Believe it or not, Sacramento hasn’t produced a winning season since 2006 despite having ten top 10 draft picks over the last ten years.

The SEC didn’t produce a national champion in 2018, but for the fifth year in a row it’s likely to produce the most players in the NBA Draft lottery. Much of the credit goes to John Calipari, who has helped an astounding 31 players get drafted during his first eight seasons at Kentucky.

Top 10 Players Available

Player	School	PPG	RRG	APG
DeAndre Ayton	Arizona	20.1	11.6	1.6
Luka Doncic	Real Madrid	14.5	5.2	4.6
Marvin Bagley	Duke	21.0	11.1	1.5
Jaren Jackson	Michigan State	10.9	5.8	1.1
Mohamed Bamba	Texas	12.9	10.5	0.5
Michael Porter	Missouri	10.0	6.7	0.3
Trae Young	Oklahoma	27.4	3.9	8.7
Wendell Carter	Duke	13.5	9.1	2.0
Mikal Bridges	Villanova	17.7	5.3	1.9
Miles Bridges	Michigan State	17.1	7.0	2.7

Luka Doncic may not have the same name appeal as his American peers, but the Slovenian sensation can flat out play. Doncic led Real Madrid in points and assists this season and became the youngest player ever to receive the EuroLeague MVP and EuroLeague Final Four MVP awards.

Any team that drafts him will benefit immediately from his sweet stroke and exceptional court vision.

Last 10 Number 1 Picks

Year	Player	School	All-Star Selections
2017	Markelle Fultz	Washington	0
2016	Ben Simmons	LSU	0
2015	Karl-Anthony Towns	Kentucky	1
2014	Andrew Wiggins	Kansas	0
2013	Anthony Bennett	UNLV	0
2012	Anthony Davis	Kentucky	5
2011	Kyrie Irving	Duke	5
2010	John Wall	Kentucky	5
2009	Blake Griffin	Oklahoma	5
2008	Derrick Rose	Memphis	3

Having the first pick in the draft doesn’t always ensure that you’ll end up with a franchise savior. Just ask the Cavs, who made the mistake of nabbing UNLV power forward Anthony Bennett with the first selection in 2013.

The soft spoken Canadian averaged just 4.8 points per game in his first season in Cleveland before being shipped to Minnesota. Bennett is now toiling away in the G League after cups of coffee in Toronto and Brooklyn.

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