The Sixers Mock Draft Hits

Today we're going to take a spin around the good old Internet and check out some mock drafts for the upcoming 2008 NBA Draft. The Sixers currently hold the 16th pick in the first round. They're second round pick now belongs to the Utah Jazz. The Sixers are obviously going to attempt to fill one of their 2 biggest needs on draft night. That means a starting SG or a starting PF. The conventional thinking was that the Sixers would attempt to address the PF position in free agency and look for a shooter in the draft. Don't put it past GM Ed Stefanski to go with the "best player available" approach. A nice prospect at C or PG would be a nice future addition to the team. Let's check out who the mock drafts currently like at 16 for the Sixers.

MyNBADraft.com
Darrell Arthur
Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
Age: Sophomore
School: Kansas

Chad Ford - ESPN.com
Marreese Speights
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
Age: Sophomore
School: Florida

DraftExpress.com
Darrell Arthur
Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
Age: Sophomore
School: Kansas

NBCSports.com
DeAndre Jordan
Position: C
Height: 7-0
Weight: 255
Age: Freshman
School: Texas A&M

InsideHoops.com
Marreese Speights
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
Age: Sophomore
School: Florida

The Sporting News
JaVale McGee
Position: C
Height: 7-0
Weight: 237
Age: Sophomore
School: Nevada

HoopsHype.com

Darrell Arthur

Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
Age: Sophomore
School: Kansas

Docsports.com
Marreese Speights
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
Age: Sophomore
School: Florida

HoopsAddict.com
Marreese Speights
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
Age: Sophomore
School: Florida

Yahoo.com
JaVale McGee
Position: C
Height: 7-0
Weight: 237
Age: Sophomore
School: Nevada

Ian Thompsen - SI.com
Joe Alexander
Position: SF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
Age: Junior
School: West Virginia

Seems to be a trend forming eh? As teams are allowed to start working out players we should be able to get some more information. Yeah we'd love to see the Sixers try to get to the #2 pick if the Heat are really selling, but I doubt it. Don't be surprised if the Sixers take another 6-7 guy who can play some 2,3 and 4. Look at what the Hawks did and to a certain extent, the Bulls. This would fit with the "best player available" approach.