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Dick's dazzling dozen

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This week, we will find out where college basketball elite players will be performing at the next level. There will be excitement galore when the NBA draft takes place in the Big Apple.

I remember when the Bucks took Glenn Robinson number one in 1994, passing on Jason Kidd. I wonder if there were regrets over that decision. A few years ago the Hawks chose Marvin Williams instead of Chris Paul or Deron Williams.

My friends, I believe the Bulls have to go with Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley. It is now a game dominated by solid guard play.

With that in mind, it is time to look at my dazzling dozen ratings entering the draft. I am not saying the players will be picked in this order, it is simply my opinion. I respect your right to have a differing viewpoint, and time will tell how things will pan out.

Here it is, my dazzling dozen:

  1. Derrick Rose
  2. Michael Beasley
  3. O.J. Mayo
  4. Kevin Love
  5. Jerryd Bayless
  6. Anthony Randolph
  7. Brook Lopez
  8. Eric Gordon
  9. Danilo Gallinari
  10. D.J. Augustin
  11. Russell Westbrook
  12. Joe Alexander