A lot of very good prospects are declaring for this upcoming draft. It seems like the relaxation of the rules is encouraging a lot of Filipino-Americans to join the league. So, I will not be shocked if we will have a draft that could be deeper than the Gilas draft last decade.
#1 DYIP: Justine Baltazar (#1 Last Mock) - With Munzon now one of the choices, it will be hard for Terrafirma to seal this one but I think, Baltazar is not that far off as a prospect to Munzon and they need a center more.
#2 NOR: Kobe Paras (#4 Last Mock) - Another hard decision for Northport because of Munzon but knowing what we know about Northport, I think they will prioritize the hype of Kobe more than Munzon's better current skill level.
#3 NLEX: Joshua Munzon (NEW!) - Munzon cannot go down any further as coach Yeng Guiao grabs a partner to Kiefer Ravena. A Munzon-Ravena tandem in the offensive end will be impossible to stop.
#4 NLEX: Jamie Malonzo (#3 Last Mock) - Then imagine if they also have Malonzo who already announced his intention of joining. Malonzo and Munzo will form a very athletic combo on both ends of the court that will be unstoppable.
#5 ROS: Jason Brickman (#2 Last Mock) - Rey Nambatac and Javee Mocon need a consistent partner. Someone who will space the floor for them and put them in their proper place. Brickman is that guy and he is the best PG prospect ever.
#6 MAG: James Laput (#6 Last Mock) - Big respect to Rafi Reavis for playing this good even at the age of 43 years old. But Magnolia should really look for the future partner of Ian Sangalang. Laput being the potential tallest option is a good candidate.
#7 ALA: Taylor Statham (#5 Last Mock) - I wonder if Alaska feels fine now with their frontline rotation because of the impressive rookie season of Barkley Ebona. How about the 6'6 point guard who is an amazing scorer?
#8 SMB: Alvin Pasaol (NEW!) - Even without trading for a top 5 pick, San Miguel could find a high-quality prospect in Pasaol. After reading the way the media described him after their draft declaration, I think Pasaol will be rated highly by the teams.
#9 MER: Calvin Oftana (#8 Last Mock) - After watching them bow down to Ginebra for the fourth time in this era, it is becoming obvious that another highly skilled forward could be their need. Oftana is that guy.
#10 PHX: Troy Rike (#7 Last Mock) - After watching their defeat to TNT, Rike and Phoenix is looking like a perfect combination. Rike will bring the size that they need to counter the giants that are ruling the league.
#11 NOR: Santi Santillan (#11 Last Mock) - There is no way that they will grab their need of a PG if there are still a lot of better prospects in the court. Santillan is an undersize bigman that is so skilled that he will surely make it work with Standhardinger.
#12 BGSM: Jeremiah Gray (#12 Last Mock) - Gray wants to be with Ginebra? It can happen if almost all of the potential high-quality entries for this draft will join. Gray could be a better version of Ajon Mariano.
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