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Thunder end up with 2 national champions in ClutchPoints’ latest NBA Mock Draft
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With three first-round picks, the Oklahoma City Thunder is an interesting team to keep an eye on during mock draft season. In what's anticipated to be one of the best draft classes, the Thunder's three first-round picks are in the top-20 . In ClutchPoints' mock draft, two of Oklahoma City's first-round picks have won the national championship.
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In his first mock draft of the season, the Thunder select Florida product Thomas Haugh with the 15th pick, per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.
"Haugh is a win-first guy, and he's always willing to put his body on the line defensively to make winning plays. He is also a very willing passer and perimeter-shooting threat," Siegel reported. "At 6'9″ and capable of filling gaps around star players, Haugh is the perfect fit for a team like the Thunder."
Will Thunder draft Michigan prospect Aday Mara?
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While the Thunder will comb through dozen of prospect, one of which mentioned in ClutchPoints' initial mock draft just helped lead his team win the national championship game. The Thunder could use one of its three picks on Michigan prospect center Aday Mara.
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"Aday Mara was one of the best rim-protecting big men in the country, standing at 7'3″, and he was very efficient, shooting about 67% from the floor. Having Mara next to Holmgren would give the Thunder two shot-blocking seven-footers who bring something different to the table," ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reported.
"Whereas Holmgren can do damage from the perimeter, Mara gives Oklahoma City a big interior threat to clog the paint on both ends. You can't teach size, and Mara certainly has that."
The Thunder will close out its regular season with a matchup against the Nuggets on the road, followed by hosting the Suns in its regular-season finale.
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