NBA Draft: FanSided Editor’s Mock Draft

Mar 28, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Nik Stauskas (11) and guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

9. Charlotte Hornets – Nik Stauskas, Michigan

Pick made by Reece Helms

Editor for the Charlotte Hornets’ FanSided Site, Swarm and Sting

With the 9th pick in the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets (yes the Hornets!) select Nik Stauskas from Michigan. Stauskas is a deadly 3 point shooter, and that is almost guaranteed to translate to the NBA level. He has also improved his ability to put the ball on the floor and create his own shot, which he’ll have to do in the pros. Stauskas has been compared to Klay Thompson, which if he can live up to that hype, he is a steal at #9 for the Hornets.