The NBA Draft will take place this week in Brooklyn (first round Wednesday 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN, second round Thursday 8 p.m. ET, ESPN), and after strong seasons with the Michigan men's basketball team, forward Danny Wolf and center Vlad Goldin are both expected to hear their names called in the two-round event.
At least, that's what national publications think in their final mock drafts ahead of this week's event. The two 7-footers combined for nearly 30 points and 17 rebounds per game in their lone seasons in Ann Arbor, helping the Wolverines improve their win total by 19 victories, capturing a Big Ten Tournament title and making a Sweet Sixteen appearance.
Below, we compile where the two are forecast to go in major mock drafts, and what those publications had to say about them.
CBS
Wolf — No. 17 overall, Minnesota Timberwolves
"Minnesota has very few holes on its roster but Julius Randle and Naz Reid have upcoming player options on which to decide, so the front office may be wise to consider stacking frontcourt talent either as insurance or for future investments. Wolf is a 6-foot-11 big who has skills of a point guard with his passing and playmaking. Unique prospect who can add value on both ends of the floor."
Goldin — No. 59 overall, Houston Rockets
"Goldin was part of a unique two-big rotation at Michigan last season and held up his end of the bargain as a rim protector who rated out very well on the defensive end. He blocked 1.4 shots per game for the Wolverines, who had a top-12 defense."
ESPN
Wolf — No. 18 overall, Washington Wizards
"Wolf has one of the wider ranges in the first round, with interest from several teams in the back half of the lottery as well as several potential landing spots in the top 20, including Memphis, Minnesota and Brooklyn. Washington is another team that could take a chance on him, with his playmaking ability at 7 feet a particularly intriguing experiment on a team that would have minutes to offer him immediately.
"Wolf's uncommon mix of size and skill set has been a polarizing evaluation for many around the NBA, but he has received strong reviews in private workouts, which has seemingly helped to stabilize his draft status."
Goldin — No. 49 overall, Cleveland Cavaliers
The Athletic
Wolf — No. 16 overall, Memphis Grizzlies
"The easiest way to describe Wolf is that he's a creator at nearly 7 feet tall and can play in ball screens as a ballhandler or pass and make plays. He averaged 13 points, 10 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, though he had a turnover problem owing to a high handle and wild decision-making. Defensively, there are also some questions, although his overall movement skill has been underrated.
"Wolf has also had a very strong pre-draft process, particularly as a shooter, breaking one team's record in its 3-point shooting drill. Several other teams thought he shot the ball extremely impressively in Chicago during his pro day, per sources. Still, his game is a bit polarizing and his range starts in the lottery and extends into the 20s.
"Since acquiring this selection in the Desmond Bane deal, the Grizzlies have been scrambling to get players into their building since they only had late second-round picks before the trade. That makes it difficult to parse what they'll do in this spot. President of basketball operations Zach Kleiman is typically known to be aggressive in moving up/down the board as well to get the players he wants. If there is someone above this he likes — like a Murray-Boyles, who ticks several boxes that the Grizzlies front office typically desires — don't be surprised to see him try to move up the board to get him. Memphis is also as a potential trade-down candidate if it could attach salary to a pick."
Goldin — No. 57 overall, Orlando Magic
Yahoo Sports
Wolf — No. 26 overall, Brooklyn Nets
"Wolf is 6-11 but ran point for Michigan, playing a slick style with risky passes and step-back jumpers that made him a highlight factory. But he's also a turnover machine and his shooting numbers are shaky, making him more of a raw bet who needs time to prove he can match his flash with substance. Why not take a big swing if you're Brooklyn?"
Goldin — No. 55 overall, Los Angeles Lakers
"Goldin is a large Russian center who excels at scoring at the rim with soft touch, and as a senior he began to shoot jumpers. Concerns about his defense and athleticism put him in the second round, but he has the overall skills to be a rotation big."
Bleacher Report
Wolf — No. 24 overall, Oklahoma City Thunder
"Danny Wolf made a strong, final pitch to scouts against Auburn, finishing with 20 points and a number of eye-opening highlights that showcased his creation and shotmaking. Though his three-point numbers might not indicate shooting improvement, he added a pull-up and step-back to his repertoire this year. A 7-footer who made 21 dribble jumpers, served as Michigan's lead playmaker and still averaged 9.7 boards and 1.4 blocks is bound to entice a number of teams."
Goldin — No. 59 overall, Houston Rockets
"Vladislav Goldin struggled at the NBA combine, but a few underwhelming scrimmages won't negate his NCAA impact/production and projected NBA purpose. Teams looking to beef up their front lines could be drawn to Goldin's low-post scoring and physicality."
NBC Sports
Wolf — No. 21 overall, Utah Jazz
"Utah may seem set with young centers, given that they already have Walker Kessler and Kyle Filipowski, but Wolf was the best player on the board and brings some valuable skills. He comes to Utah with NBA center size, a strong feel for the game, and a good hoops IQ — the Jazz can run some offense through him at the high post because of his strong passing skills. Wolf is not an explosive athlete but should have a role in the NBA."
Goldin — No. 51 overall, Los Angeles Clippers