NBA: 2011 Draft Predictions

The 2011 NBA draft class has been repeatedly described as one of the weakest in league history - but there is still no shortage of excitement for Thursday night's drama. With a lockout looming, this could be the last rollercoaster basketball night for the foreseeable future.

While there is no way of guessing how some of the picks may be swapped or traded, here's how the top 14 could turn out:

1 Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving (Duke)
2 Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams (Arizona)
3 Utah Jazz: Brandon Knight (Kentucky)
4 Cleveland Cavaliers: Enes Kanter (Turkey)
5 Toronto Raptors: Kawli Leonard (San Diego State)
6 Washington Wizards: Jan Versely (Czech Republic)
7 Sacramento Kings: Kemba Walker (Connecticut)
8 Detroit Pistons: Bismack Biyombo (Spain)
9 Charlotte Bobcats: Jordan Hamilton (Texas)
10 Milwaukee Bucks: Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania)
11 Golden State Warriors: Tristan Thompson (Texas)
12 Utah Jazz: Jimmer Fredette (BYU)
13 Phoenix Suns: Kenneth Faried (Morehead State)
14 Houston Rockets: Marcus Morris (Kansas)

 Tom Oldfield