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Wizards 2027 Mock Draft 1.0: Way to Early Edition
Wizards draft mock picks for 2027 NBA Draft.
In brief
Wizards draft mock picks for 2027 NBA Draft. Washington Wizards select Tounde Yessoufou at 16th, Alijah Arenas at 34th, and Flory Bidunga at 48th in their 2027 mock draft. Originally reported by Washington Wizards On SI.
Mock Draft Question
Is it ever too early to do a mock draft? The answer is no.
“Question for everyone: is it ever too early to do a mock draft? If you answered yes, you are wrong; it is never too early to do one.”
Wizards Draft Strategy
The Washington Wizards always look to hit on the margins during the draft while finding their next key role player.
“The Washington Wizards are a team that always looks to hit on the margins during the draft while finding their next key role player.”
2027 Draft Class
The 2027 NBA Draft isn't as stacked as the 2026 version but still offers great depth for the Wizards.
“While the 2027 NBA Draft isn't as stacked as the 2026 version, it is still a class that can give the wizards great depth going forward.”
16th Overall Pick
Wizards select St. John's wing Tounde Yessoufou at 16th overall in the 2027 mock draft.
“In this simulation, the wizards get zero help from their little-known luck. They stay at 16th overall and select st johns wing man tounde yessoufou.”
Tounde Yessoufou Profile
Yessoufou nearly averaged 20 points per game last season with the Baylor Bears and transferred to St. John's.
“Last season, yessoufou became a standout player on the baylor bears. He nearly averaged 20 points a night and was a driving threat. He had the opportunity to get drafted in 2026. Still, he opted to transfer to the red storm and make the same impact early as he would in his rookie season.”
Yessoufou's Weaknesses
Yessoufou isn't projected to be a good three-point shooter at the NBA level and has poor defense.
“Now yessoufou does have some areas he struggles with. He isn't projected to be a good three-point shooter at the nba level, and his defense hasn't shown any signs of being league average.”
34th Overall Pick
Wizards select Alijah Arenas, son of former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas, at 34th overall.
“This feels more like a legacy pick. Alijah Arenas is the son of former wizards star gilbert arenas. Still, that doesn't mean he isn't a good player.”
Alijah Arenas Profile
Arenas could be a combo guard or backup point guard but needs significant G League development.
“Arenas could see himself jumping into the last pick of the first round, but in this scenario he stays in his range and gets drafted by his dad's former team. The signs are there: he can be a combo guard, and maybe even a backup point guard . He is extremely raw, though, and would need a ton of time in the g league to develop.”
48th Overall Pick
Wizards trade two players to move down to 48th overall and select Flory Bidunga.
“While the simulation had the wizards with 37th and 39th overall, it made no sense for them to keep both and put two players on two-way contracts. Instead, we have them trade both to the atlanta hawks, move down to 48, and select flory bidunga.”
Flory Bidunga Profile
Bidunga is a defensive-minded center with size and shot-blocking potential for the Wizards.
“Bidunga is a defensive-minded center the wizards could develop. In the future, center depth will be an issue for them . Bidunga has size and is one of college basketball's best shot blockers. Taking a chance on him is very worthwhile, especially if it gives the team much-needed size and center depth.”
The key point
Washington Wizards select Tounde Yessoufou at 16th, Alijah Arenas at 34th, and Flory Bidunga at 48th in their 2027 mock draft.
