2018 NBA Mock Draft: Full first round before 2018 NCAA Tournament

Selection Sunday has passed and the 2018 NCAA Tournament field has been set. What’s the current state of the 2018 NBA Draft and what might the New York Knicks do?

When June 21, 2018 arrives, the New York Knicks will be making decisions that will alter the trajectory of the organization. Currently on pace to have one first-round draft pick and a second-round selection, New York could add two quality young players to its core.

With the 2018 NCAA Tournament field set, however, draft boards around the NBA could be severely altered by misleading or eye-opening events.

The 2018 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the more rewarding events in recent history. The star potential is being debated at the top, while the depth is profound from thereon out—and it’s all aided and complicated by an international movement that’s gaining steam.

As the Knicks and 29 other franchises ponder the possibility of what could be, however, they’re approaching a time that could force one to lose perspective.

For the Knicks, evaluating NBA Draft prospects should be a refreshing reminder of why mortgaging the future for a star isn’t a necessary move. With Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Frank Ntilikina already on the roster, a solid foundation is in place.

The question is: How would a pre-NCAA Tournament 2018 NBA Draft play out if the New York Knicks stood their ground and looked to the future?