As usual, there will be approximately 60 stars from the college ranks, D-League and international game competing against one another and themselves over the course of two days.

While the NBA’s combine may not have the luster of the NFL’s, it’s still an important affair that showcases everyone from consensus top five picks to fringe second-rounders.

With that being said, here is my latest 2013 NBA Mock Draft-Pre-Combine edition.

February 12, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel (3) shoots a free throw against the Florida Gators during the second half at the Stephen C. O

1. Orlando Magic
Player Name: Nerlens Noel
Position, School: PF, Kentucky

The Magic have a ton of holes to fill and they are in a fortunate situation where they can take the best player on the board. If his knee passes all of the test, that guy is Noel. He is an excellent shot-blocker who should develop a better than average offensive game. Knee injury or not, Noel has the makings of a dominant NBA big man. He has more upside than anyone in the draft and will look very nice paired with Nikola Vucevic.

2. Charlotte Bobcats
Player Name: Ben McLemore
Position, School: SG, Kansas

The Bobcats have a couple nice young pieces in place with Kemba Walker and Michael-Kidd Gilchrist. Now it’s time to address the need for a productive shooting guard.  With great athleticism and an elite scoring ability, he could be a go-to player early in his career. While he was a bit inconsistent last season, McLemore still has plenty of room to grow and his natural skill translates well to the next level.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Player Name: Otto Porter
Position, School: SF, Georgetown

The Cavs have their backcourt for the future set with Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters and also have some nice frontcourt players in Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller and Anderson Varejao. What Cleveland needs is a productive 3 and Porter could be the perfect fit. He can do it all at both ends of the court and is a future NBA star.

4. Phoenix Suns
Player Name: Victor Oladipo
Position, School: SG, Indiana

Oladipo is the best on-ball defender in this class, which will greatly improve what was a horrible Suns’ defense. He is an explosive athlete and if his offensive game continues to improve, Phoenix could have themselves a future star.

5. New Orleans Hornets
Player Name: Shabazz Muhammad
Position, School: SF, UCLA

The Hornets could look at Michigan’s Trey Burke here, but the need for someone that can put the ball in the basket is too great. Greivis Vasquez proved that he can be a solid point guard and by adding Muhammad, they get themselves a guy that can create his own shot and finish as a shooter or near the basket. He also is a guy who can help take some of the scoring pressure off of Eric Gordon.

6. Sacramento Kings
Player Name: Anthony Bennett
Position, School: PF, UNLV

Bennett is one of the most versatile players in the draft. He has the strength to play inside at power forward and the handle and shooting ability to play small forward if needed. He is currently injured, but the Kings need help at both positions and his upside is too great to pass on.

7. Detroit Pistons 
Player Name: Trey Burke

Apr 5, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) reacts during practice for the 2013 NCAA Mens Final Four at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Position, School: PG, Michigan

The Pistons can use a true point guard that will allow them to move Brandin Knight off the ball. Burke is a point guard how can pass as well as he scores and has a very bright NBA future ahead of him.

8. Washington Wizards
Player Name: Alex Len
Position, School: C, Maryland

The Wizards have their backcourt for the future in John Wall and Bradley Beal, so here is an opportunity to add a big man that can complement those guys. Len didn’t put up the greatest numbers in college, but he had to deal with poor guard play. His athleticism and ability to finish near the basket should work out great in Washington.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves 
Player Name: C.J. McCollum
Position, School: PG/SG, Lehigh

This is probably a reach, but I like McCollum a lot and think he’s a great fit in Minnesota. I don’t view McCollum as a point guard in the NBA but think he could be very good off the ball. The Timberwolves are still searching for an answer at shooting guard and have shot only 30 percent from behind the arc on the season.  McCollum is a guy who can really knock down the long-range shot, connecting on 51 percent on his three-point attempts.  He will be this year’s Damian Lillard.

10. Portland Trail Blazers
Player Name: Cody Zeller
Position, School: C, Indiana

The Blazers have a great starting five but no depth at all. Zeller gives the Blazers some addition height and a guy that runs the floor very well. He can finish around the basket and has a nice mid-range game. He’s the best player left on the board here and could turn out to be a steal for the Blazers.

With the NCAA Tournament in the books, it’s time to start spending even more time focusing on the 2013 NBA Draft.

Some guys helped their causes with strong tournament performances, while some guys hurt their stock in a big way with poor performances on the game’s biggest stage.

Things have changed a great deal since my last mock, so without any time, let’s take a look at my 2013 NBA Mock Draft: Post NCAA Tournament edition.

As a note, the draft order is after games played on April 10.

1. Charlotte Bobcats
Player Name: Nerlens Noel
Position, School: PF, Kentucky

The Bobcats have a couple nice young pieces in place with Kemba Walker and Michael-Kidd Gilchrist. Now it’s time to address the need for a productive big man. Noel is an excellent shot-blocker who should develop a better than average offensive game. Knee injury or not, Noel has the makings of a dominant NBA big man. Noel has more upside than anyone in the draft and should develop into a very good shot blocker and rebounder.

Mar 14, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Marcus Smart (33) brings the ball up the court against the Baylor Bears in the second half during the second round of the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 74-72. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

2. Orlando Magic
Player Name: Marcus Smart
Position, School: PG, Oklahoma State

Smart makes perfect sense for the Magic here as they can target their floor general of the future. He may be more of a scorer than a pure passer, but he is a winner and a leader and can impact this Magic offense from the guard position, something they need badly. He needs to work on his jumper but he is a playmaker and is a beast defensively.

3. Phoenix Suns
Player Name: Ben McLemore
Position, School: SG, Kansas

McLemore’s less than spectacular NCAA Tournament drops him from the top spot for the first time this season. But he’s still only 20 years old and has excellent potential as a pure shooter, something the Suns desperately need as they have made only 32 percent of their three-point attempts on the season.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers
Player Name: Otto Porter
Position, School: SF, Georgetown

The Cavs have their backcourt for the future set with Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters and also have some nice frontcourt players in Tristan Thompson, Tyler Zeller and Anderson Varejao. What Cleveland needs is a productive 3 and Porter could be the perfect fit. He can do it all at both ends of the court and is a future NBA star.

5. Detroit Pistons 
Player Name: Shabazz Muhammad
Position, School: SF, UCLA

It’s hard to pass on Victor Oladipo here, but the Pistons get no production from the small forward spot and have to address the need. Shabazz Muhammad is a reach here, but he fills an immediate need and has upside. While Muhammad has been a slight disappointment as a freshman, he’s tough, knows how to score and brings a strong motor to the table.

Mar 24, 2013; Dayton, OH, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Victor Oladipo (4) high fives a fan as he leaves the court after the win over the Temple Owls during the third round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

6. New Orleans Hornets
Player Name: Victor Oladipo
Position, School: SG, Indiana

The Hornets have good young players at every position right now and while they could use a slight upgrade at small forward right now, it’s too tempting to take Oladipo here.  He is an elite defender, an explosive athlete and a rapidly improving offensive player who will fit in great on Monty Williams’ team. I’m making this pick under the assumption that New Orleans moves Eric Gordon in the offseason, something I expect them to do.

7. Sacramento Kings
Player Name: Trey Burke
Position, School: PG, Michigan

Burke’s stock continues to rise after leading Michigan to the title game and he will find a home in Sacramento (or Seattle).He is  a bit undersized, but his toughness, all-around game, mistake-free basketball and winning attitude should be a great fit with the dysfunctional Kings. He’s a no-risk pick at No. 7.

8. Washington Wizards
Player Name: Anthony Bennett
Position, School: PF, UNLV

The Wizards have their backcourt for the future in John Wall and Bradley Beal, so here is an opportunity to add a power forward that can complement those guys. Bennett has an NBA body and can score from anywhere on the floor. The Wizards should be thrilled to get him this late.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves 
Player Name: C.J. McCollum
Position, School: PG/SG, Lehigh

This is probably a reach, but I like McCollum a lot and think he’s a great fit in Minnesota. I don’t view McCollum as a point guard in the NBA but think he could be very good off the ball. The Timberwolves are still searching for an answer at shooting guard and have shot only 30 percent from behind the arc on the season.  McCollum is a guy who can really knock down the long-range shot, connecting on 51 percent on his three-point attempts.  He will be this year’s Damian Lillard.

10. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto)
Player Name: Alex Len
Position, School: C, Maryland

The Thunder need to find a long-term replacement for James Harden and an eventual replacement for Kendrick Perkins.  With that being said, they can’t pass on Len here as he has a decent offensive game and can rebound and block shots. Len has a ton of upside and the Thunder can bring him along slowly.

The past couple of weeks have seen a lot of movement as some guys have struggled while some players have improved their draft stock in a big way.

With that being said, the Charlotte Bobcats are now on the clock (as a note, draft order is based on the standings as of March 7).

1. Charlotte Bobcats
Player Name: Ben McLemore
Position, School: SG, Kansas

The Kansas freshman has everything that you look for in a shooting guard- size, athleticism and defensive ability, not to mention he is a lights out shooter, currently hitting 42.5 percent of his three-point shots.

Feb 27, 2013; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Marcus Smart (33) during the game against TCU Horned Frogs at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Oklahoma State Cowboys won 64-47. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

His 36-point performance against West Virginia showed that he can score in any fashion, from behind the arc or off the dribble. The Bobcats need some scoring punch and  with McLemore they continue to stockpile great young talent.

2. Orlando Magic
Player Name: Marcus Smart
Position, School: PG, Oklahoma State

Smart makes perfect sense for the Magic here as they can target their floor general of the future. He may be more of a scorer than a pure passer, but he is a winner and a leader and can impact this Magic offense from the guard position, something they need badly.

3. Washington Wizards
Player Name: Nerlens Noel
Position, School: PF, Kentucky

The Wizards have their backcourt set with John Wall and Bradley Beal. Now it is time to address the frontcourt. Noel is an excellent shot-blocker who should develop a better than average offensive game. Knee injury or not, Noel has the makings of a dominant NBA big man.

4. Sacramento Kings
Player Name: Otto Porter
Position, School: SF, Georgetown

Porter doesn’t put up lottery-type numbers on a slow Georgetown team, but he has great handle for his size and is a prototypical NBA wing. He really can do it all offensively as 33-point outburst at the Carrier Dome, followed up with a game-winning bucket on a drive to the hole to knock off Connecticut in overtime. Add to that the fact that Porter went for 28 against Rutgers after that and it is safe to say that Porter is showing off both his shooting stroke and his ability to attack the basket.

5. New Orleans Hornets
Player Name: Shabazz Muhammad
Position, School: SF, UCLA

After landing both Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers in last year’s draft, the Hornets can add another big part of their future in the heralded Muhammad. He can score from anywhere on the floor and will complement the Hornets good young core rather nicely.

6. Cleveland Cavaliers
Player Name: Anthony Bennett
Position, School: SF/PF, UNLV

Bennett is the complete package offensively and would fit in rather nicely with an up and coming Cavs team. Bennett’s foot speed is typically too quick for 4s and his strength and power can overwhelm 3s. He is an explosive athlete that keeps rising up draft boards. Adding  Bennett to the likes of Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller and Tristan Thompson and Cleveland looks to have a tremendous young core for the future.

7. Phoenix Suns
Player Name: Cody Zeller
Position, School: C, Indiana

The Suns need help all over the floor and can add another talented big body in Zeller, who has the size and athleticism, plus a very nice mid-range game. Zeller’s stock may be slipping at the moment, but you can’t pass up on his level of all-around talent.

8. Minnesota Timberwolves
Player Name: Victor Oladipo
Position, School: SG, Indiana

Oladipo has become a complete guard and one of the better half-court finishers in the nation. He’s a great fit for a Wolves team that needs a legit shooting guard badly. He may not be the best shooter in the world,  but Oladipo is a lockdown defender and offensive slasher and attacker, who should fit in nicely with Ricky Rubio’s playmaking skills.

9. Detroit Pistons
Player Name: James Michael McAdoo
Position, School: PF, North Carolina

McAdoo could be the best athlete in the draft and adding him to a frontcourt that already features Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond improves the Pistons. McAdoo is more of a 4, but can also play the 3 where mid-range, both facing up and back to the basket, and attacking the rim with either hand. He has a ton of upside and could be a good fit in Detroit.

10. Philadelphia 76ers
Player Name: Alex Len
Position, School: C, Maryland

Len has shown the tools to be an elite threat on both offense and defense, but hasn’t been able to put the complete package together consistently. With Andrew Bynum’s future up in the air, the Sixers need a legitimate big man to man the interior.

March 6, 2013; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) drives during the 1st half in the game against Purdue at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sandra Dukes-USA TODAY Sports

11. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto)
Player Name: Trey Burke
Position, School: PG, Michigan

Here is a case of just not allowing a talent like Burke to fall any further. He has incredible court vision and intelligence and has the ability to score the ball as well. Here’s a case where the Thunder can add to  their bench by taking the best available player.

12. Dallas Mavericks
Player Name: Willie Cauley-Stein
Position, School: PF/C, Kentucky

With Dallas likely striking out again on Dwight Howard this summer, it makes sense to add size with potential impact here. Cauley-Stein has some work to do on the offensive end of the floor but he is a package of size, speed and athleticism.

13. Charlotte Bobcats (via Portland)
Player Name: Mason Plumlee
Position, School: PF, Duke

Plumlee is a very athletic, skilled inside scorer who is also a great rebounder. The Bobcats can use some production in the paint so this pick makes sense. His numbers are starting to drop off a  bit, but Plumlee is a seven-footer with the ability to create in the post.

14. Phoenix Suns (via Los Angeles Lakers)
Player Name: C.J. McCollum
Position, School:  SG, Lehigh

The Suns need some more production from the perimeter and McCollum can fill it up. Although he will not play in his conference tournament McCollum should be available to participate in pre-draft workouts. McCollum was second in the nation in scoring before breaking his foot in early January.

15. Milwaukee Bucks
Player Name: Glenn Robinson III
Position, School: SF, Michigan

Glenn Robinson played for the Bucks and now they have the opportunity to draft his son, who would help a great deal at the small forward spot. He has size and athleticism and can finish at the rim along with being a good spot up shooter. He’s averaging in double figures and shooting 56 percent from the floor and would immediately become the Bucks top wing player.

Here’s a look at how the first round plays out. As a note I didn’t include international players, until they make their intentions known. Another note is the order is based on the NBA standings as of the morning of February 7.

With that being said let’s get right into NBA Mock Draft 2013- Pre-All-Star break edition.

Feb 06, 2013; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Ben McLemore (23) dribbles against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

1. Charlotte Bobcats
Player Name: Ben McLemore
Position, School: SG, Kansas

The Kansas freshman has everything that you look for in a shooting guard- size, athleticism and defensive ability, not to mention he is a lights out shooter, currently hitting 45.5 percent of his three-point shots.

2. Washington Wizards
Player Name: Nerlens Noel
Position, School: PF, Kentucky

The Wizards have their backcourt set with John Wall and Bradley Beal. Now it is time to address the frontcourt. Noel is an excellent shot-blocker who should develop a better than average offensive game.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Player Name: Shabazz Muhammad
Position, School: SF, UCLA

The Cavs have great up and coming young talent and by adding a legitimate small forward to a core that already includes Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller and Tristan Thompson, the Cavs will be well on their way back.

4. Orlando Magic
Player Name: Cody Zeller
Position, School: C, Indiana

The Magic need help all over the floor and can add another talented big body in Zeller, who has the size and athleticism, plus a very nice mid-range game.

5. New Orleans Hornets
Player Name: Anthony Bennett
Position, School: SF/PF, UNLV

Bennett is the complete package offensively and would fit in rather nicely with an up and coming Hornets team. Bennett’s foot speed is typically too quick for 4s and his strength and power can overwhelm 3s. He is an explosive athlete that keeps rising up draft boards.

Feb 4, 2013; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) takes a shot during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse defeated Notre Dame 63-47. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

6. Sacramento Kings
Player Name: Michael Carter-Williams
Position, School: PG, Syracuse

The Kings have holes to fill all over the court and adding a big point guard like Carter-Williams helps. He is the type of player that makes everyone better.

7. Phoenix Suns
Player Name: Otto Porter
Position, School: SF, Georgetown

Porter doesn’t put up lottery-type numbers on a slow Georgetown team, but he has great handle for his size and is a prototypical NBA wing.

8. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Toronto Raptors)
Player Name: Alex Len
Position, School: C, Maryland

Len has shown the tools to be an elite threat on both offense and defense, but hasn’t been able to put the complete package together consistently. He will be solid though and playing behind Serge Ibaka should allow him to develop nicely.

9. Detroit Pistons
Player Name: Alex Poythress
Position, School: SF, Kentucky

Poythress can finish and at 6’8” with excellent athleticism, Poythress’ ability to face the rim should fit in nicely on a Pistons team who needs some production from the 3. He’s a project but has a very high ceiling.

10. Minnesota Timberwolves
Player Name: C.J. McCollum
Position, School:  SG, Lehigh

The ‘Wolves need some more production from the perimeter and McCollum can fill it up.

11. Dallas Mavericks
Player Name: Marcus Smart
Position, School: PG/SG, Oklahoma State

Smart may be more of a scorer than a pure passer, but he is a winner and a leader and can impact this Mavericks offense from the guard position, something they need badly.

12. Philadelphia 76ers
Player Name: Isaiah Austin
Position, School: PF/C, Baylor

The Sixers need frontcourt help and while Austin is 7’0″, he spends most of the time out on the perimeter shooting threes. But he also plays great interior defense, averaging 9.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

Feb 2 2013, Bloomington, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Victor Oladipo (4) drives to the basket as Michigan Wolverines forward Glenn Robinson III (1) looks on at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

13. Phoenix Suns (from Los Angeles Lakers)
Player Name: Victor Oladipo
Position, School: SG, Indiana

Oladipo has become a complete guard and one of the better half-court finishers in the nation. He’s a great fit for a Suns team that needs scoring badly.

14. Boston Celtics
Player Name: Mason Plumlee
Position, School: PF, Duke

Plumlee is a very athletic, skilled inside scorer who is also a great rebounder. The Celtics need to add frontcourt depth badly so this pick makes sense.

15. Charlotte Bobcats (from Portland Trail Blazers)
Player Name: James Michael McAdoo
Position, School: PF, North Carolina

McAdoo could be the best athlete in the draft and adding him and McLemore to a core that features Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist could help turn around the Bobcats rather quickly.