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Where Michigan’s Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate in NBA mock drafts

Where Michigan’s Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate in NBA mock drafts

Michigan basketball had a star-studded 2021 class which was headlined by two five-star freshmen: Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate. When Juwan Howard signed them, it propelled the Wolverines to have the third-ranked class according to 247Sports composite.

Both saw just one season in Ann Arbor before they decided to forgo their three remaining seasons of eligibility to enter into the 2022 NBA draft — which is Thursday, June 23.

After their first year with the Wolverines, Houstan averaged 10 points-per-game, four rebounds-per-game, and shot 35% from 3. The big man, Diabate, averaged nine points-per-game, six rebounds-per-game, and shot 54% from the field.

After going thru the draft process, and talking with scouts, family, friends, and coaches they felt they were ready for the NBA draft. Depending on the sites you visit, or people you may listen to, everyone has their own opinion on if the former Wolverines are ready to make the jump after just one collegiate season.

Here are a few sites that have their final predictions out on where Houstan and Diabate will go — or if they will go at all.

ESPN

Jonathan Givony with ESPN.com has a two-round mock draft available. He has Houstan going in the second round, but there is no Diabate to be seen.

38. Spurs (via Lakers)

Caleb Houstan | Michigan | SF | Age: 19.4

The Athletic

Sam Vecenie with The Athletic has a two-round mock draft available. He sees Houstan fitting with the OKC Thunder in round two, but he doesn’t have Diabate being selected

34. Oklahoma City Thunder: Caleb Houstan | 6-8 wing | 19 years old | Michigan

The Rookie Wire

Cody Taylor with The Rookie Wire has a full two-round mock draft available. Taylor sees Houstan going in the first round to the Rockets and he doesn’t have Diabate being selected in either round.

Houston Rockets (via Dallas): Caleb Houstan, Michigan

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Height: 6-8

Weight: 205

Year: Freshman

Position: G

The Rockets acquired this pick from the Mavericks last week in the trade for Christian Wood. They are said to be interested in packaging this pick to potentially move up, but if they are unable to do so, they could take Houstan here. As a former five-star recruit, he possesses the physical tools and ideal skills to succeed. He is projected to be a first-round pick, as a result. The Rockets could take a chance here with the additional…

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