Mavs take SEC wing compared to All-Star in mock draft

The Dallas Mavericks could add a player with All-Star potential in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Mar 4, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) attempts to get around Georgia Bulldogs forward Dylan James (13) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks should keep a close eye on what happens in the NCAA Tournament later this month.

Potential prospects worth selecting in the 2025 NBA Draft will be playing, and their performance in the tournament could impact their placement in the draft.

Bleacher Report writer Jonathan Wasserman conducted a recent mock draft where the Mavs selected South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles.

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Mar 8, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) looks to move the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Murray-Boyles to the Mavs?

"Collin Murray-Boyles would certainly give any lineup a different look with his unique mix of physicality, agility, passing and defensive foot speed. He made his strongest pitch to scouts of the season with 35 points in a blowout win over Arkansas. Even without a jump shot, he continues to have success facing up defenders, overpowering them downhill and using footwork and big hands in the paint," Wasserman writes.

"Though the 8-of-32 mark from three isn't likely to convince many scouts that he's on his way to becoming a shooter, he may not have to be with how effective he is using his 245-pound frame, length, instincts and improvisation.

"The passing and flashes of defensive movement help give Murray-Boyles a more well-rounded look, which may help ease concerns over his outside-the-box offensive fit or jump shot."

Wasserman compared Murray-Boyles to three-time All-Star Julius Randle. He also drew comparisons to former forward Anthony Mason, who was on the All-Star team in 2001 with the Miami Heat.

If the Mavs could land a talent like that in the draft, it could help the team usher in a new era.

The 2025 NBA Draft is set for June 25-26.

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