The Wizards see this as a 3 player draft, and it appears Noel is the top of those 3. They've got Emeka Okafor manning the middle for one more season, so there wouldn't be any pressure on Noel until at least 2014-15. Noel would fit nicely as a defensive backstop for Washington, as well as next to Nene, who isn't a rim protector. Offensively, he's very athletic and should do well finishing lobs and running the floor with John Wall.
Anthony Bennett, PF UNLV Fr. (6-8, 240)
Last season the Wizards got so much of their scoring from the backcourt and wing, while only Nene really provided much offense. Also, they struggled at times shooting the ball and spreading the floor. Bennett, who can score both inside and out would go a long ways to fix that. He can provide that from day one with considerable upside as well: Bennett is an explosive athlete that will only get more polished.
Otto Porter, SF Georgetown So. (6-9, 198)
Martell Webster has a good season for the Wizards, but he's really had trouble staying healthy and hasn't exactly been consistent over the course of his career. Otto Porter would be an upgrade over Webster and bolster their wing depth. Porter is a do-it-all forward who will help a team win even without putting up big numbers, though he can do that too. For Washington he'll serve as a 3rd or 4th option who'll spread the floor, rebound, and defend.
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