Philadelphia can go Rutgers star Ace Bailey at No. 3 or it can select Baylor's VJ Edgecombe, or one of Duke's Kon Knueppel or Khaman Maluach. A mock draft performed by Sports Illustrated has the Sixers selected Baylor's Edgecombe:

Part of the reason why the NBA Draft is one of the most exciting events on the basketball calendar every year is the drama. The rumors and mock drafts in the weeks and months leading up to the main event create a suspenseful environment every time NBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium to announce the selection.

John Clark and Jay Bilas discuss the strengths of Sixers' NBA Draft prospects: Ace Bailey and V.J. Edgecombe.Sixers' next draft pick…Jay Bilas on Ace Bailey and V.J. Edgecombe originally appeared on N