With the 2026 NBA Draft less than five days away, the phrase \u201cmock draft\u201d continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players that could be available at pick 19.<\/p>\n
In part three of a weekly mock draft round-up, it\u2019s clear that experts believe the Raptors will select whichever scoring guard falls to 19. Potential echo-chamber aside, those who followed the team last season understand the importance of having someone who can put the ball in the basket.<\/p>\n
One player who doesn\u2019t appear in this round-up is Iowa\u2019s Bennet Stirtz. The six-foot-four guard was a popular pick in part one of this series but no longer appears to be in play for some analysts.<\/p>\n
There are two intriguing big man options that appear in these mocks. While it makes sense to prioritize the guard position, the Raptors shocked everyone last off-season when they selected Collin Murray-Boyles despite fit concerns. Could general manager and executive vice president Bobby Webster do something similar again?<\/p>\n
Labaron Philon Jr. (PG, 6\u20194, 20-years-old, Alabama)<\/p>\n
Bleacher Report<\/a> (Jonathan Wasserman) – June 16<\/p>\n Previous Mocks: Christian Anderson (now @ 15 to Chicago Bulls), Bennett Stirtz (now @ 16 to Memphis Grizzlies)<\/p>\n \u201cTeams considering\u2026Philon will be drawn to his creativity\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026could slip to late lottery behind the young guards who may look more like natural playmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026unless Philon\u2019s slower release affects his three-point shot, there\u2019s a high likelihood his scoring ability will translate.\u201d<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports<\/a> (Kevin O\u2019Connor) – June 17<\/p>\n Previous Mock: Labaron Philon Jr., Bennett Stirtz (now @ 16 to Memphis Grizzlies)<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026a shifty, score-first point guard who blossomed into one of the best guards in college\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026buttery floaters, a deceptive handle, and a feel for running an offence\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026a below-the-rim athlete and listed under 180 pounds\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Sports Illustrated<\/a> (Derek Parker) – June 15<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026probably has a better chance of going in the top-10 than nearly 20\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026could immediately assume a lot of the handling and play-making duties.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHis scoring gravity would help to take pressure off the other Raptors\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Ebuka Okorie (PG, 6\u20192, 19-years-old, Standford)<\/p>\n CBS Sports<\/a> (Cameron Salerno) – June 18<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026was one of the best scorers in college basketball\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026his ability to get to the rim as a guard is special.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026Raptors could be in the market for a big man, but taking the BPA also makes sense.\u201d<\/p>\n Christian Anderson (PG, 6\u20193, 20-years-old, Texas Tech)<\/p>\n