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The first and second rounds of NBA draft picks are expected to be announced, as usual, on ESPN this year in late June. With the official season ending on June 26, watch for the draft announcement taking place on or about June 28, 2012.

Dominating the NBA draft prospect field in 2012 are power forward Andre Drummond from Connecticut, small forward James McAdoo from North Carolina, power forward Anthony Davis from Kentucky, small forward Harrison Barnes from North Carolina, and power forward Jared Sullinger from Ohio State.

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