Potential First Round Picks

Kansas State’s Michael Beasley, who went to the Miami Heat at No. 2, dominated many big games for the Wildcats. An offensive force -- he scored 26 points a game in his only college season -- he’s closer to 6-foot-8 than the 6-10 he was listed in college.  (Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Kevin Love didn’t have a terrific NCAA tournament, but the 6-foot-10 center impressed the NBA scouts in tryouts recently and was selected No. 5 by the Memphis Grizzlies. Love was traded to the Minnesoata Timberwolves for O.J. Mayo in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster after the NBA draft concluded.

• Sports A-Z: Kevin Love  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

USC’s O.J Mayo was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves, another one-and-done college player only because of the NBA’s rule prohibiting players from going to the pros straight out of high school. The 6-foot-4 guard, who scored 20.7 points a game last season, can play either the point and shooting guard. Mayo was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster after the NBA draft concluded.

• Sports A-Z: O.J. Mayo  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA’s Russell Westbrook was a surprise at the No,. 4 pick by the Seattle Supersonics. He’s a bit undersized for a shooting guard at 6-foot-3 but has great athletic ability and could have a huge upside for a team looking for a spark off the bench at both ends of the floor.

• Sports A-Z: Russell Westbrook  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Rated by most as the top European in the draft, AJ Milano’s Danilo Gallinari is a polished offensive player who can score from the perimeter and off the drive. The 6-foot-8 forward, who will turn 20 in August, averaged 10.9 and 17.5 points a game the last two seasons in Italy’s top league.  (Ariel Schalit / AP Photo)

Forward Joe Alexander of West Virginia has seen his prospects skyrocket after a series of strong workouts. He’s an athletic 6-foot-8 wing who has a refined mid-range game and the ability to score inside -- he averaged 16.9 points a game last season as a junior.  (Mollie Woody / AP)

Stanford center Brook Lopez, left, averaged more than 19 points and nine rebounds a game last season as a sophomore. The 7-footer should be able to help a team that needs inside strength, probably as a reserve. His twin brother, Robin, who isn’t as skilled yet offensively, is also available in the draft.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Darrell Arthur of Kansas comes with a reputation of not working hard enough at times but had his big moments in the NCAA title game. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 54.1% in two seasons for the Jayhawks.  (Matt York / AP)

Generously listed at 6-foot, point guard D.J. Augustin of Texas averaged 19.2 points a game as a sophomore last season. Extremely quick, he is able to penetrate and finish. Defending at the NBA level will be his biggest test.   (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press)

A lanky left-hander, 6-foot-10 forward Anthony Randolph of Louisiana State averaged 15.6 points and 5.5 rebounds in his only season of college basketball. Able to score inside and outside, he’s also a capable defender.   (Mark H. Saltz / Associated Press)