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Top NBA draft prospects, No. 7: Is solid but unspectacular Carter the answer for Mavs at center?

The May 15 draft lottery will be here before you know it.

The Mavericks can pick anywhere from first to sixth, depending on how friendly the lottery gods are to them. Leading up to the lottery, we take a close look at the top 10 prospects, counting down from No. 10 to No. 1.

No. 7

Wendell Carter, Duke, freshman
6-10, 260, age 19, C/PF

Why he's this high: Oodles of potential are the main reason. He won't turn 20 until after the 2018-19 regular season is finished (birthday is April 16, 1999).