June 28, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; A general view of the first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

While nothing is set in stone, these are the lottery teams as of today and their chances at winning the first overall pick :

1. Charlotte Bobcats – 22.5%
2. Orlando Magic – 22.4%
3. Cleveland Cavaliers – 15.6%
4. Phoenix Suns – 11.9%
5. New Orleans Hornets – 8.8%
6. Sacramento Kings – 6.3%
7. Detroit Pistons – 3.6%
8. Washington Wizards – 3.5%
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – 1.7%
10. Oklahoma City Thunder – 1.1%
11. Philadelphia 76ers – 0.8%
12. Portland Trailblazers – 0.7%
13. Dallas Mavericks – 0.6%
14. Utah Jazz – 0.5%

While that is each team’s chances at landing their choice at any player entering this year’s NBA Draft, much is to be determined.

The Utah Jazz are still battling the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference heading into the last game of the season.

Underclassmen have until April 28th to declare for the draft so while many have already declared, there are bound to be the few that decide to stay in school.

The NBA Draft Lottery will take place on May 21st. Charlotte or Orlando is likely to land the top pick, but stranger things have happened before. Other teams are likely to rise in the lottery, and others will drop.

With all that said, here is a look at the most likely lottery scenario and who each team may draft.

1. Charlotte Bobcats – Nerlens Noel, Kentucky
2. Orlando Magic – Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State
3. Cleveland Cavaliers – Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown
4. Phoenix Suns – Ben McLemore, Kansas
5. New Orleans Hornets – Victor Oladipo, Indiana
6. Sacramento Kings – Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA
7. Detroit Pistons – Trey Burke, Michigan
8. Washington Wizards – Anthony Bennett, UNLV
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Gary Harris, Michigan State
10. Oklahoma City Thunder – Alex Len, Maryland
11. Philadelphia 76ers – Cody Zeller, Indiana
12. Portland Trailblazers – Mitch McGary, Michigan
13. Dallas Mavericks – Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
14. Utah Jazz – C.J. McCollum, Lehigh

Here’s some possible lottery selections with team needs not taken into consideration and draft order not determined.

1. Nerlens Noel, Kentucky

• Center
• 6 ft. 11 in., 216 lbs.
• Freshman
• 24 college games
• Elite shot blocker
• Good finisher
• Explosive leaper
• Mobile, runs the floor well
• Active on the offensive glass
• Recovering from torn ACL
  

  Mar 14, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Marcus Smart (33) brings the ball up the court against the Baylor Bears in the second half during the second round of the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 74-72. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

2. Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State

• Point Guard
• 6 ft. 4 in., 200 lbs.
• Freshman
• NBA frame
• Good rebounder for position
• Excellent perimeter defender with quick hands and great anticipation
• Can shoot off the dribble and catch
• Willing passer
• Good decision maker in pick & roll situations

3. Ben McLemore, Kansas

• Shooting Guard
• 6 ft. 4 in., 195 lbs.
• Freshman
• Great athlete
• Flawless shooting mechanics
• Potential defensively due to length
• Willing, capable passer with good instincts
• Struggles to create his own shot at times

4. Victor Oladipo, Indiana

• Shooting Guard
• 6 ft. 5 in., 210 lbs.
• Junior
• Extremely high motor
• Strong, long, explosive athlete
• Great in transition
• Finishes with both hands well
• Ability to guard multiple positions
• Attacks the offensive glass

5. Otto Porter, Georgetown

• Small Forward
• 6 ft. 9 in., 200 lbs.
• Sophomore
• Extremely high basketball IQ
• 7’1″ wingspan helps him to finish at rim and defensively
• Plays passing lanes really well
• Great motor
• Good decision-maker
• Good passer
• Excellent at moving without the ball
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