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2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for Duke Blue Devils’ Luke Kennard

By Taylor Sturm

Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) stand on the court against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) stand on the court against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are not only the best fit for Kennard but also the team most likely to draft him. At a perfect, mid-first-round position, Kennard should be available and the best shooting guard on the board.

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The Pacers cannot rely on any of the shooting guards on their roster to provide consistent scoring, so Kennard would have an immediate impact — even off the bench.

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