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2017 NBA Draft: Which players should have stayed in school?

By Daniel Benjamin

Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) prepares to shoot the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) prepares to shoot the ball against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) guards during the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) guards during the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

P.J. Dozier, South Carolina Gamecocks

P.J. Dozier really came into the consciousness of the NBA scouts and executives during the NCAA Tournament. Dozier reached double figures in scoring in all five Tournament games, but, more importantly, he became more efficient. He averaged 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting 46.1% from the floor in five Tournament games.

Dozier is an athletic, versatile defensive oriented player. He has shown the ability to take over a game with nine games of 20-plus points, though consistency has been an issue. His biggest drawbacks are the need to add strength and becoming a more consistent shooter.

Dozier has the size to be an NBA player. If the 6’7″ combo guard had chosen to return to South Carolina, he would have likely been able to work his way off the second round bubble that he is likely on. Draft Express’ No. 51 prospect shot only 40.7% from the field and just 29.8% from beyond the arc as well as only 59.7% from the free throw line.

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