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NCAA Basketball: 5 biggest snubs from the 2018 NBA Draft combine

By Brad Cavallaro

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 01: Juwan Morgan #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket against Deshawn Freeman #33 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half during the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 1, 2018 in New York City (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 01: Juwan Morgan #13 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives to the basket against Deshawn Freeman #33 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half during the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 1, 2018 in New York City (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Juwan Morgan PF Junior, Indiana

Morgan is one of the most overlooked NBA Draft prospects because Indiana was not nationally relevant last season. He should definitely be on the NBA radar and his breakout junior season supports this claim.

He averaged 16.5 ppg, 7.4 rpg, and 1.4 bpg, but his versatile skillset and his capable ball handling abilities are what truly stand out. Morgan is capable of grabbing a rebound and pushing the break himself which is extremely valuable for the offense.

This skill is rare for a big man and makes Morgan a great fit in an up-tempo system. While he is obviously an inferior player to Al Horford and Blake Griffin, they all share this ability to push the break which allows the remaining teammates to run their lanes.

The offense is so much more efficient when the guards do not have to come back to get the ball and can sprint down the floor.

Morgan has good size for the position at 6’8” and also seems very long. He is also a good athlete which gives him defensive versatility. These aforementioned skills and physical tools make him an ideal role player who could fit on many different second units.

He will have to improve his shooting as he only shot 30% from three and a concerning 63% from the free throw stripe, but the positives in his game outweigh the negatives.

Indiana needs Morgan to return if they want to maximize their lone season with Romeo Langford. The Hoosiers are a borderline top 25 team if he returns for his senior season, but will be shrouded with uncertainty if he remains in the draft.

I predict that Morgan will return and improve his stock in his final collegiate season.

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