NBA Draft 2018: 5 players that could exceed their draft expectations

5. Rawle Alkins, Arizona

DeAndre Ayton isn’t the only Arizona Wildcats player to keep an eye on. Rawle Alkins is another athletic player with upside on the wing. He stands at 6-foot-4 but what he lacks in height he makes up for with his strength and athleticism.

Alkins averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in two seasons with the Wildcats. He shot 36.5% from 3-point range as a consistent starter in the rotation. Through 60 appearances, he shot 45% from the field as well, a number that can improve as time progresses.

Alkins chose to return to Arizona after his freshman season, but his sophomore season was cut short due to a broken foot. He still appeared in 21 contests in 2017-18 but at less than 100%. Alkins possesses the skill set of a hybrid Tyreke Evans-Jrue Holiday, depending on how NBA teams use them in their rotation. He may not hear his name called until late in the second round, but Alkins still has an opportunity to play a big role on a league roster.