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NBA Draft 2018: Top 10 college point guards

By Tristan Freeman

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball as De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second half of a game at Staples Center on January 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball as De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second half of a game at Staples Center on January 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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10. Devonte’ Graham – Kansas Jayhawks

College stats: 12.3 ppg 3.1 rpg 4.5 apg

The 6’2 guard had a breakout senior season, averaging over 17 ppg and 7.0 apg to win Big 12 Player of the Year. He had to impress scouts with his 38 mpg and clutch shot-making in propelling the Jayhawks yet another regular season and conference tournament title.

He’s not the greatest athlete and actually shot better from three-point range than from the field overall. But his decision-making is excellent and should have a steady backup role at the very least.

9. Donte DiVincenzo – Villanova Wildcats

College stats: 10.2 ppg 4.0 rpg 2.4 apg

The redshirt sophomore was planning to return to college, but his career-high 31 points combined with being arguably the best sixth-man in the game propelled him to first-round status.

DiVincenzo has all the tools to be a successful NBA point guard. At 6’5 and 200-pounds, the Delaware product is equipped with the size and athleticism to compete with the heavyweights in the NBA. He can shoot it (40% from deep), and the national championship game showed that he can drive in the paint without much issue.

I do have concerns about whether the “bump” he’s received is more of recency bias from the Final Four, or if DiVencenzo was a first-round caliber player all along. It’ll be interesting to see where he ends up.

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