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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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LAWRENCE, KS – FEBRUARY 19: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the court during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on February 19, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS – FEBRUARY 19: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the court during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on February 19, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

4. Trae Young – Oklahoma Sooners

College stats: 27.4 ppg 3.9 rpg 8.7 apg

The only player in D-1 history to lead the country in both points and assists, Young might be the most polarizing player in the NBA Draft. He basically carried the Sooners to the NCAA Tournament in a very tough Big 12, at receiving very little assistance from his teammates.

Young won’t be getting 20 shots a night like he did in college, so shot selection will be important. Opposing point guards will be in his face constantly, so his decision-making will be key to his development.

3. Aaron Holiday – UCLA Bruins

College stats: 14.3 ppg 3.2 rpg 4.7 apg

I’m extremely high on Holiday, who has few weaknesses to note in his game. He’s a great shooter, passer, and defender who has the tools to compete in the NBA as a starter. An area where Holiday really grew was drawing fouls, doubling his number of made free throws this past season.

It might be a lazy comparison, but Aaron looks very similar to his brother Jrue with the New Orleans Pelicans. He just had possibly his best season, especially in the playoffs. The youngest Holiday brother is slated to get picked in the mid-to-late first round but will have a solid NBA career.

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