2019 NBA Draft: Second-round sleepers and potential value picks

Terence Davis, Ole Miss

22 years old | Guard | 6-foot-4.5 | 192.4 lbs

Stats (SR): 15.2 ppg (.444/.371/.772), 5.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.6 spg 

Terence Davis fits the mold of a prototypical 3-and-D NBA shooting guard, in my opinion. He stands at nearly 6-foot-5, shoots the ball from the three in catch-and-shoot and movement situations, can be a solid secondary creator, and defends at a high level. Due to the fact that he is already 22-years-old, it seems likely that Davis will slip towards the middle of the second round and he could be a really nice pick-up at the point. Second-round picks do not have to emerge as All-Stars to be sleepers and Davis seems like someone who will be in the league for a long time.

Throughout his collegiate career, Davis continually improved and added to his game. This was especially notable with regards to his 3-point shooting, as he shot 37.1% from distance on over five attempts per game during this past season. His development in this facet of the game showcases his drive to succeed and ability to focus on what he needs to improve on. It is for this reason that it seems likely that he will work to improve as a ball handler and self-creator. It will be more difficult for Davis to attack the lane for buckets and assists at the NBA level and improving his handling will go a long way in that regard.

He is, though, already a proven 3-point shooter with a high ceiling on the defensive end of the floor. This is due to the fact that he is entering the NBA with plenty of height as a combo guard to go with nearly a 6-foot-9 wingspan. Coupling this with his athleticism, it is easy to see the potential as a lockdown defender at the next level.