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NBA Draft 2019: Analyzing under the radar mid-major basketball selections

By Zac Voynow

RENO, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 02: Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks to fans after easily dunking the ball against the Boise State Broncos at Lawlor Events Center on February 02, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)
RENO, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 02: Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks to fans after easily dunking the ball against the Boise State Broncos at Lawlor Events Center on February 02, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 14: Wyoming Cowboys fans display a poster after the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wyoming won 45-43. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 14: Wyoming Cowboys fans display a poster after the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wyoming won 45-43. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

Justin James, Wyoming

Justin James was drafted 40th overall by the Sacramento Kings.

James is an extremely versatile wing that got relatively no media attention throughout his career. He’s always been a late bloomer, but he hit his full stride during his senior season at Wyoming. James averaged 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game last season. He has a nice frame, standing at 6’7″ as a versatile wing player. Although his height is nice, James still lacks the proper weight needed to defend at the NBA level, but that can always be tweaked with time.

James defensive skills are above average, although his weight ad wingspan may be minor issues. He showed that he can defend man-to-man well on the perimeter, as well as off ball due to his high basketball IQ and defensive instincts.

James is a project pick due to lack of weight, but if he hits the weight room, he can turn into a solid role player off the bench. He has a very nice versatile offensive game and a high IQ, and he’s extremely well conditioned.

Player comparison: James Johnson

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