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2017 NBA First Round Mock Draft 2.0

By Tyler Watts

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives between UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) and guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) drives between UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) and guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers guard Dedric Lawson (1) during the second half at FedExForum. Southern Methodist Mustangs defeated the Memphis Tigers 58-54. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers guard Dedric Lawson (1) during the second half at FedExForum. Southern Methodist Mustangs defeated the Memphis Tigers 58-54. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Brooklyn Nets (via Boston Celtics)- Semi Ojeleye- SF/PF- SMU

The Brooklyn Nets are back on the clock at pick 27 in search of more talent to add to their roster.

Why Semi Ojeleye?

Semi Ojeleye is a bit older than most of his fellow draft prospects (already 22 years old), but this is a big bodied guy who is an athlete.  He tested very well at the Draft Combine.

Semi Ojeleye is a versatile offensive player.  He creates his own shots, spots up, can handle the ball in the open floor, and get to the free throw according to DraftExpress.  Sign me up for that player at pick 27 overall.

Ojeleye should hold his own defensively and be an instant rotation piece on this rebuilding Nets squad.  I admittedly am excited to see more of Ojeleye in the Summer League as he is an interesting and exciting player to watch.

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