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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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Feb 11, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) looks to pass the ball as Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) defends during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) looks to pass the ball as Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) defends during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors)- Ivan Rabb- PF/C- California

The Utah Jazz closes out the first round with their second of two selections at pick 30 overall.  Utah will be searching for frontcourt depth and a player they can groom into a key rotation cog.  The Jazz have been very successful with their recent draft and development, so I will be interested in what player they snap up here.

Why Ivan Rabb?

Ivan Rabb could be a late first round steal.  He just finished his sophomore year at Cal and talk of him coming out after his freshman year had him as mid-first round selection.  Admittedly, Rabb did not have a spectacular season, but he is another stretch four who could create matchup problems for defenses.

I think the Jazz could develop him into another nice rotation piece to play alongside Rudy Gobert.  Rabb shows flashes of potential and Utah could cultivate him into a factor in the league.

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