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By Michael Dugger

Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

9) Dallas Mavericks- Dennis Smith Jr., Point Guard, North Carolina State, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 34.8 MIN/18.1 PTS/52 eFG%/35.9 3PT%/6.2 AST/4.6 REB/1.9 STL/0.4 BLK

Measurements: 6’3” height/195 lbs.

Dennis Smith Jr. would excel in Rick Carlisle’s spread pick-and-roll offense. Smith played in tight spaces and still produced impressive numbers in his one-year stint at NC State. He is one of the best athletes in the draft with the ability to score from anywhere on the floor. Smith is strong for his size and can finish through contact at the rim.

Surrounding him with shooters like Dirk, Seth Curry, Harrison Barnes, and Wesley Matthews will open the court for Smith. The primary concern is his defensive output, but Coach Carlisle will demand effort on both sides of the floor or simply not play him. The Mavericks need a point guard, and Smith is the best fit for their spread offense, especially with rim runner Nerlens Noel operating the Tyson Chandler role.

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