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NBA Draft 2017: Final Mock Draft: Who goes where?

By Michael Dugger

Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; College Station, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) dunks the ball during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; College Station, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) dunks the ball during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

11) Charlotte Hornets- Malik Monk, Guard, Kentucky, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 32.1 MIN/19.8 PTS/54.3 eFG%/39.7 3PT%/2.3 AST/2.5 REB/0.9 STL/0.5 BLK

Measurements from Kentucky: 6’3” height with shoes/197 lbs./6’3 ½ wingspan/8’3” standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Malik Monk

I wrote about this pairing in my Lottery Fit Mock Draft, and I think Monk falls here on draft night. He is an elite shooter that showed microwave ability to heat up from deep, but his defense and lack of other skills shown at Kentucky have caused him to fall on some boards. Charlotte should not pass on him, especially with their need for a floor-spacing two guard to pair with All-Star Kemba Walker. This backcourt would struggle to contain opposing guards, but the scoring potential is too much to pass on here.

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