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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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March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

29) San Antonio Spurs- Justin Patton, Center, Creighton, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 25.5 MIN/12.9 PTS/69 eFG%/6.1 REB/1.2 AST/1.4 BLK/0.9 STL 69 eFG%

Measurements from 2017 NBA Draft Combine: 6’11 ¼” height with shoes/229 lbs. /7’3” wingspan/9’3 ½” standing reach

The Spurs need to add youth to their frontcourt and Patton falling to 29 fits the bill. The big man from Creighton is a significant threat in the pick and roll with the ability to finish at the rim. He showed some potential scoring from the wing with a surprising handle, which is always an asset in a center. Coach Popovich will demand he defends and rebound to see the floor and would maximize his potential.

Mar 9, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) looks on in the first half during the Big 12 Championship Tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 92-83. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) looks on in the first half during the Big 12 Championship Tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 92-83. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

30) Utah Jazz-Jawun Evans, Guard, Oklahoma State, Sophomore

Stats per game 2016-17: 29.3 MIN/19.0 PTS/46 eFG%/37.6 3PT%/6.5 AST/3.4 REB/1.7 STL

Measurements from 2017 NBA Draft Combine: 5’11 ½” height with shoes/185 lbs. /6’5 ½” wingspan/7’11” standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Jawun Evans

The Jazz could lose George Hill to free agency, and Dante Exum seems best suited as an off-guard if he continues to improve his jumper. Drafting Evans would allow Exum to play off the ball and let Evans run the offense. He understands when to push the pace and is extremely quick with the ball in his hands. His size limits his defense to sticking on point guards, but Evans has a long wingspan for his height and is solid on the ball. He is a great option to lead the second unit for Utah.

All stats and measurements came from DraftExpress.com

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