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Sacramento Kings: 3 Guards To Draft In The Second Round

By Rafe Wong

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers shoots against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers shoots against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 24: Jaylen Nowell #5 of the Washington Huskies drives with the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 24: Jaylen Nowell #5 of the Washington Huskies drives with the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Jaylen Nowell (Washington/6’4″/200 pounds)

Jaylen Nowell was awesome during his two years at the University of Washington. As the Huskies’ starting guard, Nowell was able to do a little bit of everything as he averaged around 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists throughout his tenure.

When analyzing Nowell’s game, he is a player that can contribute in multiple ways. Not only was he a good and versatile scorer for the Huskies, but he also was able to make plays for others, rebound the ball effectively for his position, and play solid defense by utilizing his physicality.

Right now, Nowell is not a guy that is ready to contribute right away for an NBA team, like how most prospects are in their first year. But with time, he could be an asset for the Kings if put in the right direction.

If Nowell is able to reach his potential, he has the chance to be a solid two-way player. Offensively, he is a guy that can be a playmaker and a reliable spot-up shooter. Defensively, he has the chance to be a great rebounder for his position and a physical pest towards perimeter players.

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For a team like Sacramento that is lacking defense and some edge, Nowell could fill those needs for them sooner than later. Right now, Nowell is projected to go anywhere in the second round, so he most likely will be available for the Kings at the 40th spot.

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