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2016 NBA Mock Draft: What Happens After Simmons and Ingram?

By Jay Siskin

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 14, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) speaks during a press conference during a practice day before the First Four of the NCAA men
Mar 14, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) speaks during a press conference during a practice day before the First Four of the NCAA men /

12. player. 118. . Guard. Vanderbilt. Wade Baldwin IV

Baldwin is another prospect with a very high ceiling. He plays excellent defense, he shoots well from beyond the arc (42% from three in two years at Vandy). At 6’4″ with a 6’11” wingspan, he is well-suited to spend the next 10 years harassing the best point guards in the NBA.

The Jazz need some depth at the point guard spot due to injuries to Alec Burks and Dante Exum, and Trey Burke under performing. Baldwin’s defensive versatility and ability to shoot off the ball would give him the ability to play both guard positions for Utah. His versatility could fit in well with Utah’s backcourt, and give them another option if Exum struggles with injuries.

Utah could very well select another big man who falls out of the top 10 as they did last year with Trey Lyles to provide some depth for Gobert, who has battled an injury as well. However, the starting point guard position is a dire need for the Jazz.

The team might go another direction, though, after the trade for Shelvin Mack helped the Jazz tremendously.

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