2018 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the Liga Endesa game between Real Madrid and FCB Lassa at Wizink Center on November 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
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DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 17: Duke Blue Devils guard Gary Trent Jr (2) during the 1st half of the Southern University Jaguars versus Duke Blue Devils on November 17, 2017, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 17: Duke Blue Devils guard Gary Trent Jr (2) during the 1st half of the Southern University Jaguars versus Duke Blue Devils on November 17, 2017, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Trent is partnered with Grayson Allen and Trevon Duval in one of the country’s most dynamic backcourts. He wasn’t widely considered a one-and-done prospect entering the season, but has shown flashes that could lead him to commit if his improvement continues.

Inconsistency has always been the knock on Trent, and we’ve still seen some of that this season. He’s a plus shooter with nice off-ball instincts, but has gone cold at times after starting the season strong. He’s not the most dynamic ball handler either, which is ideally the next step in his development.

The Pelicans are locked into Jrue Holiday long term, but adding more depth alongside another former Duke frosh in Frank Jackson could be wise considering their lack of quality perimeter play in recent years.