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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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 20: Hamidou Diallo #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats watches the action during the game against the Troy Torjans at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 20: Hamidou Diallo #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats watches the action during the game against the Troy Torjans at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Diallo has shown he can hit shots from the perimeter, something a lot of scouts worried about coming into the season. That, coupled with his elite athleticism, is enough to draw a first round look from a team like Cleveland.

Upside has always been the primary appeal with Dialllo. He’s an absolute freak athletically, and that bodes well for his ability to thrive in the open court. But even with a workable jumper, rudimentary handles and inconsistent touch around the rim mean he’s limited in halfcourt settings.

Plus athleticism and long arms make Diallo an intriguing defensive prospect as well, although he still has some work to do on that side of the ball.