The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0

By Owen Nelson

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 19: Luka Doncic, #7 guard of Real Madrid during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Regular Season Round 13 game between Real Madrid v Valencia Basket at Wizink Arena on December 19, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sonia Canada/Getty Images) /
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player. SG. Syracuse. Tyus Battle. 22. 125. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

The sophomore season for Tyus Battle has been fun to watch. After a decent freshman campaign, nobody could have expected this kind of jump from Battle. Battle’s freshman season saw him produce 11.3 points per game and 1.7 assists per game.

This season, however, Battle is putting up 21.5 points per game and 1.5 assists per game, whilst shooting 37.7 percent from three. Battle has been the much-needed force to lead the Syracuse Oranges to a hot 9-1 start to the season.

Given the fact that the Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a rebuild, Battle should be given the freedom to score at will — similarly to Donovan Mitchell for the Utah Jazz. If paired with Dennis Schroeder, the pair could form a formidable duo.