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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: New year, new rankings

By Christopher Kline

BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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28. Landry Shamet, PG, Wichita State

Shamet burst onto the scene late last season, coming alive during the Shockers’ tournament run. Now he’s taking on an even larger role and building on that momentum in his junior year. He is, quite simply, the best player on one of the best teams in college basketball.

While he doesn’t impress with his athleticism, Shamet has good size for the point guard spot at 6-foot-4. He’s a smooth ball handler with ample quickness, while his 3-point shoot continues to fall at an advanced rate.

Where Shamet really earns a first round grade, however, is defense. Smart two-way playmakers are at a premium, so expect his stock to continue rising as the season goes on.