The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 3.0

By Christopher Kline

FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 30: Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (#11) dribbles the ball during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 30, 2017, at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Oklahoma won the game 90-89. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).
FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 30: Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (#11) dribbles the ball during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 30, 2017, at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Oklahoma won the game 90-89. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). /
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PG/SG. USC. De'Anthony Melton. 86. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 21. player

USC will keep Melton out all season after his name was connected to an FBI report. While that hurts the Trojans’ chances this season, Melton still profiles as a first round talent after a strong freshman campaign. His stats — 8.3 points, 3.5 assits — weren’t all that impressive, but he showed all the signs of a quality two-way guard.

Standing around 6-foot-6 with long arms, Melton’s defensive prowess gives him a solid floor at the next level. Minnesota is still looking for long-term depth alongside Tyus Jones on the perimeter, so a capable comboguard who can defend multiple positions is a smart play.

Melton only shot 28.4 percent from deep last season, so how he shoots in pre-draft workouts will go a long way in determining his stock. He’s a smart playmaker who can run the pick-and-roll and get to the rim with long strides, but he needs to clean up his handles in some situations.