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. Alabama. 66. Scouting Report. 7. player. Pick Analysis. Collin Sexton

I’m cooling off on Sexton, but he should get some serious lottery credit by virture of being the second-best point guard in a class that’s thin at the position. The Suns need to find a long-term pont guard to pair with Devin Booker, and Sexton feels like the obvious choice.

Despite Alabama’s inconsistency, Sexton has been one of the SEC’s most impressive players. He’s averaging 19.3 points and 3.4 assists per game, using his strong frame and explosiveness to get to the rim and finish. He’s also shooting 36.8 percent from deep, where there were some question marks entering the season.

Phoenix lacks an indentity outside of Booker, especially on defense. Sexton’s gritty attitude and constant hustle could be the infusion of energy their rebuild so desperately needs.