2018 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0: March Madness on the horizon
29. Gary Trent Jr., SG, Duke
Trent has been a flamethrower this season, and that alone gives him some NBA appeal. In conference play, the 6-5 freshman is averaging 18 points on 49.3 percent shooting from deep. He’s doing that on 7.5 attempts per game, I might add.
While not a great athlete or skilled playmaker, Trent has solid size for the two-guard spot and is still just 19. Getting a high-end shooter with some upside moving forward is something teams will covet, especially late in the first round.
If he does commit for the draft — which isn’t a given — Trent could be one of five potential first rounders from Duke, although Grayson Allen is trending towards the second round.