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2018 NBA Mock Draft 4.0

By Christopher Kline

TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 01: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a foul call during the second half of the college basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center on March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 75-67. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 01: Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a foul call during the second half of the college basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center on March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 75-67. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 06: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the game at Rupp Arena on February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 06: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the game at Rupp Arena on February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

66. . PG/SG. Kentucky. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 16. player

Gilgeous-Alexander has the potential to crack the lottery, with his late-season performances continuing to impress scouts and draftniks alike. Standing around 6-5 with long arms, his physical tools could persuade teams to look past his average athleticism.

Defense was SGA’s calling card early in the season, but it’s his offensive growth that has propelled hm to draft relevance. He’s easily Kentuckys best playmaker at this point, while his crafty scoring around the rim should translate to the next level.

The Suns have a solid backcourt group with Devin Booker, Elfrid Payton and Luka Doncic (according to this mock). Still, adding somebody of SGA’s caliber to the melting pot could be valuable as Phoenix continues its rebuild.