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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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player. 18. . PG/SG. Miami. Bruce Brown. 27

Brown was in the lottery discussion in 2017, which shows the risk that comes with returning to school. As a 21-year-old sophomore, Brown is old for his class, which limits his options when it comes to declaring for the draft or returning to school for a third year.

On top of that, Brown is set to miss the NCAA Tournament due to injury. That said, he still projects as a versatile defender and quality secondary ball handler. He has struggled with more playmaking duties this season, but is an explosive slasher and capable spot-up shooter. Add in his transition threat when playing downhill, and he’s still worth a first round pick.

This feels like a very Celtics pick, so don’t be surprised to see Brown towards the top of their board if he falls this far.