The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 8.0

By Christopher Kline

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Marvin Bagley poses for a portrait before the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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player. 170. . PG. Alabama. Collin Sexton. 11

With new management and no clear path forward, the Hornets will likely opt for a rebuild. That means moving on from Kemba Walker at some point.

Sexton makses sense as a replacement. Another lead ball handler, Sexton is an explosive athlete who loves to play downhill, using his strength to absorb contact and finish around the rim. He was one of the best individual offensive players in college basketball last season.

A hard-nosed defender with strong intangibles, Sexton should earn some love from talent evaluators in the lottery. A difficult shot-maker with effort to spare, it makes sense for the Hornets to roll the dice at 11.