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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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 8: Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) looks on during the Quarterfinal game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Arizona Wildcats on March 8, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 8: Arizona forward Deandre Ayton (13) looks on during the Quarterfinal game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Arizona Wildcats on March 8, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

66. . C. Arizona. Deandre Ayton. 1. player

Ayton isn’t the best prospect available, but he might have the highest upside. The Suns are widely expected to pick Ayton first, filling their frontcourt void and giving Devin Booker a running mate that compliments his skill set.

Despite defensive concerns, Ayton’s physical tools give him upside as a rim protector. He’s also a polished offensive threat, making crisp passes out of post-ups, stretching the floor and scoring on the block.

Arguably the best big man prospect since Anthony Davis, expect Ayton to generate plenty of hype between now and the season’s start.