2018 NBA Mock Draft 8.0

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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MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at the BankUnited Center on January 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at the BankUnited Center on January 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

Grayson Allen. 21. player. 118. . SG. Duke

The Jazz reportedly want more shooting and Allen is on their radar. The infamous Duke guard shined at the combine and has been turning heads in pre-draft workouts, making this pick feel wholly possible.

As one of the best pure shooters in the draft, Allen’s value is rooted in his ability to hit shots on the move and spread well beyond the NBA three-point line. He’s also a much-improved playmaker, though, essentially taking on point guard duties at Duke in recent seasons.

Letting Allen share the backcourt with Donovan Mitchell makes a lot of sense.