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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HARTFORD, CT – MARCH 12: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) drives past SMU Mustangs guard Ben Emelogu II (21) during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship game between Cincinnati Bearcats and SMU Mustangs on March 12, 2017, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. SMU defeated Cincinnati 71-56 and wins the American Athletic Conference Championship. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
HARTFORD, CT – MARCH 12: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) drives past SMU Mustangs guard Ben Emelogu II (21) during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship game between Cincinnati Bearcats and SMU Mustangs on March 12, 2017, at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. SMU defeated Cincinnati 71-56 and wins the American Athletic Conference Championship. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

147. . SG. Cincinnati. Jacob Evans. 29. player

The Nets love versatile defenders and skilled offensive players, and Evans fits the bill. While not an elite athlete, Evans’ instincts make him one of the best defenders outside the lottery.

At 6-5 with a 7-0 wingspan, Evans can defend three positions. He was a major part of Cincinnati’s two-way success, making disciplined rotations and averaging over a steal and block per game last season.

Evans also gives the Nets another shooter who, despite limited on-ball potential, stays in constant motion and makes the right passes when available. He’s one of the smartest players left on the board.