NBA Draft 2018: Big Board 7.0

2018 NBA Draft Big Board 7.0

Real Madrid's Slovenian Luka Doncic reacts during the Euroleague Final Four finals basketball match between Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul at The Stark Arena in Belgrade on May 20, 2018. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/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) /

Evans fills a valuable 3-and-D archetype on the wing, playing to his strengths offensively and defending multiple positions on the other end. Average athleticism limits Evans’ upside, but he should be a productive role player from day one.

Despite a low release point, Evans should be a reliable spot-up shooter on the offensive end. He’s also capable of attacking closeouts and making quality passes on the move. He’s one of the smartest players in this range, always making the right play and keeping the ball in motion.

On the defensive end, Evans in 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, allowing him to guard twos and threes with ease. He can spend some time on point guards as well, although his limited quickness hurts him in that regard. Nonetheless, Evans should be an excellent defender at an important position.