The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 7.0

By Christopher Kline

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)
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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MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 20: Jevon Carter #2 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in action against the Long Beach State 49ers at the WVU Coliseum on November 20, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – NOVEMBER 20: Jevon Carter #2 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in action against the Long Beach State 49ers at the WVU Coliseum on November 20, 2017 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

A microwave scorer who shoots the ball at a high level, Newman projects as an instant bucket-getter off the bench. He has shown flashes of lead guard skills in the past, but his NBA success will be derived from scoring.

Carter was one of the best defenders in college basketball last season. He lacks elite physical tools, but plays a hard-nosed brand of basketball and can defend opposing point guards at a high level. He also shoots the ball well.

Antetokounmpo is a long, versatile athlete who should be able to play both the four and five long term. His he has the coveted ability to switch onto the perimeter, as well as tremendous upside as a slasher.

Spellman will need to work on his conditioning at the next level, as he doesn’t have a clear defensive position at this point. With that said, he’s an excellent spot-up shooter who could bring value as a small-ball four (or five) on the offensive end.

Hall is a strong-bodied 3-and-D wing who can hit spot-up jumpers on one end and defend at a high level on the other. He’s not a great athlete, but plays within himself offensively and makes an impact defensively with his effort.