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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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BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Hamidou Diallo #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after dunking against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Hamidou Diallo #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after dunking against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Metu is an ultra-athletic lob-catcher who has upside as a defender due to his bounciness and lateral quickness. He’s still raw offensively, but has shown flashes of touch around the painted area.

A long 6-foot-8 forward who can score at all three levels, Hervey flew under the radar at UT-Arlington. If it weren’t for injury concerns, Hervey would be far higher on this list.

Once a first-round prospect, Jackson missed most of last season with a shoulder injury. He’s an extremely versatile defender who projects as a decent shooter, but he needs to improve his consistency on the offensive end.

Diallo is one of the best pure athletes in the draft, right up there with Zhaire Smith and Miles Bridges. Where he falls short is the skill department — he’s a wild shooter, poor ball handler and inconsistent finisher. His physical tools give him some defensive upside, though.

Once a five-star recruit and projected lottery pick, Duval struggled in a complimentary role at Duke. His glaring lack of a jumper kills his value as a point guard, but his defensive tools and passing chops are enough to appeal to teams in the second round.