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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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Essentially a 6-foot-9 point guard, Bonga presents some intriguing upside as a draft-and-stash candidate. He struggles with his shot, but has excellent feel in the pick-and-roll and is one of the youngest players in the draft. His defensive versatility is another bonus.

Graham was one of the best point guards in college basketball last season. He projects as a backup point guard who can work both on and off the ball due to his shooting prowess. While not an elite athlete, Graham is also an extremely aggressive defender.

With good size for the wing and one of the purest three-point strokes in the draft, It’s easy to see where Trent fits into the modern NBA. He’ll have to become a smarter player on both ends to maximize his talent at the next level, though.

Kurucs was largely considered a first-round talent in 2017 before opting to take his name out of the draft. Now he projects as a draft-and-stash in the second round, giving teams a fluid 6-foot-10 scorer to develop overseas.

Vanderbilt has one of the highest ceilings outside the top-20. He’s a non-shooter, but can handle the ball and make high-level passes at 6-foot-8. He’s also a versatile defender with the potential to guard all five positions. Severe injury concerns are the only reason his stock is so low.