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2018 NBA Mock Draft 9.0

By Christopher Kline

TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) during the a college basketball game between Connecticut Huskies and Arizona Wildcats on December 21, 2017, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Arizona leads at half over Connecticut 30-24. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) during the a college basketball game between Connecticut Huskies and Arizona Wildcats on December 21, 2017, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Arizona leads at half over Connecticut 30-24. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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player. 24. . SF. Boise State. Chandler Hutchison. 22

The Bulls love four-year players, and Hutchison fits that bill. Shouldering one of the biggest offensive loads in the country at Boise State, Hutchison flashed dynamic driving ability and shooting touch that should intrigue teams in the 20s.

At 6-foot-7, Hutchison also projects as a versatile defender who can spend time on three or four positions. He’ll need to add strength at the next level, but that’s the norm for most rookies. He should be an excellent complimentary piece who can exceed the typical 3-and-D label.

Hutchison’s shooting has been questioned in the past, but he showed steady improvement in four consecutive seasons. His spot-up mechanics are smooth and that seems to be an indicator that he can reliably space the floor in the NBA.