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Sixers 2018 NBA Draft Guide

By Christopher Kline

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Zhaire Smith (2) dunks during the first half of the Under Armour Reunion College Basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 30, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Zhaire Smith (2) dunks during the first half of the Under Armour Reunion College Basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 30, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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 POTENTIAL OPTIONS IN THE 2ND ROUND

Given the Sixers’ offseason plans, it seems likely that they will either trade or stash most of their second-round picks. With that said, the weak international class in this year’s draft could mean one or two collegiate prospects end up joining the team in non-guaranteed fashion.

Shake Milton, G, SMU

Milton checks a lot of boxes for the Sixers, emerging as a consistent spot-up shooter who can operate in the pick-and-roll and shoulder the role of secondary ball-handler. His defensive versatility is another bonus.

Rodions Kurucs, F, Barcelona 2

Kurucs was projected as a first-round talent last season before taking his name out of the draft. After an up-and-down season with minimal consistency in terms of his role, it seems like that decision was a mistake.

As a fluid 6-foot-10 scorer, Kurucs still has plenty of intrigue as a draft-and-stash option. He also has the same agent as Anzejs Pasecniks, who the Sixers stashed last season. That could be a valuable connection.

Jevon Carter, G, West Virginia

Carter defends his tail off at the point guard spot. He can also spot-up next to Ben Simmons while taking on some ball-handling duties in the second unit. He’d be an easy fit with four years of college experience.

Gary Trent Jr., G , Duke

Trent was one of the best shooters in college basketball and has decent size on the wing. He’ll need to improve his all-around skill sets=, but finding an elite shooter is plenty of value in the second round.

Isaac Bonga, G/F, Frankfurt

Another potential draft-and-stash candidate, Bonga is one of the youngest players in the draft. He’s essentially a 6-foot-9 point guard, pushing the pace with long, coordinated strides and displaying impressive instincts as a passer. His defensive versatility is another plus.

The only thing holding Bonga back, aside from his lack of strength, in his jumper. He’ll need to consistently hit perimeter shots to max out his potential in the NBA.

Arnoldas Kulboka, F, Capo D’Orlando

Kulboka is another draft-and-stash candidate with plenty of intrigue as a 6-foot-10 shooter who can score of the dribble. He’ll need to add muscle before coming over to the NBA, though.

Other names worth watching: Issuf Sanon (Olimpija Ljubljana), Trevon Duval (Duke), Jarred Vanderbilt  (Kentucky), Hamidou Diallo (Kentucky), Omari Spellman (Villanova), Devon Hall (Virginia), Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (Kansas), Devonte’ Graham (Kansas), Ray Spalding (Louisville), Tryggvi Hlinason (Valenica)