The Sixer Sense
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2019 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0

By Christopher Kline

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 28: Nassir Little #10 of Orlando Christian Prep drives against Zion Williamson #12 of Spartanburg Day School during the 2018 McDonald's All American Game at Philips Arena on March 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 28: Nassir Little #10 of Orlando Christian Prep drives against Zion Williamson #12 of Spartanburg Day School during the 2018 McDonald's All American Game at Philips Arena on March 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – APRIL 08: Jordan Brand Classic Home Team guard Tre Jones (3) during the first half of the Jordan Brand Classic on April 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – APRIL 08: Jordan Brand Classic Home Team guard Tre Jones (3) during the first half of the Jordan Brand Classic on April 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The younger brother of Tyus Jones, Tre will fill the shoes of Trevon Duval as Duke’s lead playmaker next season. He’ll have the unenviable task of distributing shots for R.J. Barrett, Cameron Reddish and Zion Williamson — the top three recruits in the 2018 high school class.

Akin to Tyus, Jones is a smart, measured lead guard whose basketball I.Q. should appeal to scouts. Duke doesn’t always put its guards in the best position to succeed, but Jones should find ways to impact winning in a positive way.

Athleticism (or a lack thereof) limits Jones’ ceiling, but he brings enough offensive value to overcome that. He should be capable of captaining an NBA offense on day one, possessing elite vision and passing instincts already.

He’s somebody who will keep the offense humming, pushing the tempo when needed and locating open shooters with regularity. He’s one of those high-floor prospects worth a first-round grade.