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NBA Draft 2019: Big Board 5.0

By Christopher Kline

2019 NBA Draft prospect Jarrett Culver (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
2019 NBA Draft prospect Jarrett Culver (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker has tremendous measurements for an NBA comboguard, standing 6-foot-6 and wielding a 6-foot-10 wingspan. He has the tools to defend either guard spot, as well as the skill to play with or without the basketball.

A creator at Virginia Tech, Walker-Alexander showed great promise as a playmaker. He’s one of the best passers in the draft, whipping on-target dimes with both hands. He can see above defenders in the pick-and-roll and does an excellent job locating shooters off drives to the hole.

In addition to his passing, NAW is a smooth spot-up shooter who can maneuver his way into pull-up jumpers. While high-level athleticism isn’t there for the sophomore, his skill level and physical tools should lead to NBA success.