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5 players Orlando Magic need to target in NBA Draft

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Feb 27, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah 2on 70-64. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah 2on 70-64. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Deyonta Davis, PF/C, Michigan State

In staying with the theme of the Magic looking to take a high upside big man, Deyonta Davis could be an option at No. 11.

Like Skal Labissiere, Davis saw limited minutes at Michigan State. He only averaged 18.6 MPG and averaged 7.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 1.8 BPG. However, this amount of production in short minutes could be making NBA teams intrigued.

Standing at 6-foot-10, Davis also has a 7-foot-2 wingspan, which might explain the high rate of blocks in limited action. This could make him a center, especially given every team’s desire to go small. 6-foot-10 isn’t exactly small ball, but it’s shorter than the typical NBA center.

The question with Davis is potential. The Magic would have to work with him, like Aaron Gordon, at the power forward spot. It could take a few years for them to develop the Spartan, so could they be willing to wait on an unfinished player? With plenty of turnover at the coaching position these past few seasons, the Magic may not be willing to wait.

However, the upside may be greater here with Davis than Labissiere. Davis has an NBA-ready body at 245 lbs and wouldn’t need the time to fill out his frame. There are questions about how much his offensive game will develop, which may take a few years before finding out.

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