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NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 10: Markelle Fultz lands in Boston

By Chris Stone

Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) scores a three point basket over Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) scores a three point basket over Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Isaiah Roby (15) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk

SG/SF, Kansas

This pick comes to the Toronto Raptors via a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

In the NBA, it’s hard to have too many wings, especially ones that are willing ball movers who can create off the bounce and knock down outside shots. Kansas’ Sviatoslav “Svi” Mykhailiuk fits that role.

Mykhailiuk was well-regarded coming to the United States from Ukraine as a wing creator based on his play at the Nike Hoops Summit, but in his time at Kansas, he’s turned into a verifiable 3-point threat. The 6-foot-8 swingman has connected on 38.9 percent of his 211 attempts over three seasons with the Jayhawks. As his role has expanded this season, he’s also been able to show some of that creation ability that many prized. Defensively, Mykhailiuk isn’t responsible for a significant number of defensive events (steals or blocks), but he does a good job staying in front of his man and challenging shots vertically when he’s put in a position to.

Perhaps the most important point with Mykhailiuk is just how young he is. He came to Kansas at 17 and is still just 19-years old. Despite being a junior, Mykhailiuk is actually four months younger than freshman teammate Josh Jackson, so he’s still got plenty of room to get better.

Learn more about Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk at The Step Back.