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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 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles after scoring a three point bucket during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
not particularly aggressive attacking the basket outside of transition. Teams would like to see Monk beat closeouts with more consistency so that he can earn layups or trips to the foul line.

Defensively, Monk may face some problems in the NBA. He’s small for a shooting guard and doesn’t have great length. However, his athleticism and quickness should help make up for some of what he lacks in the size department. Monk has also generated 1.7 steals per 40 minutes this season, suggesting he should be able to convert some turnovers at the next level.

Learn more about Malik Monk and Kentucky’s other draft prospects at The Step Back.

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Malik Monk

SG, Kentucky

Last season, the New Orleans Pelicans passed on a hot shooting Kentucky guard in favor of Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield. Now, they get a chance to redeem themselves by drafting the Wildcats’ Malik Monk.

The 6-foot-3 shooting guard has been an electric scorer as a freshman, averaging 30.5 points per 40 minutes while shooting 41.5 percent from behind the 3-point arc on a high number of attempts. Monk was labeled as a streaky shooter coming into college and while in some instances that has been true, he’s mostly proven himself consistent as he hasn’t been forced to take the same difficult shots he was tasked with in high school. He has also shown himself capable of making some shifty moves with the ball in his hands, although he’s not particularly aggressive attacking the basket outside of transition. Teams would like to see Monk beat closeouts with more consistency so that he can earn layups or trips to the foul line.

Defensively, Monk may face some problems in the NBA. He’s small for a shooting guard and doesn’t have great length. However, his athleticism and quickness should help make up for some of what he lacks in the size department. Monk has also generated 1.7 steals per 40 minutes this season, suggesting he should be able to convert some turnovers at the next level.

Learn more about Malik Monk and Kentucky’s other draft prospects at The Step Back.