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2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 23: The NBA Playoffs are upon us

By Chris Stone

Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots against Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) and guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots against Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) and guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jawun Evans

PG, Oklahoma State

Draft status: In with an agent

The Elfrid Payton experience in Orlando may have run its course and it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Magic to bring in some competition for the young point guard. Oklahoma State’s Jawun Evans would do just that.

As a sophomore, Evans averaged 26.2 points, 8.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds per 40 minutes while posting a 53.5 true shooting percentage. His offensive efficiency is a bit of a problem as he struggles to finish around the rim despite having a nice floater. That’s mostly a result of his size (6-feet) and lack of vertical burst, but if he adjusts, he should be a fine scorer. Evans also has the ability to knock down 3s — he hit 40.7 percent of his attempts in college — but did not take them at a very high rate.

Evans is at his best breaking down defenses off the dribble and opening up the game for his teammates. He’s excellent working out of the pick-and-roll where he can use his quickness to get into the lane, force help and find a shooter on the perimeter. The Cowboys had the best offense in the country last season largely because of Evans’ ability to do just that.

Defensively, Evans is going to create a solid number of steals for his team, but he’s not switchable, which limits some of his upside.