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2018 NBA Mock Draft: Way too early edition

By Chris Stone

Jan 5, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) speaks to fans during the first half of a game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) speaks to fans during the first half of a game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet (11) is defended by Dayton Flyers guard Scoochie Smith (11) during the first 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; Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet (11) is defended by Dayton Flyers guard Scoochie Smith (11) during the first 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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Landry Shamet

PG, Wichita State

One of the things that will separate the 2017-18 Wichita State Shockers’ roster from prior iterations is the level of talent on it. With several years of success now under their belt, the Shockers have been able to land some higher level recruits coming out of high school. One such player is Landry Shamet, a former 3-star recruit who ranked in the top 150 nationally, according to 247Sports.

Shamet had to redshirt during his freshman season due to injury, but he delivered magnificently as a sophomore. The 20-year old averaged 17.1 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds per 40 minutes in 2016-17. He posted a ridiculously efficient 62.9 true shooting percentage and knocked down 43.9 percent of his triples on 6.8 attempts per 40 minutes. Shamet’s shooting stroke looks sustainable, plus he’s also a solid defender at the point of attack where his 6-foot-4 frame makes him large enough to play the point guard spot in the NBA.

Shamet will have an opportunity to show more during his junior season as he’ll lead one of the best teams in the country into battle. If he can put together a similar season with more visibility, he’ll no doubt start climbing up draft boards.