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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 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds High School All-American guard Collin Sexton (10) dribbles the ball against McDonalds High School All-American guard Gary Trent Jr. (2) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds High School All-American guard Collin Sexton (10) dribbles the ball against McDonalds High School All-American guard Gary Trent Jr. (2) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Collin Sexton

PG, Alabama

The battle to be the top point guard in the 2018 draft class will likely come down to Alabama’s Collin Sexton and Duke’s Trevon Duval. For now, the future member of the Crimson Tide is ahead by a hair.

Sexton is a fun player to watch as he’s emotional and heavily involved in every game, but he’s more than just a show. The 18-year old can be a high volume scorer because of his knack for operating in the pick-and-roll and his quickness. At 6-foot-2, Sexton needs to add a more diverse finishing repertoire, but he has no problem getting into the middle of a defense and breaking it down. From there, he’s a willing passer when surrounded by quality teammates. The jump shot is still a work in progress, though. He’ll need to make it more consistent to keep defenders honest.

Watching how Sexton progresses at Alabama will be intriguing to watch not only for him, but for future drafts. The 5-star prospect will learn under former NBA point guard Avery Johnson and how the head coach handles him could make the Crimson Tide a destination spot for point guards coming out of high school. Sexton will get the keys right away and have plenty of opportunities to put on a show.