2018 NBA Mock Draft: Where did the prospects go?

One thing that gets lost when discussing the Shockers’ offense, the seventh most efficient in the country by offensive rating, especially as it pertains to the draft potential of their star sophomore, Shamet, is his ability on defense.

His wingspan is unmeasured, but it looks in the range of Mario Chalmers’, someone who could be a fair comparison for him on defense if Shamet reaches the upper end of his outcomes. Shamet plays with balance and strength defensively despite being on the scrawny side compared to other tall guards (Shamet is 6-4). Against a Marshall squad featuring drivers at every position, Shamet was able to stay with his matchup consistently, even on switches. He also projects as a shot-blocker if he can use the length well, recovering and contesting from behind.

Of course, NBA scouts won’t love his 3-13 performance (and 0-7 from distance) in the first round, especially in a Wichita State loss, but Shamet redeemed himself a little with eight assists, trying desperately to create offense in the second half to keep pace with Marshall when his shot would not fall.

For the Warriors, Shamet could fill in next to Patrick McCaw as Shaun Livingston’s career fades away and their one-year signees such as Nick Young and Omri Casspi move on. The career 44 percent 3-point shooter would find a perfect home as the young shooter Golden State hasn’t been able to find in the draft.