The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hawks not lacking for pick options
The Hawks have four selections in tonight’s NBA draft with much of the attention on the first, the No. 3 overall pick. However, they will also add to
the roster with two other first-round picks, Nos. 19 and 30, and a high second-round pick at No. 34.
“As I’ve said in the past, certainly not scared of adding four rookies to our team next year,” Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said. “We have the roster sports for that. It’s certainly an option.” Here’s a look at five players who might be avail
able to the Hawks with each pick after their first selection.
No. 19
Jacob Evans: The 6-foot-6 forward/center from Cincinnati was an all-AAC first team selection last season. He finished fifth in school history with a career 37.7 3-point percentage.
Donte DiVincenzo: The 6-5 guard Villanova was 2018 Final Four Most Outstanding Player en route to national title.
Aaron Holiday: The 6-1 guard from UCLA was all-Pac 12 first team and all defense last season. He is fifth in school history in career 3-point percentage at 42.2 percent.
Troy Brown: The 6-7 guard/forward from Oregon averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds as a freshman last season with a team-best 55 steals.
Kevin Huerter: The 6-7 guard from Maryland ranks 12th in school history with 138 3-pointers in just two seasons.
No. 30
De’Anthony Melton: The 6-4 guard from USC did not play last season due to FBI investigation. One of two D-I freshman since 1992-93 (Dwyane Wade) to average 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks.
Melvin Fraser: The 6-6 guard from Tulane was allAAC second team and the league’s most improved player last season. His wingspan measured 7-2 at combine.
Robert Williams III: The 6-10 forward from Texas A&M was the co-defensive player of the year in the SEC last season. He led the league in rebounding at 8.6 per game.
Keita Bates-Diop: The 6-7 forward from Ohio State was the Big 10 player of the year and a second team All-American last season. He raised his scoring average to 19.8 from 9.7 points per game.
Lonnie Walker IV: The 6-5 guard from Miami was allACC honorable mention and first team freshman last season. He averaged 11.5 points.
No. 34
Anfernee Simmons: The 6-4 guard from IMG Academy. He was the seventh-ranked prospect from 2018 recruiting class. He decommitted from Louisville after Rick Pitino was placed on leave.
Josh Okogie: The 6-4 guard from Georgia Tech was third team all-ACC last season.
Mortiz Wagner: The 6-11 forward/center from Michigan was part of three straight NCAA tournament teams, including the title game last season. He shot 39.4 percent from 3-point range in last two seasons.
Gary Trent Jr.: The 6-6 guard from Duke become fourth freshman in school history to lead the team in 3-point percentage at 40.7 percent. He also broke J.J. Redick’s record for 3-pointers by freshman with 97.
Grayson Allen: The 6-5 guard from Duke ranks 12th in school history with 1,996 points. He is one of five in school history with at least 1,900 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists.