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SHOOTING GUARDS

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1. Malik Monk, Kentucky

Here’s the dilemma with Monk: He might be the best scorer in the draft, but he might not be able to do anything else at a high level. Monk is a great athlete who knows how to get buckets at any turn. But his skill set might make him best fit as a high-volume bench scorer, a la Lou Williams or Jamal Crawford. How high would you draft a potential Sixth Man of the Year? 2. Donovan Mitchell, Louisville

No one benefited more from the combine. Mitchell is 6-3 but boasts a 6-10 wingspan and toptier athleticis­m. He knows how to contribute on one end — Rick Pitino can really coach defense — and showed flashes of being able to play both guard positions as a sophomore. 3. Luke Kennard, Duke

He might be the best shooter in the draft. That alone is huge. But Kennard also showed great instincts and the ability to score in many ways as a sophomore. Moreover, he’s tough, which is crucial if he’s going to develop into the type of “3-and-D” player teams value so highly. 4. Terrance Ferguson, Australia

One scout will tell you that going to Australia instead of college exposed all of Ferguson’s weaknesses: ballhandli­ng, lack of a midrange game, IQ. Another will tell you he’s still moldable, and his combinatio­n of elite size, threepoint shooting and athleticis­m makes him a must-have prospect. 5. P.J. Dozier, South Carolina

One of the most under-the-radar prospects, Dozier gets this spot over a handful of borderline first-round prospects because he’s an ace defender with a hint of point guard skill. With his nearly 6-7 frame (including a 6-11 wingspan), all he needs now is to improve his shaky jumper. NEXT FIVE

6. Dwayne Bacon, Florida State 7. Josh Hart, Villanova 8. Derrick White, Colorado 9. Frank Jackson, Duke 10. Kobi Simmons, Arizona

 ?? KIM KLEMENT, USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Malik Monk led Kentucky in scoring with 19.8 points per game last season.
KIM KLEMENT, USA TODAY SPORTS Malik Monk led Kentucky in scoring with 19.8 points per game last season.

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