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2017 NBA Mock Draft: Point Guards Dominate The Top 5

By Tony Webb

Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Nevada defeated Washington, 87-85. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 11, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears forward Ivan Rabb (1) celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 12 Charlotte Hornets- Ivan Rabb (California, SO, Power Forward)

The first non-freshman off the board is Cal’s Ivan Rabb.

Rabb originally was projected in the lottery of last year’s draft, but returned to school for his sophomore campaign. Without fellow Golden Bear Jaylen Brown (No. 3 Overall 2016 Draft), Rabb has drawn a lot more double teams this season in the post, but has solidified himself as a productive low-post threat.

Averaging a double-double (14.8 PPG and 10.7 RPG) and shooting 51 percent from the floor, Rabb is a nice, efficient player who can create his own offense in one-on-one situations. Charlotte might look toward rebuilding their squad and Rabb could be a nice piece.