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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 9, 2017; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) reacts after dunking the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 18 Indiana Pacers- Harry Giles (Duke, FR, Power Forward)

There’s no question that Harry Giles will be graded on a small sample size. After missing a large portion of the beginning of the season, Giles is only averaging 12 minutes per game thanks to a third knee surgery.

Even though he’s only 18, drafting Giles will definitely be a gamble. A good rebounder and solid defender to go with his 7-foot-3 wingspan, Giles needs to improve offensively especially on his shot, but learning from the the likes of Paul George he could play himself into being the future number 4 for Indy.

Let’s not forget, however, that this was a man that was once ranked the top prospect of his class. The potential is there. The injury concerns might just drop him to the bottom half of the first round, though.