2017 NBA Draft: Predictions For The Top Prospects In The NCAA Tournament

Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), guard Frank Mason III (0) and guard Josh Jackson (11) celebrate with the Big 12 championship hats and shirts after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), guard Frank Mason III (0) and guard Josh Jackson (11) celebrate with the Big 12 championship hats and shirts after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) passes the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA;Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) passes the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Benefit the Least from March Madness: De’Aaron Fox (PG, Kentucky)

As a high school stud, De’Aaron Fox looked and played like John Wall 2.0 due to his size, length and explosiveness. Though those things were still evident from De’Aaron’s game as Kentucky’s point guard this year, many also noticed his inability to shoot well on a consistent basis. Fox shot 48 percent from the field during the regular season, which isn’t terrible, but a putrid 24 percent from three-point range, which is quite terrible for college.

Many regard him as more streaky than reliable.

"[via NBADraft.net] Can be a streaky shooter. More of a scorer than consistent shooter right now"

In the NBA, it’s almost mandatory for guards to shoot well and consistently. Thus, Fox has to start shooting better period.

The deeper Kentucky goes in the tournament, the higher the chances also for Fox’s weaknesses to be seen by all. He may end up being a part of a Final Four team. Yet, his lottery status will plummet down if he continues to be streaky at best.