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2017 NBA Draft: 10 things I think will happen on draft night

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) drives to the basket agains tUCLA Bruins guard Bryce Alford (20) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) drives to the basket agains tUCLA Bruins guard Bryce Alford (20) in the first half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Monk Falls Out Of The Top 8

In most NBA mock drafts, Malik Monk is drafted somewhere between picks No. 4-8. Although, I believe there’s going to be at least one big name that will drop out of the top 8. And I believe that Malik Monk will be that prospect.

Here’s my reasoning: since the point guards are soaring up the draft boards, I fully expect Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, De’Aaron Fox and Dennis Smith Jr. to be drafted in the top 8. That leaves for four other spots. Justin Jackson, Jayson Tatum, Frank Ntilikina and Lauri Markkanen – and possibly Luke Kennard or Donovan Mitchell – could also be selected ahead of Monk.

Monk could fall to No. 9 or 10, perhaps lower. However, I don’t think he’ll drop past Sacramento at No. 10. That would surprise me.