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2018 NBA Mock Draft: Versatile bigs dominate the top 5

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 08: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 8, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 28: Bruce Brown #11 of the Miami Hurricanes shoots over Seventh Woods #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of the game at the Watsco Center on January 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 28: Bruce Brown #11 of the Miami Hurricanes shoots over Seventh Woods #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of the game at the Watsco Center on January 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

29. Atlanta Hawks: Bruce Brown, SG, Miami

Big Board Rank: 24

Hopefully Bruce Brown returns soon because he needs to improve his draft stock. Brown really hasn’t shown any improved strengths. In fact, his jumper has gotten incredibly worse. Down 8 percent to only shooting 26 percent from the line.

Brown had to take on an odd role this season as the teams point guard. He showed some flashes of playmaking ability to go along with his NBA size, length, strength, and athletic ability.

However, Brown’s shot will be the biggest determining factor on whether he is out or in the league in 3-4 years. Maybe even without a jump shot Brown becomes a secondary ball handler who has value as a versatile, long, and strong defender.