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2018 NBA Draft: 5 best projected second-round picks

By Chris Murch

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks is defended by Trevon Duval #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks is defended by Trevon Duval #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Devonte’ Graham

Position: PG

Height: 6-foot-2

College: Kansas

College Stats: 17.2 PPG, 7.3 APG, 40% 3FG

Quite possibly the newest addition to the Naismith Player of the year lore, Graham has been the do-everything guard for Kansas for the last three seasons and will go down as one of the best Jayhawks of all-time.

While that doesn’t necessarily translate to NBA success, (read: Frank Mason Jr. from last year, although he has been impressive in spurts for the Sacramento Kings) Graham has enough tools in his game to be quite the steal in the second round. He’s a long 6-foot-2, with a consistent jump shot and ability to finish in the lane in traffic.

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He’s an excellent leader and also provides a great defensive spark. He could be the best backup PG in the league in a few years and I wouldn’t be surprised if he snuck into the first round. I love what he brings to the table for Kansas and if his game can translate, a team is going to be very happy that they got a three year starter for a top college team in the second round.