2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mo Bamba crashes the top 3; Trae Young falls

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 25: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 25: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

29. Brooklyn Nets (via Toronto Raptors) – Jalen Brunson, PG, Villanova

Jalen Brunson could end up being one of those players that isn’t as big or athletic as his counterparts, but could end up being a really good NBA player. He was a leader and winner and Villanova and could be the exact player that the Nets need on their roster.

He averaged 19 points and five assists on 41 percent shooting from 3-point range last season at Villanova, and even though he’s on the smaller side for guard prospects I don’t think it would be surprising to anyone to see him find a thriving role in the NBA.