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NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Rockets take a risk at No. 1; Wolves find missing piece

By Michael Saenz

NBA Draft prospect Jalen Suggs (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)
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NBA Draft prospect James Bouknight (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) /

16. Memphis Grizzlies – James Bouknight, G, UCONN

The player that potentially has the best name in this NBA draft, James Bouknight is a prospect that could help any team selecting in the mid-to-late in the first round.

I still don’t know if Bouknight will be selected in the top 10 or outside the lottery, but he’s an intriguing 6-foot-5 guard that averaged 19 points and six rebounds during his second season at UConn.

I’m not sure what his ceiling will be in the NBA, but he could grow into a backup role to Ja Morant or even start next to him in the future. Either way, Bouknight is a talent that, at No. 16, might be considered a steal.