NBA Mock Draft 8.0: Pistons take a gamble; Magic find their cornerstone

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NBA Draft prospect Keegan Muray (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY )Sports /

8. New Orleans Pelicans – Keegan Murray, F, Iowa

The New Orleans Pelicans made a strong surge toward the end of the season and there should be hope for this team heading into next season. Zion Williamson will likely be healthy (knock on wood) and the team will have a full offseason with CJ McCollum.

With another top 10 pick, the Pelicans could quickly emerge as a young team to watch in the Western Conference next season. One addition that would make sense is Keegan Murray, who seems like one of the most NBA-ready prospects in this draft.

During his sophomore season at Iowa, Murray proved that he can be a capable offensive threat and could be a threat for this team next season next to Zion and McCollum.