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Orlando Magic Daily NBA Draft Big Board: Post NCAA Tournament Edition

By Bill Johnson

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Malik Monk, Kentucky Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers
Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) shoots against Northern Kentucky Norse forward Carson Williams (23) during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Malik Monk, SG Kentucky

Malik Monk has the full offensive arsenal. He shoots, he gets to rim and he can finish in traffic. He is not just a shooter, but he makes contested shots at big moments.

He is small for as shooting guard but he has a 6-foot-6 wing span, so he has potential to be good defensive player as well.

His offensive exploits are somewhat undervalued because of the usual NBA talent that is typically in the program. That was not the case as the Wildcats other NBA Draft prospects had offensive deficiencies to their game. So defenses were geared toward Monk. And they still could not stop him.

7. De’Aaron Fox, PG Kentucky

De’Aaron Fox is a defensive dynamo. He regularly picks up the opposing point guard full court and applies pressure throughout.

Fox is one of the quickest players in college, and he will be one of the quickest in the NBA as well. He keeps the tempo of the game from his point guard position.

Fox can get to the rim, but opposing teams play him for the drive because his jump-shot is not consistent.  Fox will have to develop his shot to reach his potential.

8. Lauri Markkanen, PF Arizona

Lauri Markkanen is a big man who can shoot and put the ball on the floor. Usually, big men look robotic when they run up and down the court, but Markkanen has fluid movement. He has perimeter skills. But given his height, he is expected to have post skills as well. Markkanen struggled with physicality during his college career on both the offensive and defensive end.

9. Zach Collins, C Gonzaga

Zach Collins has not played much at Gonzaga this season. But that is more of a testament to Gonzaga’s veteran team as opposed to something Collins has not done. And Collins showed what he can contribute in helping the Bulldogs reach their first National Championship Game on Saturday. Collins is a good shooter, but he also operates well in the post. Possibly as a byproduct of lack of minutes, he runs hard and shows good energy when he is on the floor.

10. Jonathan Isaac, SF Florida State

Jonathan Isaac is all about projecting what he may be when he gets stronger.  He is long, he has showed some range on his jumper.  The possibilities are  endless.  At his size, only a few players could potentially block his shot.  On the other end, he could be a shot blocking force if he gets strong enough to not get pushed out of plays. Isaac has shown glimpses, but this year’s Florida State was loaded with big men, so he was able to avoid the physicality most of the season.