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NBA Draft 2017: Predicting the first ten selections

By Keith Rivas

Jan 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) walks up court during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) walks up court during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Arizona won 77-66. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Wichita State Shockers during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Wichita State Shockers during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /

PG. Kentucky. Malik Monk. 9. player. 79.

This year, Kentucky got a lot of help from their exciting guards. Both Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox deserve plenty of praise for their efforts in March and throughout the regular season.

Yogi Ferrell is the listed starter after making the most of a ten-day contract offer during the season. Dallas needs some more new faces to help phase fans out of the Dirk Nowitzki era.

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Even though the future Hall of Famer is returning next year, investing in the draft for the immediate future is never a bad idea.

Monk will be able to match the style of play that Ferrell brings to the table, as well. Averaging just around 20 points per game in college, he will also be able to get any needed scoring out of the way.

While scoring is his high point, rebounding and facilitating need to be Monk’s focus in his first season. If he can improve in those two areas, he could develop into an all around point guard at the next level.

One thing that the Mavericks have to have if they expect to compete next season is strength at point guard. They addressed their need for a center by trading with Philadelphia for Nerlens Noel when they needed one — so it only makes sense for them to draft Monk.

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