This year's NBA draft is approaching. Although it is generally regarded as a small year, there are still many promising rookies worthy of fans' attention. Do you still only know the "Three Dukes"? Here are some of the best passers in the 2019 draft class. This is regardless of their primary position, as an assist can come from any player:
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1. Ja Morant (Murray State University/Sophomore)
- Age: 20
- Height/Weight: 6’3″/175 lbs.
- Wingspan: 6’7″
- Predicted pick: #2 (Grizzlies)
Don't let his impressive scoring numbers (24.5 points per game, 49.91 field goal percentage TP3T) fool you, Morant is an extremely good passer who can go anywhere on the court and dismantle opposing defenses. (10 assists per game). He can make any pass recorded in the textbook. When he reaches the highest level of basketball in the world, he may improve even more, because the teammates he plays with are far stronger than the players at Murray State University.
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2. Jarrett Culver( Texas Tech University ／Sophomore year)
- Age: 20
- Height/Weight: 6’6″/195 lbs.
- Wingspan: 6’10”
- Predicted pick: #4 (Pelicans)
Culver - A 6-foot-7, 194-pound sophomore combo guard, he is the leader of Texas Tech's atypical offense, leading the team in points (18.5) and assists (3.7) per game. The team's style of play focuses on a large number of off-ball cuts and the principle of Motion. This team does not have a traditional point guard, so they use Culver as the offensive engine. The rookie is smart, selfless, has a basketball IQ and can play multiple roles on the court.
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3. Jontay Porter (University of Missouri/Sophomore)
- Age: 19
- Height/Weight: 6’11″/210 lbs.
- Wingspan: 7’0″
- Predicted pick: #56 (speedboat)
The younger brother of last season's top pick, Michael Porter Jr., was expected to be a first-round pick in last year's draft but returned to Missouri after tearing his ACL just nine months into college. twice. The injury has also raised questions about his future; however, his extraordinary organizational skills, coupled with his high physical condition, this talent will still make teams want to take a gamble. Not all 6-foot-11 freshmen average more assists per game (2.2) than they average turnovers per game (1.9).
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4.Grant Williams( University of Tennessee／Junior year)
- Age: 20
- Height/Weight: 6’7″/236 lbs.
- Wingspan: 6’11”
- Predicted pick: #25 (Pioneers)
Tennessee's offense is powered by the junior forward. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.2 assists, and a field goal percentage of 56.4% in the NCAA. Considering his smaller size (6 feet 8 inches, 240 pounds), he should be involved in the low post much less often after entering the NBA. Instead, he should use his offensive and defensive transition skills to become a team player. second perimeter role player. On a two-man team, Williams can also serve as a screener, much like Draymond Green.
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5. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Virginia Tech/Sophomore)
- Age: 21
- Height/Weight: 6’5″/205 lbs.
- Wingspan: 6’9″
- Predicted pick: #14 (Celtic)
Alexander-Walker showed this season that shooting is not his only specialty, as his assists surged from 1.5 per game as a freshman to 4.0 per game as a sophomore. He is a player with both intelligence and physical condition. He has a versatile style of play and can play in many positions; however, his kinetic energy after dribbling is not enough, so he may not be able to play the role of the main organizer; but he can become a rare shooter- — Can also create offensive opportunities for teammates.
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Reference for compiling this article:The Ringer's 2019 NBA Draft Guide
