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Phoenix Suns: 5 Potential Draft Options With The No. 13 Pick

By Gerald Bourguet

Feb 28, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) gestures to the crowd during the first half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) gestures to the crowd during the first half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 9, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) dunks against Purdue Boilermakers forward Vince Edwards (12) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeats Michigan State 82-81 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Deyonta Davis

While Sabonis is a more NBA-ready prospect, the 19-year-old Deyonta Davis represents a rawer option with a higher ceiling. A 6’11” power forward out of Michigan State, Davis and his 7’3″ wingspan would be a great fit for a Suns team that needs help at the 4-spot.

Though his offensive game still needs some work, particularly in the paint, he’s got a serviceable enough midrange jump shot that any team in the late lottery should consider adding him — especially with all the defense he brings to the table.

In his lone college season, Davis averaged 1.8 blocks in just 18.6 minutes per game while also putting up 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds on 59.8 percent shooting. The framework for a solid two-way player is clearly there.

He still needs to get a lot stronger to be prepared for the NBA level, but between his length, shot-blocking, rebounding ability and developing perimeter game, he’s certainly worth a look if he falls to No. 13.

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