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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Potential Picks In 2017 NBA Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Avry Holmes (12) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Avry Holmes (12) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Avry Holmes (12) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Avry Holmes (12) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

North Carolina State Wolfpack point guard Dennis Smith Jr. came off an ACL injury in his senior year of high school to have a strong 2016-17 season. So it took no one by surprise when Smith Jr. declared for the 2017 NBA Draft.

Smith averaged 18.1 points, 6.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals through 32 games in his freshman season at NC State. Despite their 15-17 record, Smith was a bright spot on both ends for the Wolfpack.

He shot 45.5 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three on the season. He scored 32 points with six assists and four rebounds in a 84-82 victory over the Duke Blue Devils back on Jan. 23.

The 6-foot-3 freshman led the ACC in assists (197) and was second in steals (62). Smith is a point guard who leads with his stellar play. He had two triple-doubles last season, the only freshman to achieve such a feat last season.

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With so much potential, Dennis Smith Jr. should be the Philadelphia 76ers’ top priority in this year’s NBA Draft. If he’s still on the board when their pick is up, he’s a no-brainer to be the 76ers point guard of the future.

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