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Chicago Bulls: 5 options for pick No. 16 in 2017 NBA Draft

By James D. Tillman III

Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16), guard Jerian Grant (2), center Robin Lopez (8) and forward Jimmy Butler (21) huddle during the second half against the Orlando Magic at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16), guard Jerian Grant (2), center Robin Lopez (8) and forward Jimmy Butler (21) huddle during the second half against the Orlando Magic at the United Center. Chicago defeats Orlando 122- 75. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 18, 2017; Newark, NJ, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) dunks the ball during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; Newark, NJ, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) dunks the ball during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Josh Hart

In addition to bolstering the backup point guard position and lack of athleticism, the Bulls could certainly use another solid wing player, and one of the best players in the draft at this spot is Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart.

During his senior season with the Wildcats, Hart averaged 18.7 points per contest en route to winning the Big East Player of the Year award.

The Good:

  • Improved scoring average in each of his four collegiate seasons.
  • Effective finisher. Posted a 70.9 conversion rate on attempts at the rim, per EliteSportsNY.com.
  • Ability to be a solid floor spacer. Shot 51 percent from the field overall and buried 40 percent of his attempts from three-point range.
  • Can get it done from a defensive standpoint as well. Averaged 1.6 steals per game en route to a share of the Big East Defensive Player of the Year award.
  • Active on the glass. In past two seasons, he finished in the top 10 in rebounds per contest in the Big East. Averaged 7.9 rebounds on an adjusted 40-minute scale for his career.

The Bad:

  • Not a dynamic shot creator.
  • Lacks explosiveness and quickness.
  • Needs to improve release point on jump shot.
  • Does not operate well in the mid-range game. Converted just 33.7 percent of his attempts off the dribble.

Overall, there isn’t one thing that Hart does exceptionally well. On the upside, Hart isn’t afraid of hard work. This sentiment is supported by the fact that he increased his three-point shooting percentage by five percent between his junior and senior seasons.

It also worth noting that he never shot below 50 percent from the field during his four years at Villanova. That being said, Hart certainly has the potential to excel in a 3-and-D type role for the Bulls.

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