Denver Nuggets: 5 options for pick No. 49 in 2017 NBA Draft

2. Tyler Dorsey, SG, Oregon

Unless you’re a draft guru, or a college basketball nut, you’re probably not all that familiar with most of the names being tossed around this late in the draft. But with the 49th pick, Denver could draft a player that you’ve likely heard of.

Oregon’s 2017 tournament run didn’t end the way they hoped, but it featured some impressive play from one of their big names, as Tyler Dorsey elevated his game on college basketball’s biggest stage.

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He is coming off of a strong sophomore season in which he increased his scoring output while becoming more efficient. He shot over 40 percent from deep for the second consecutive year.

Dorsey’s shooting should translate to the next level, where he likely won’t assume much responsibility as a primary ball handler. The dude is a true scorer and a true shooting guard.

The problem is he doesn’t necessarily have the build of an NBA 2-guard. At 6’4″ and just 183 pounds, his ability to play defense at the next level comes into question.

But Dorsey performed well at the highest level, scoring the eighth most points per game in the NCAA tournament. He averaged 23.8 points in 35.4 minutes per game, and he shot the ball incredibly well.

Only Dominique Hawkins of Kentucky played at least three games in the tournament and shot the three-ball at a better percentage than Dorsey. He averaged four makes a game on 6.6 attempts during his five-game run.

The frame is worrisome, and Dorsey’s defense is a true question mark. Plus, Denver already has Gary Harris, Will Barton and Malik Beasley on the roster, so Dorsey wouldn’t have any real path to actual minutes.

But there’s always room for three-point shooting on an NBA roster, and Dorsey can light it up. Who knows? Dorsey is young, and he could fill the frame out and throw some pounds on as he matures. He might be the right choice at 49.