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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 36 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) reacts after making a basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) looks on in the first half during the Big 12 Championship Tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 92-83. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) looks on in the first half during the Big 12 Championship Tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 92-83. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Cowboys point guard Jawun Evans would be a steal for the Philadelphia 76ers if he fell this far in the NBA Draft. Evans is one of the more underrated prospects in this class, partly due to his height.

He is listed at 6’1″, but makes up for his lack of height in a variety of ways. Following the mold of Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, Evans is a player looking to show small guards are making a comeback in the league.

He would give the Sixers a solid backup point guard threat and a great option in the pick-and-roll if still available. The possibilities he can create with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid on the floor potentially could have scouts salivating.

Evans averaged 19.2 points, 6.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game in his sophomore season for the Cowboys. He led the Big 12 Conference in assists per game and was second in points per game. He shot 43.8 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from three-point range.

One big aspect of his game that improved in 2016-2017 was his defense and ball distribution. He finished with 57 steals (finished with 25 in 2015-16) and 204 assists (108 in 2015-16).

Evans also does a good job getting to the free throw line. He was second in the conference last season in free throws made (155) and finished shooting 81.1 percent from the stripe.

Evans is a guard with confidence and leadership ability. Look for him as a possible option for the Sixers in the second round.

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