Indiana Pacers: 5 options for pick No. 47 in 2017 NBA Draft

Mar 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) during the second half of the south regional final of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 16, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives against Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers guard Greg Alexander (23) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Josh Hart, SG, Villanova

2016-17 Statistics: 18.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.9 APG

There is a great deal to like about Josh Hart’s game, particularly when considering that he is looked upon as a probable mid-second round prospect.

Hart can do just about everything on the court: he has become a consistent three-point marksman, he can make plays on the drive, he is a hard worker and he was a strong defensive player at Villanova.

Hart has good size for the shooting guard position (6’5″, 210 pounds). He’s a high-character guy who has also shown to be a very intense competitor.

The reason Hart is being pegged as a second-round pick is mostly due to his lack of athleticism. He’s adequate in this area, but he may be overmatched physically by many of the wing players in the NBA.

Hart is not an outstanding ball handler, so he will probably have trouble getting to the rim in the NBA. His potential as a defender is also limited by the absence of quickness and lateral movement in his physical profile.

Josh Hart would be a very safe pick in the 40s, as he is likely to be a solid pro and hold down a spot in the NBA for years to come. However, he seems destined to be a good backup who has a varied skill set, but is not dominant in any one area.

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