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New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 44 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Ed Easton Jr.

Feb 22, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) takes the ball for a foul shot against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at The Pavilion. Butler won 74-66. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) takes the ball for a foul shot against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at The Pavilion. Butler won 74-66. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) watches his shot during the first half of the Big East Conference Tournament final game against the Creighton Bluejays at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Josh Hart, SG, Villanova

2017 statistics:  18.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.9 APG

If the goal is to build a championship team, it only makes sense to look at a guy who was a key contributor on a title-winning team. The player in this case is senior Josh Hart from Villanova, who was a member of the 2016 NCAA national championship team that shocked North Carolina.

At 6’6″ and slightly over 200 pounds, Hart is the ideal size for a shooting guard in the league today, making him a sleeper pick in the second round.

Hart helped to lead the Wildcats to impressive seasons throughout his tenure and added to his list of personal accomplishments with Big East Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year honors and becoming a consensus First Team All-American.

A player that isn’t afraid of the big moment, Hart makes sense for New York in need of young scoring, mixed with a winning pedigree to help change the locker room culture.

Hart shared his thoughts with reporters on being a four-year college player and its positive impact at the next level, even including Rookie of the Year candidate Malcolm Brogdon of the Milwaukee Bucks as an example.

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"“When you have four-year guys definitely like Malcolm, who had a heck of a year, I’m rooting for him. When you come from great spots like Virginia and Villanova, when you come from programs like that, you know how to play basketball.”"

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