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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 50 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Mar 16, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) guards during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) guards during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

3. P.J. Dozier, SG, South Carolina

The South Carolina Gamecocks made their first Final Four appearance in school history this past season and shooting guard P.J. Dozier was part of the reason for their success. He is one of those wild card players who could go either way in the draft.

The 6’6″ shooting guard elevated his play in March to score in double figures in every NCAA Tournament game for the Gamecocks. Dozier averaged 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game in his sophomore season in 2016-17. He got enough positive feedback from scouts in the draft that entering his name ultimately became a no-brainer.

However, one downside for Dozier is his inability to shoot the three-pointer. Dozier shot just 29.8 percent from the three-point arc this past year at South Carolina. The Sixers are almost out of the draft lottery, so acquiring a guy like Dozier could go against team plans.

He certainly has the athleticism to intrigue the Philadelphia front office, but he’ll need to develop his jump shooting some before teams are sold completely on his ability to play in the NBA.

Dozier showed his efficiency inside the three-point line in the NCAA Tournament this past March. He shot 9-of-14 with 21 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals in the team’s opening round victory over Marquette. Although he shot 50.8 percent from the floor, he shot 18.8 percent from three (3-of-16).

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