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

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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Feb 13, 2017; Rosemont, IL, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the first half against the DePaul Blue Demons at the Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Josh Hart, SG, Villanova

Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart is one of the more decorated seniors in this year’s NBA Draft class. He earned Big East Player of the Year honors last season and the 6’6″ shooting guard was also a member of the 2015-16 national championship team.

Hart averaged 18.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the 32-4 Wildcats last year. He shot 40.4 percent from three-point range as well, something that is sure to intrigue the Philadelphia 76ers front office.

He earned All-American honors for his play and showed his development as not only a sharpshooter from behind the arc but also a solid rebounder. Hart put up 37 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in a 74-66 victory back on Dec. 10. He was 10-for-14 from the floor and 14-of-14 from the free throw line.

Hart also put up 30 points, making six three-pointers against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Nov. 18. The Wildcats won that game, 96-77.

Hart is a shooting guard with potential to convert to a combo-guard or combo-forward. He isn’t scared to get his nose dirty in the paint and can get to the free throw line with relative ease.

If he is still available in the second round, look for the Sixers to make a move on Hart.

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