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Atlanta Hawks: 5 options for pick No. 31 in the 2017 NBA Draft

By Brendan Galella

Nov 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) puts up a shot during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Southern Methodist won, 76-67. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) puts up a shot during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Southern Methodist won, 76-67. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) celebrates after dunking the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship game at Verizon Center. The Wolverines won 71-56. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) celebrates after dunking the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship game at Verizon Center. The Wolverines won 71-56. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

5. D.J. Wilson, PF, Michigan

2016-17 statistics: 13 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 3.5 APG

Few players can offer the Atlanta Hawks the versatility of D.J. Wilson.

The two basic attributes that define Wilson are the key ingredients modern power forwards need to possess, as he is a viable long range shooter and has a penchant for collecting rebounds.

Wilson completed his junior season with averages of 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game while knocking down 37.3 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Numerous projections have Wilson landing with an organization late in the first round, but his struggles in the NCAA Tournament could lead to him slipping to Atlanta. During his 76 minutes on the floor in tournament play, he totaled just five defensive rebounds and registered one assist.

With his 6’10” frame, Wilson made one three-pointer per game, knocked down 83.3 percent of his free throws and blocked two or more shots in 16 of his 38 games.

Consistency is going to be the key for Wilson going forward and Atlanta could be the team an opportunity to prove he is capable of producing on a nightly basis.

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