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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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Nov 16, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots in front of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions guard Ghiavonni Robinson (23) during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Oklahoma State won 86-72. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) shoots in front of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions guard Ghiavonni Robinson (23) during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Oklahoma State won 86-72. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State

2016-17 statistics: 19 PPG, 6.5 APG, 1.7 SPG

The Atlanta Hawks have a pressing need to add depth to the point guard position. Only two players backed up Dennis Schroder last season: 27-year-old rookie Malcom Delaney and Jose Calderon, a veteran with 12 years of experience slated to enter free agency this summer.

Delaney played just three minutes for Atlanta in the playoffs, while shooting just 37.4 percent from the field and 23.6 percent from 3-point range during the regular season.

For a team that ran the pick-and-roll on 17.7 percent of their possessions this year, Jawun Evans could be targeted with the 31st overall pick.

At Oklahoma State last season, 56.3 percent of his derived possessions ended with Evans serving as the ball handler in the pick-and-roll. He became particularly adept at converting floaters, as he sank 46.2 percent of his runners in the lane.

During his sophomore season, Evans proved to be one of the most effective players at drawing fouls, as he went to the line 7.9 times per 40 minutes per game. If the Hawks determine a backup point guard is a necessity in the draft, Evans could be the choice at pick No. 31.

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