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New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 58 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Ed Easton Jr.

Jan 14, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) gets by St. Mary's Gaels guard Joe Rahon (25) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 79-56. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) gets by St. Mary's Gaels guard Joe Rahon (25) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 79-56. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) controls the ball against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first half of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) controls the ball against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the first half of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Nigel Williams-Gross, PG, Gonzaga

2017 statistics:  16.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 4.7 APG

The options at point guard on the Knicks’ wish list don’t need to all be can’t miss prospects as in the case with Gonzaga’s Nigel Williams-Gross. The talented guard orchestrated the Bulldogs’ impressive run to the NCAA national championship game only to be knocked off barely by North Carolina.

The 6’3″ and 190-pound point guard led the charge for Gonzaga during their impressive run last season. His decision-making and elite lateral quickness have made him a possible gem late in the draft for team’s needing point guard depth.  Williams-Goss finished the 2016-17 college basketball season with averages of 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 three-point field goals made per game.

Williams-Gross reflected on his desire to play basketball at a high level during an interview earlier this year focusing on his determination to play against better talent.

"“My dad and Coach Beno (Kumbeno) were always pushing me to be better, and they knew looking down the road that it would be beneficial to me playing against seniors in high school and even vets who were in college. That was a huge learning experience for me.”"

Williams-Gross has all the great leadership skills that can lift a bench or possibly lead into the Knicks starting lineup.

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The winning attitude cultivated from his time at Gonzaga would hope to be infectious for the rest of the team.

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