Brooklyn Nets: 5 options for pick No. 22 in 2017 NBA Draft

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Feb 28, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) plays defense against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Cowboys 86 to 83. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State

If the Nets decide to go with a point guard, Oklahoma State’s Jawun Evans might make sense. He is projected to go in the early part of the second round in most mock drafts, but Brooklyn could take him at No. 22.

Last season for the Cowboys, Evans averaged 19.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. Evans is without question capable of becoming a starting point guard at the next level. Jeremy Lin is projected as the Nets’ starting point guard next season, but Evans could make for a lethal backup.

Evans is a top-notch playmaker and has no trouble getting into the paint against opposing defenses. He will have to work on finishing in traffic once he gets to the paint, but that won’t be too much of an issue when working with an NBA coaching staff.

Brooklyn could trade back and acquire an extra pick if they want to draft Evans, but he certainly should be considered a potential option at No. 22.

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