Orlando Magic: 5 options for pick No. 33 in 2017 NBA Draft

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Orlando Magic: 5 options for 33rd pick in 2017 NBA Draft

Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, SMU

Arguably the biggest hole currently on the Magic roster is at small forward. Mario Hezonja has not performed as Orlando had hoped when they selected him fifth in 2015. The Magic like Aaron Gordon, but he probably profiles best as a power forward. Ojeleye could help the Magic out right away at small forward.

The former Duke recruit exploded onto the scene in his first and only season with the Mustangs after barely stepping on the court his first two seasons with the Blue Devils. Ojeleye won AAC Player of the Year, averaging 19 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. The Magic would definitely benefit from adding a player that can score and rebound.

Ojeleye would also help the Magic in three-point shooting. He made 42.4 percent of his three-pointers at SMU and has some range. He has an NBA body and is very physical. Ojeleye is not afraid to mix it up inside and is athletic enough to play on the perimeter.

Some people would label Ojeleye a tweener, but that is not as big a knock nowadays in the NBA as in the past. With the wide open style of play, Ojeleye should be able to move between small forward and power forward with ease given his size and physicality.

Ojeleye would present solid value for the Magic at No. 33. His skill-set would help in areas the Magic are weak at. However, his defense would need to improve if he wants to become a serious rotation player.

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