2018 NBA Draft: 5 under-the-radar shooting guard prospects

By Max Holm | Oct 23, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 18: Rawle Alkins (1) of Arizona lays the ball up over Jock Landale (34) of St. Mary's during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

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SOUTH BEND, IN – FEBRUARY 26: Josh Okogie #5 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on February 26, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

2. Josh Okogie – Georgia Tech

Josh Okogie might be the most interesting wing prospect in college basketball. He thrived in the competitive ACC last year, showing flashes of shooting and defensive potential. As a freshman, Okogie averaged 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Not bad. What was most encouraging about his first year in college was his shooting.

While at a low volume, Okogie shot 38.4 percent on 73 attempts from three, and also shot 74.7 percent from the line. In the current NBA, there are few players that present as liabilities to the same extent as wings who can’t shoot. We’ll have to see how Okogie shoots this year, as he’ll likely be more confident and potentially playing a bigger offensive role.

The shooting numbers are great, but where Okogie can establish himself as an NBA Draft pick is as a defender. He’s built very strong and powerful, while standing 6-foot-4 and boasting a seven-foot wingspan. Those are very good measurements. It’s unclear how legitimate a shooter he is and if he can become a strong passer, but Okogie absolutely has real 3-and-D potential.

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