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2018 NBA Draft: 6 prospects that improved their stock the most

By Max Holm

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 15: Trae Young (11) of the Oklahoma Sooners dribbles up court during the Oklahoma Sooners against the Ball State Cardinals at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Ok. (Photo by Richard Rowe/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 15: Trae Young (11) of the Oklahoma Sooners dribbles up court during the Oklahoma Sooners against the Ball State Cardinals at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Ok. (Photo by Richard Rowe/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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4. Khyri Thomas (SG) – Creighton

Most years, a few extra names get thrown around with the “3-and-D” label. We know by now not to trust every athletic wing or knockdown shooter. For Creighton’s Khyri Thomas, though, he’s the real deal. Thomas is averaging 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, while hitting 43.6 percent of his 3s.

While he’s a bit undersized at 6’3″, he makes up for it with toughness and a punishing wingspan. Thomas should have a chance to guard point guards and shooting guards at the next level.  A career 41 percent 3-point shooter on 227 attempts, the shooting seems legitimate. He’s also converted an impressive 61 percent of his shots inside the arc. Expect his name to stick around for first round discussions.