2018 NBA Mock Draft: Full two-round, postseason mock

Kevin Knox completed an immediate resurgence to his draft stock late in the season. There’s a lot to like about the long, young, Kentucky forward. He’s a major-upside selection as well, and he is one of the younger players in the class. His shot seemed to be going down more consistently toward the end of the season, and shot 77.4 percent from the free throw line, which is an encouraging sign. He showed enough of a handle to attack a closeout, but may need to add more burst to consistently get to the rim attacking.

The Hawks look to stockpile young talent here even it is another frontcourt selection. There should be serious questions about how such a low IQ player like Knox will fit into Mike Budenholzer’s system if he stays in Atlanta. However, Knox is easily the most talented player available here and may eventually develop some positional versatility to play as a larger wing. At a young age, with plenty of room to grow, and the Hawks stellar developmental system, it’s not crazy to think Kevin Knox will outplay his selection here.

Jacob Evans is another Draft Twitter favorite. However, he’s probably a much safer prospect than most Draft Twitter stars. Evans enjoyed a solid all-around year at Cincinnati. The junior proved that he is a legitimate 3-point threat even though his percentages were down from last season. Also, Evans showed more playmaking equity handling the ball this year. Evans is a good athlete who takes pride on the defensive end of the floor, and that is where his value skyrockets as a prospect.

As long as Tom Thibodeau is coaching the Minnesota Timberwolves, their first and almost only priority will be on the defensive side of the ball (on paper, at least). They do not have much wing depth either. Their only non-starting wing that saw solid minutes was the 38-year-old Jamal Crawford. Evans should be a coach’s pet and fit in immediately with Minnesota with his on- and off-ball defensive ability, along with his ability to score offensively without demanding a high usage rate.