Atlanta Hawks: 5 options for pick No. 19 in 2018 NBA Draft

1. Troy Brown Jr.

• Height: 6’7″
• Weight: 208 lbs
• Age: 18
• Position: SG/SF

Troy Brown Jr. is the only one-and-done prospect ever from the University of Oregon. He is a 6’7” wing who can play point guard, shooting guard and small forward. The Ringer labeled him as a “defensive wing whose skills as a creator add spice to his profile.” Brown has all the skills and physical tools to be a high-caliber player and he is also one of the youngest guys in this draft class.

In his only season with the Oregon Ducks, Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 31.2 minutes per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 29.1 percent from the 3-point line. Brown was asked to do a lot for the Ducks. He will benefit from more space in the NBA and with better players around him.

The Hawks need all the help they can get, and Brown is a guy who could help them out tremendously. He can play and defend multiple positions. The Hawks could use Brown as a high-energy role player off the beach while he is a rookie and is developing his game. They could then try to add better guys around him and then use Brown where they need him most.

Brown can handle the ball, get to the rim, slash, and has a willingness to compete on the defensive end. He has a good looking shooting stroke, he just needs to work on sharpening it and hitting more shots.

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The Ringer compared Brown to Khris Middleton, DeAndre’ Bembry and Evan Turner. Brown can be a Middleton type of player, and if he is, that will allow the Hawks to have good starting backcourt player for their future. If Brown is still on the board when the Hawks are on the clock at No. 19, they should not hesitate to turn the draft card in with his name on it.