Draft Targets for Utah at 9, 16, and 28 | Podcast

The NBA draft is in just 8 days so we sit down to explain which draft targets most catch our fancy, as well as how we expect them to fit with Utah and how likely they are to be available.
2023-24
draft
overview
Author

Adam Bushman

Published

June 16, 2023

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Today:

  • Draft targets I have for Utah at each spot
    • What do I like?
    • How do they fit?
    • What are the odds?

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Draft Targets at 9

Jarace Walker

  • Like
    • Passing
    • Defense
    • Enough creation potential for me
  • Fit
    • Love the front court trio of Lauri, Jarace, Walker
    • Elite defense immediately
    • Run some PnR, operate at the nail, spot up in the corner
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 4 and 8

Cam Whitmore

  • Like
    • Athleticism
    • Creation
    • The potential
  • Fit
    • Could operate at the 2 or 3, complimenting Lauri well
    • Jazz need creation
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 4 and 7

Ausar Thompson

  • Like
    • Feel and instincts for the game
    • Balanced skills and complimentary style
    • Not a concern on the shot
  • Fit
    • The athleticism and speed compliments our finishers
    • The passing and defense are sore needs
    • Maybe he develops into a lead G which would be monumental
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 6 and 8

Anthony Black

  • Like
    • The defense
    • Floor raiser with his connective style on offense
  • Fit
    • Passing and defense is what we need; position size is great
    • PnR with Kessler; hitting Markkanen on cuts
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 6 and 10

Taylor Hendricks

  • Like
    • The shot and rim protection combo is awesome
    • Enough athleticism to round out a nice frontcourt trio
  • Fit
    • Compliments Markkanen and Kessler except for self-creation
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 6 and 14

How often can you get one of these at 9?

  • In 500 out 500 simulations (100%)

Draft Targets at 16

Cason Wallace

  • Like
    • Floor raising
    • Seems like the perfect guard to do all the complimentary stuff and give you a star game when needed
  • Fit
    • The lack of creation is troublesome but he’s an elite complimentary piece
    • Scales with everyone on the roster and most anyone you’d like to bring in
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 8 and 17

Jalen Hood-Schifino

  • Like
    • The passing and defense
    • Ability to punish drop coverage
    • Excellent size at 6’4” w/o shoes and 6’10” wingspan
  • Fit
    • Again, looks to be a great complimentary piece to a strong core
    • Jazz have some midrange operators but none with as strong of passing
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 9 and 21

Kobe Bufkin

  • Like
    • Met both the eye and data test
    • Such a strong foundation in every skill
  • Fit
    • Another combo guard without true lead guard pedigree but scales with everyone on the roster
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 12 and 22

Keyonte George

  • Like
    • Great pedigree
    • Demonstrated elite abilities creating with the ball
  • Fit
    • Elite shot makers with size always have a spot in a lineup
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 10 and 22

Bilal Coulibaly

  • Like
    • So fluid, graceful, and coordinated
    • Excellent size and youth
  • Fit
    • Could be a draft steal given how many boxes he checks; not without risk, though
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 11 and 33

How often can you get one of these at 16?

  • In 500 out 500 simulations (100%)

Draft Targets at 28

Dariq Whitehead

  • Like
    • Really elite shooter
    • Awesome high school pedigree for self-creation and athleticism
  • Fit
    • A great floor and ceiling combo at a great position
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 16 and 35

GG Jackson

  • Like
    • Elite self-creator
    • Some of the best combo of youth, measureables, and athleticism
  • Fit
    • The ideal 3 to surround our guys, giving the biggest need: creation
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 16 and 33

Maxwell Lewis

  • Like
    • Size and ease of movement
    • Nice looking shot and some creation potential
  • Fit
    • Another 3 that would mesh nicely with Lauri
    • Brings some creation we need; potential with some defense
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 15 and 30

Colby Jones

  • Like
    • Great floor raiser; does a bit of everything well
    • Passing, defense, shooting; very portable
  • Fit
    • I think he could turn into a PG; handled the ball a lot in the halfcourt for Xavier
    • Meshes nicely with any G; kinda the model BOS went after
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 19 and 48

Andre Jackson

  • Like
    • Excellent defense and passing
    • Brings a winning mindset and impact
  • Fit
    • Shooting isn’t great but he’s a great connector and we got some shooting talent already
  • Range
    • Industry boards mock him between 31 and 49

How often can you get one of these at 28?

  • In 500 out 500 simulations (100%)

How Likely

One of those 5 at each of those positions was available 99% of the 500 simulations I ran

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