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Mar 4, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Julius Randle (30) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Alabama 55-48. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

5. Utah Jazz – Julius Randle, University of Kentucky

If the Jazz are wanting to add that one piece to help them return back to the playoffs, Randle is not a terrible choice for that spot. So much attention has been drawn to Parker, Wiggins, and Embiid, that Randle has kind of fell into the background a little bit. In my eyes, Randle would be a great fit with the Jazz. If the Jazz play their starting lineup next season like they have this season, the Jazz could be looking to bring Enes Kanter off the bench again. If they do, they could plug Randle in at the power forward position to play alongside Derrick Favors. If they do decide they want to start Kanter and Favors together, Randle would be an excellent piece coming off the bench. Obviously, the Jazz’s first choice would be Parker or Wiggins, but Jazz fans should warm up to the idea of seeing Randle in a Jazz uniform too.