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NBA mock draft compilation: Who might Utah Jazz take at No. 21?

By Jared Woodcox

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Jontay Porter, F/C, Missouri

Height: 6’11” | Weight: 235 | Age: 18

Stats: 9.9 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.7 BPG

NBADraft.net has the Jazz taking Jontay Porter in their latest mocks, stating the following:

"Porter is all over the place on team’s boards and may ultimately decide to return to school. While he doesn’t jump out as a surefire first rounder, the fact that he has such great length, plays a mature game and can knock down outside shots gives him a lot of intrigue. He still needs to tone his body and become a better post defender and gain more post moves. But he is a class individual and really came on strong at the end of the season, giving him a chance to be a one-and-done player with strong workouts. If he feels ready to leave Missouri, he should make use of his ability to test the process and see if teams are showing enough first round interest in him to leave. Why the Jazz take Jontay Porter: The Jazz have a shot blocker and interior force in Rudy Gobert and another big with similar inside skills in Derrick Favors. Porter skill set would also compliment their bigs as the type that could be expected to eventually be a floor spacer and outside shot maker at either center or power forward. He also has the type of low key personality that should fit well in Salt Lake City and no nonsense approach that fits the organization."

My two cents: His size, position, personality and potential to stretch the floor make him an interesting option for the Utah Jazz. However, he has a long way to go before he’s actually ready to contribute at the NBA level and is even considering going back to school rather than officially declaring. If he does stay in the draft, I would guess that the Jazz are hesitant to select him.

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