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Utah Jazz: 5 Wings to target in the NBA Draft

By John Keeffer

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Keita Bates-Diop #50 looks on during the NBA Draft Combine Day 1 at the Quest Multisport Center on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Keita Bates-Diop #50 looks on during the NBA Draft Combine Day 1 at the Quest Multisport Center on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Jacob Evans #1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats defends a shot by Isaiah Williams #11 of the Georgia State Panthers during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Jacob Evans #1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats defends a shot by Isaiah Williams #11 of the Georgia State Panthers during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Jacob Evans III — Cinncinnati, Small Forward, 6’6″

Jacob Evans is built like a tank. Think Jae Crowder light in regards to his physical frame. From what I have heard, Evans is viewed as one of the most defensively ready players in this year’s draft. He is 6-foot-6, with a 6-foot-9 wingspan, 200 pounds of muscle, and has even shown real potential as a 3-point shooter.

He does not have off the charts athleticism, but he plays with a high motor, and has the size and length to defend multiple positions. He is an advanced off-ball defender and communicates well with his teammates.

On offense, his limitations will manifest themselves. He has a slow first step, which is going to make it hard for him to create looks for himself. He can be an effective off-ball player though, and in an offense like Utah’s, he should get open looks. While he hasn’t really learned to shoot off the dribble, he has an NBA-ready spot-up shooting game.

As far as classic 3-and-D prospects go, Jacob Evans may be one of the best in this draft.

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