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NBA mock draft: The Utah Jazz and our composite top 30 picks

By Ryan Aston

TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 27: Tyler Rawson #21 of the Utah Utes defends Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the college basketball game at McKale Center on January 27, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Utes 74-73. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - JANUARY 27: Tyler Rawson #21 of the Utah Utes defends Deandre Ayton #13 of the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the college basketball game at McKale Center on January 27, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Utes 74-73. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /
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Khyri Thomas Creighton
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 16: Khyri Thomas #2 of the Creighton Buejays attempts a shot in their game against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

With the 21st pick, the Utah Jazz select…

Creighton Bluejays. Khyri Thomas. 21. player. 118. . Guard

High mock: 20  Low Mock: 30
Height: 6-4  Weight: 210  Wingspan: 6-10.5  Age: 22
2017-18 Stats: 15.1 PTS, 4.4 REB, 1.7 STL, .538 FG, .411 3PT, .788 FT

He’s 22 years old, i.e. one of the oldest players in the draft pool, so you have to question his upside. Still, Thomas could be an early rotation player as a 3-and-D guy of the Avery Bradley mold. Has those really long, Donovan Mitchell-esque measurements and was committed to being a physical defender in college.

Khyris Thomas is also one of the best shooters in the draft. Even if his potential really is limited, I would argue he has a high floor. He’ll help teams win games for a lot of years. If the Jazz do end up with him, it’s probably a win.

Next: Late First Round (Nos. 22-30)