Utah Jazz: 10 potential draft targets in NCAA Tournament

Jared Butler, Baylor

*Stats provided as of 3/7/20

Sophomore guard Jared Butler has been the best player on arguably the best team in the country during the 2019-20 season. Though the Bears have lost some momentum of late, they’ll still have a good chance of entering the tournament with a number one seed.

I knew Baylor would be good this season, but I didn’t think they’d be this good. Butler leads an elite guard line while averaging 15.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He hits 39 percent of his three’s and also gives you 1.6 steals per game.

He does his work on both ends of the court and plays multiple positions while doing it. He had some health concerns entering college, and I’d say that’s the main concern of mine. Skill wise, he’s got a complete game and is still getting better and better.

Butler hasn’t got as much draft love as most players on this list, but a great showing in the tournament could help him out. If he decides to come out, I could see him landing anywhere from the late first round to the middle of the second round.

Jared Butler would be an intriguing project for the Utah Jazz. He may not be the best target, but I love what I’m seeing from this 19 year old guard.