Utah Jazz: 10 potential draft targets in NCAA Tournament

Tre Jones, Duke

*Stats provided as of 3/7/20

Duke’s Tre Jones may very well be the best player and best fit for the Utah Jazz on this list. The sophomore point guard and brother of Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones has played like a lottery pick all season long for the Blue Devils.

Jones probably could have been drafted in the second round of last years draft, but he opted to return to school and showcase his improvements. He’s averaging 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.2 assists while shooting 36 percent from deep.

He’s led Duke to a 22-7 (14-5 in conference) record with his tenacious defense and leadership. Duke is projected to have a top-three seed going into the tournament, and while they aren’t the favorites to go all the way, they’re looking at a deep run.

I think Jones would fit perfectly on the Jazz. They could use a young point guard to develop behind Mike Conley. His defense and playmaking are NBA ready, and if he continues to add consistency with his shot, he has a chance to be very good.

With Utah’s player development staff, I could see Jones turning into a really good starting point guard one day. He has the tools to be a pest on both sides of the ball and has a chance to increase his draft stock even more during the tournament.