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New York Knicks: 14 NBA Draft Targets in the 2017 NCAA Tournament

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New York Knicks: 14 NBA Draft Targets in the 2017 NCAA Tournament 12
Mar 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) controls the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves around Colorado Buffaloes forward Lucas Siewert (25) during the second half during the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. Arizona won 92-78. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

6. Lauri Markkanen, Arizona Wildcats

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Age: 19 (05/22/1997)
  • Height, Weight: 7’0.0″ 225 pounds
  • 2016-17 Slash Line: .490/.432/.824
  • 2016-17 Averages: 30.5 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.5 BPG, 0.4 SPG

Lauri Markkanen is a seven-footer who can shoot and handle the ball a little bit. The Knicks already have one of those, but two can’t hurt.

Markkanen is currently slated to go seventh to the Knicks by Draft Express.

https://youtu.be/AqIfWJc-LQQ

Unlike Porzingis, Markkanen has trouble playing defense at all. His short wingspan limits him from being a successful shot blocker.

The native of Finland is third on his team in blocks with only 17 blocks all season.

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Chip Murphy
Chip Murphy

I'm ESNY's Executive Editor for EliteSportsNY.com.
I cover the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.
Email: chip.murphy@elitesportsny.com

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