New York Knicks: NBA Draft Point Guards To Watch In 2016-17

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Mar 19, 2016; Denver , CO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Steve Prohm celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) after Iowa State vs Arkansas Little Rock during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Monte Morris, Iowa State Cyclones

Class: Senior
Age: 21 (6/27/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’2.5″, 172 pounds, 6’2″
2015-16 Slash Line: .487/.358/.729
2015-16 Season Averages: 38.0 MPG, 13.8 PPG, 6.9 APG, 3.9 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 1.1 3PM

The Iowa State Cyclones have one of the most skilled point guards in the country in Monte Morris. He has the size, length, court vision, range as a shooter, and defensive potential to make a consistent impact on both ends of the floor.

If the New York Knicks are in need of a point guard at the end of the first round or early in the second round, Morris could be the target.

Morris has averaged 6.9 assists per game in 2015-16 and 5.2 in 2014-15. He’s a tremendous facilitator who can set the table for shooters, work the pick and roll, and run the show in transition with smooth bounce passes and lobs.

Morris will need to prove he’s an NBA-caliber all-around player, but he’s certainly discovered a skill that can keep him employed at the next level.

Adding a player who can work the pick and roll and facilitate would be a wise move for the Knicks. Jeff Hornacek can keep the offense flowing with his motion offense, but the presence of a true facilitator would be invaluable.

Morris is likely to be a second-round draft pick, which is where the Knicks should target him.

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