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

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Antonio Blakeney (2) waves to fans as he leaves the floor after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Antonio Blakeney (2) waves to fans as he leaves the floor after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in game seven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Dwayne Bacon (4) drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Dwayne Bacon, Florida State Seminoles

Class: Sophomore
Age: 21 (8/30/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5″, 202 pounds, 6’8″
2015-16 Slash Line: .447/.281/.714
2015-16 Season Averages: 28.8 MPG, 15.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.9 3PM

Dwayne Bacon is one of the most athletically gifted players in the country. His jump shot is still a work in progress, but the Florida State Seminoles have a physical force of a player who can be of significant long-term value.

Bacon is close to the prototype from a physical perspective, and he’s a consistent jump shot away from being a starting-caliber player.

Bacon is a 6’5″ and 202-pound athlete with a 6’8″ wingspan and an explosive vertical leap. He can elevate with what seems like ease, which makes him an invaluable asset both on the drive and on the fast break.

That athletic ability would be a welcome addition to the New York Knicks’ crop of young players, which primarily includes grounded guards or big men.

Bacon recorded 12 20-point games during his freshman season with the Seminoles. He recorded four double-doubles, thus establishing his ability to kickstart the transition attack by grabbing rebounds and turning up court.

Bacon needs to improve his jump shot, but he could be a quality second-round target for the Knicks in 2017.

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