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New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft Point Guards To Keep An Eye On

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard De'Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during the game against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard De'Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during the game against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) reacts as he drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) reacts as he drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaiah Briscoe, Kentucky Wildcats

Projected: Late First, Early Second
Age: 20 (4/13/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’2.5″, 216 pounds, 6’8″
2016-17 Slash Line: .474/.292/.667
2016-17 Season Averages: 30.6 MPG, 13.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 3PM

If we’re talking upside, then Isaiah Briscoe best compares to a player who won five championships with Phil Jackson: Ron Harper. Though not nearly as tall as Harper, Briscoe is a powerfully built point guard who can create his own offense and has the physical tools for high-quality defense.

Jackson loves having size in the backcourt, which makes Briscoe both a likely and rational target for the New York Knicks in 2017.

Briscoe could be available early in the second round or late in the first. He would be a reach if the Knicks secure a lottery pick, but he could be worth acquiring if Jackson adds a second first-rounder via trade.

Briscoe isn’t the most efficient shooter in the country, but his work ethic is strong, as evidenced by his slash line improving from .439/.135/.460 in 2015-16 to .473/.292/.667 in 2016-17.

Briscoe has a powerful body and elite handles that help him break down defenders and get to the rim. He’s been a competitive defender under John Calipari and has shown the ability to facilitate in both transition and the half court.

Briscoe may not be high on many draft boards in February, but scouting him should be one of the Knicks’ top priorities from hereon out.

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