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

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Jan 3, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against Texas A&M Aggies forward Tonny Trocha-Morelos (10) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Texas A&M 100-58. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

De’Aaron Fox, Kentucky Wildcats

Projected: Top 10
Age: 19 (12/20/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’3.5″, 171 pounds, 6’6.25″
2016-17 Slash Line: .459/.173/.723
2016-17 Season Averages: 29.5 MPG, 15.5 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.2 RPG, 1.5 SPG

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari has a long history of securing commitments from elite point guards. The latest point guard to rise up draft boards is freshman sensation and potential NBA star De’Aaron Fox.

Fox has garnered comparisons to point guard John Wall, which is reason enough for Phil Jackson and the front office to value him as a top option.

Fox is an explosive athlete who can drive the lane and finish with both power and creativity. He’s also a tremendous facilitator who sees the floor well, identifies options quickly, and makes crisp passes to his teammates.

With a 38.5″ max vertical leap and the size and length to make plays in the passing lanes, Fox is evolving into a legitimate two-way player.

Enticing as this all may be, Fox needs to improve his jump shot if he’s going to realize his potential. The fact that it’s a correctable skill, however, is reason to be less discouraged and more focused on what he does well.

The New York Knicks need playmakers who defend, and Fox checks those important boxes—an impressive combination for a freshman.

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