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

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) runs past St. John's Red Storm forward Richard Freudenberg (20) for a score during the second half at Wells Fargo. The Villanova Wildcats won 92-79. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) runs past St. John's Red Storm forward Richard Freudenberg (20) for a score during the second half at Wells Fargo. The Villanova Wildcats won 92-79. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Providence, RI, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) shoots a three point shot against the Providence Friars during the first half at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Providence, RI, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) shoots a three point shot against the Providence Friars during the first half at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

Josh Hart, Villanova Wildcats

Projected: Late First, Early Second
Age: 21 (3/6/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5.5″, 204 pounds, 6’8.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .518/.403/.789
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.2 MPG, 18.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.5 SPG, 2.0 3PM

The Villanova Wildcats are the defending NCAA Division I champions and Josh Hart is the star of the show. A deceptively explosive athlete with size, strength, and a well-rounded skill set, Hart has the tools to be the ultimate NBA role player.

If the New York Knicks acquire a second first-round draft pick in 2017, then Hart could be the perfect player to select as a building block.

Hart stands at just under 6’6″ with a 38.5″ max vertical leap and a proven history of showing up in big games. He’s an efficient 3-point shooter who has become more willing to let it fly during his senior season—and he’s maintained his efficiency while doing so.

Hart is also a capable post player who’s comfortable playing inside and underrated in his ability to create for others as a facilitator.

Defensively, Hart has been coached well and provides a consistent and concerted effort in man and zone sets. In many ways, he’s comparable to a younger Arron Afflalo in the sense that he has no identifiable flaws as far as pure skill is concerned.

Hart may or may not have star potential, but he has a well-rounded skill set, athleticism, and the tools to either be a starter or the perfect sixth man in the NBA.

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