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New York Knicks: NBA Draft Prospects Who Shined In Round Of 64

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Troy Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Troy Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) moves to the basket against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) moves to the basket against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the second half in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Rawle Alkins, Arizona Wildcats

Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 19 (10/29/1997)
Height & Weight: 6’5″ & 220 pounds
2016-17 Slash Line: .468/.383/.733
2016-17 Season Averages: 28.0 MPG, 11.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.3 3PM

Rawle Alkins is in the Top 30 on my draft board, but is regarded as a player who’s better off waiting for 2018 NBA Draft. In 2017, however, he could come out of college and find his place as a project player with the New York Knicks as a second-round draft pick.

The Knicks need a player who can consistently get to the rim, and during the Round of 64, Alkins proved capable of doing exactly that.

Alkins poured in 20 points, five assists, four rebounds, and one block in 32 minutes of action. He led Arizona to a 100-82 win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks by putting forth a legitimately perfect performance.

In addition to stuffing the stat sheet, Alkins shot 8-of-8 from the field, 2-of-2 from 3-point range, 2-of-2 from the free throw line, and committed zero turnovers.

Alkins’ upside comparison is somewhere along the lines of Lance Stephenson in an Indiana Pacers jersey. He has a powerful frame and a nose for getting to the rim, as well as valuable abilities to crash the boards and facilitate in a pinch.

Alkins’ outside shot has been a revelation, as well, as has his team defense. Alkins has star potential and minimal risk attached to him.

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