New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft Prospects Who Shined In Elite Eight

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Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) works around Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyler Dorsey, Oregon Ducks

Position: Point Guard
Age: 21 (2/4/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4″, 180 pounds, 6’3″
2016-17 Slash Line: .472/.423/.732
2016-17 Season Averages: 29.8 MPG, 14.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 2.2 3PM

The Oregon Ducks are going to the Final Four for the first time since it won the inaugural NCAA Tournament in 1939—when it was an eight-team tournament. Dana Altman has solidified his place as an elite head coach and Tyler Dorsey has become a true star.

A second-round prospect who could be available when the New York Knicks utilize the Chicago Bulls’ and Houston Rockets’ picks.

Dorsey has scored at least 20 points in all seven of Oregon’s postseason games during the 2016-17 season. His performance in the Elite Eight may have been his best yet, however, as he went up against an NBA-caliber perimeter.

Against the Kansas Jayhawks, Dorsey went off for 27 points, five rebounds, one assist, and a steal on 9-of-13 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 shooting from 3-point range.

Dorsey is an elite 3-point shooter who’s converting at a rate of 17-of-26 from 3-point range during the 2017 NCAA Tournament. He’s now shooting 41.5 percent from 3-point range over the course of his two collegiate seasons.

Though Dorsey may not be a great facilitator, he’s an outstanding shooter who could play the Derek Fisher role in the triangle offense.

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