New York Knicks: Top 5 2017 NBA Draft Prospects In The Final Four

5. Joel Berry II, North Caroline Tar Heels

Position: Point Guard
Age: 21 (4/1/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’0″, 185 pounds, 6’3.25″
2016-17 Slash Line: .439/.392/.808
2016-17 Season Averages: 30.1 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 3.6 APG, 3.1 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 2.3 3PM

North Carolina Tar Heels point guard Joel Berry II has a chance to come off the board during the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. He’s not the most ball-dominant of players, but he’s an outstanding 3-point shooter who takes excellent care of the ball.

If the New York Knicks decide to draft a point guard during the second round, then it stands to reason that Berry will be on the radar.

Berry’s primary skill is his 3-point shooting, which fits well in the triangle offense. Over the course of the past two seasons, he’s converted a combined 150 3-point field goals made, including 82 in 2016-17, on an efficient shooting mark of .388.

Berry has also done a solid job of creating penetration and getting to the free throw line during the 2016-17 season, where he’s a highly efficient shooter.

Berry’s shining moment during the 2017 NCAA Tournament was a 26-point eruption during UNC’s 92-80 win over the Butler Bulldogs. He shot 8-of-13 from the field, 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and 7-of-9 from the free throw line.

If the New York Knicks are looking for a point guard to step up during the Final Four, then Berry is one of the players to watch—both with and without the ball in his hands.