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2017 NBA Mock Draft: New York Knicks And A Full Round 1

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) moves the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Stanford won 76-69. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) moves the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Stanford won 76-69. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

27. Brooklyn Nets: Semi Ojeleye, SMU Mustangs

Position: Small Forward
Age: 22 (12/5/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.75″, 241 pounds, 6’9.75″
2016-17 Slash Line: .487/.424/.785
2016-17 Season Averages: 34.1 MPG, 19.0 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.1 3PM

The Brooklyn Nets have two first-round draft picks, which is a win when one considers how far the previous regime set the organization back. Having drafted a promising young power forward in Ivan Rabb at No. 23, the Nets address the other forward position at No. 27.

Brooklyn needs to invest in promising talent and there may not be a better fit available at No. 27 than SMU Mustangs small forward Semi Ojeleye.

Ojeleye is a 6’7″ small forward with a 6’10” wingspan, a muscular 241-pound frame, and a 40.5″ max vertical leap. In addition to being an explosive athlete with a powerful frame, Ojeleye is a knockdown 3-point shooter with intriguing offensive versatility.

There aren’t many perimeter players who combine power with shooting, and the fact that Ojeleye can is why Brooklyn should take a chance on him.

With Ojeleye and Rabb added to the equation, Brooklyn can continue to build for the future with two players who display intriguing versatility. While Rabb is more of an interior-based player with the mobility to run the floor, Ojeleye does just about everything on offense, including post up.

Brooklyn could make a more ambitious selection here, but the Ojeleye pick is one that could pay off at quite a high level.

If not, the New York Knicks should pounce with a trade up.

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