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New York Knicks: Top 5 PGs in the 2018 NBA Draft before NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

TUSCALOOSA, AL - JANUARY 27: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Coleman Coliseum on January 27, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - JANUARY 27: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Coleman Coliseum on January 27, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 28: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the game at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 28: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the game at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The Kentucky Wildcats are known for producing star-caliber guards. John Calipari may not have a John Wall or a Devin Booker on the current roster, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the tools to be a high-quality starter or a superb third guard in the NBA.

With a ceiling much higher than that, Gilgeous-Alexander could be a dark horse option for the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Gilgeous-Alexander is a 6’6” point guard with a massive wingspan and the athleticism to defend multiple positions. He can create for his teammates as a penetrating playmaker, and has flashed the ability to knock down the outside shot with consistency.

Alexander isn’t a high-volume shooter, but his shot selection is that of a player who’s wise beyond his years—a truth that bodes well for his transition to the NBA.

If Gilgeous-Alexander weren’t playing for Kentucky, he’d likely spend another season in college to address the flaws in his game. Since he plays for Calipari, however, it’s far to believe he’ll instead be a project player whom NBA teams are tasked with developing.

If the Knicks don’t believe Emmanuel Mudiay can be the point guard of the future, then a backcourt of Gilgeous-Alexander and Frank Ntilikina could be the way to go.

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