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New York Knicks: Top 10 2018 NBA Draft options as of the Final Four

By Maxwell Ogden

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 25: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 25: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 08: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes works against Joel Berry II #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 8, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 08: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes works against Joel Berry II #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half during the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 8, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

The Miami Hurricanes play home to one of the most promising young players in the 2018 NBA Draft. Lonnie Walker IV has more untapped potential than just about anything else, but he has the tools to become one of the true stars of his class.

Walker is being pushed to hone his craft with another season at the collegiate level, but if he instead declares for the NBA Draft, he could be a steal.

Walker is an explosive athlete who has no trouble blowing by the first defender and finishing at the rim. Whether it’s a powerful throw-down above the cylinder or a finesse play such as an acrobatic layup or a crafty floater, he never ceases to impress.

It’s more raw talent than anything else at this stage, but Walker has all of the tools to develop into one of the better pure scorers in the NBA.

Defensively, Walker is an absolute terror when he’s locked in and focused. He can pressure the ball with his length and athleticism, and does an excellent job of fighting over screens when he puts his mind to doing so.

There are reasons for concern, but that’s the case for every freshman whom the New York Knicks will be evaluating this coming June.

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