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New York Knicks: Five sleeper wings to know in 2018 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 24: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on February 24, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 24: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on February 24, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – JANUARY 3: Guard Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos elevates for a dunk during second half action against the New Mexico Lobos on January 3, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 90-62. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – JANUARY 3: Guard Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos elevates for a dunk during second half action against the New Mexico Lobos on January 3, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 90-62. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

Age: 21 (4/26/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7″, 196 pounds, 7’0″
Slash Line: .475/.359/.728
Season Averages: 31.0 MPG, 20.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.5 3PM

If the New York Knicks are looking for a prospect who can defend on one end and space the floor on the other, then Chandler Hutchison is an option worth considering. If the Knicks are searching for a player who can create in isolation, then Hutchison is again a viable option.

There are some who question Hutchison’s NBA potential based on his average athleticism, but he has the skill level to be an absolute steal.

Hutchison is a 6’7″ wing who has a tight handle, a solid jump shot, and ambidextrous finishing ability. He doesn’t blow by defenders with a quick first step, but can easily attack a closeout with his NBA-caliber knowledge of how to play the angles.

Hutchison has also proven capable of attacking a set defense with his size, handle, and IQ as strengths that complement his fundamental polish.

Defensively, Hutchison’s length is a strength that he manages to utilize against players at multiple positions. His greatest strength at this point is his rebounding, but he should at least be a quality team defender in the event that a coach can get him to buy in.

Coupled with Hutchison’s vision as a passer and his off-ball value as a scorer, he could be an ideal prospect for the Knicks to scout and consider.

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