NBA Draft: 5 March Madness prospects the New York Knicks may target
By Adam Kester
March Madness NBA Draft Prospects — TyTy Washington
Knicks fans have been clamoring for a point guard of the future and TyTy Washington could be that guy. The freshman guard out of Kentucky has some classic guard skills at his disposal that are captivating, and he’s a very realistic option for NY.
Speed is the name of the game for TyTy Washington. He’s lightning quick and he uses that speed to his advantage when floating around the court. He is one of the most electrifying players you will see this March Madness.
Of the Knicks’ current young guards and wings, Washington would likely already be the best passer in the group. He’s no Chris Paul- or LaMelo Ball-level passer/half-court floor general, but Washington has some really nice maneuvering skills that you like to see out of a point guard. His understanding of getting teammates involved and operating an offense are all there. Washington seems to grade well in plenty of advanced metrics as well.
The uptempo nature of his game could be fun to pair alongside other players such as Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. He’s not the most explosive athlete, but his ability to impact the game in multiple ways from the guard position could be big for the Knicks.
People will likely be divided on Washington as he is the classic “combo guard” who you’re not quite sure where he projects to be most effective — point guard or shooting guard. He’ll have a big opportunity to really showcase himself for Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.