3 realistic targets Knicks can draft with No. 11 pick
1: Bennedict Mathurin
Ah, Bennedict Mathurin. Before the draft lottery, his name was the most frequent one to pop up in mock drafts and that’ll likely continue to stay the same since New York has the No. 11 pick.
The six-foot-six guard finished his sophomore season at Arizona by averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1 steal in 37 games and 32.5 minutes. Mathurin shot 45% from the floor, 36.9% from the 3-point line, and 76.4% from the free-throw line.
Out of the three players listed in this article, Mathurin’s the most likely one to be a top 10 pick, which would be just out of the Knicks’ reach. If he ends up being New York’s top option and he ends up going off the board before No. 11, it’ll be interesting to see what Leon Rose will then do.
Mathurin’s athleticism is what makes him stand out the most. He’s a solid shooter off the dribble, but his shooting and shot selection are things that he needs to work on at the next level, along with his defense.
Like Agbaji, if Mathurin were to be drafted by the Knicks, he wouldn’t be the starting point guard, but players like Mathurin don’t come around too often. If he goes No. 11, he could very well end up being one of the biggest steals of the draft and that’s a win that New York desperately needs.
