2016 NBA Mock Draft: Brown Rises to Top-5, Murray Falls Out

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PG/SG. Vanderbilt. Wade Baldwin IV. 12. player. 125.

Mar 15, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers of First Four of the NCAA men /

Baldwin is another prospect with a very high ceiling. He plays excellent defense, he shoots well from beyond the arc (42% from three in two years at Vandy). At 6’4″ with a 6’11” wingspan, he is well-suited to spend the next 10 years harassing the best point guards in the NBA.

The Atlanta Hawks just traded their starting point guard to the Indiana Pacers, and they need some depth at the point guard. Baldwin’s defensive versatility and ability to shoot off the ball would give him the ability to play both guard positions for Utah. His versatility could fit in well as a backup point guard in their backcourt, and give them another option if Dennis Schroeder struggles with injuries.

Utah could very well select another big man who falls out of the top 10 as they did last year with Trey Lyles to provide some depth for Gobert, who has battled an injury as well. However, the starting point guard position is a dire need for the Jazz.

The team might go another direction with the 12th overall pick. Hawks might choose Malachi Richardson here, but Baldwin fits the bill.

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