Draft Targets
Pick #11: Kevon Looney, Power Forward, UCLA
If the teams were drafting solely off of upside, Looney would be a top 5 pick. However, they’re not and Looney is a long-term project for any team that takes him, which is the reason why he falls this late. However, a young team like the Jazz can afford to wait, and as long as the light at the end of the tunnel is blinding, they will. Looney is a fantastic rebounder already, in addition to having a nice feel for the pick and roll on offense. Though only taking 1.5 a game, Looney is averaging a ridiculous 46% on three pointers, and could be a dangerous inside-out threat in the pros. He’s a solid defender as well, and considering the Jazz’s lack of depth up front after dealing away C Enes Kanter, makes for a nice selection for Utah here.
Pick #11: Kevon Looney, Power Forward, UCLA
If the teams were drafting solely off of upside, Looney would be a top 5 pick. However, they’re not and Looney is a long-term project for any team that takes him, which is the reason why he falls this late. However, a young team like the Jazz can afford to wait, and as long as the light at the end of the tunnel is blinding, they will. Looney is a fantastic rebounder already, in addition to having a nice feel for the pick and roll on offense. Though only taking 1.5 a game, Looney is averaging a ridiculous 46% on three pointers, and could be a dangerous inside-out threat in the pros. He’s a solid defender as well, and considering the Jazz’s lack of depth up front after dealing away C Enes Kanter, makes for a nice selection for Utah here.