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Olivier Hanlan

Hanlan wasn’t available for comment, but since he’s ranked No. 41 on ESPN’s Chad Ford‘s Big Board, and since the Suns have a second round selection at No. 44, it’s worth taking a look at what this undersized shooting guard might have to offer.

A First-Team All-ACC selection, Hanlan was really the only good thing about the Boston College Eagles this year. He averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game his junior season, showing an ability to knock down shots and get to the free throw line.

“He had a really good career,” McDonough said. “I was with the Celtics when he started his freshman year so I watched him a lot at Boston College and he’s continued to improve these past few years.”

Hanlan is a bit undersized for his position of shooting guard at 6’4″, and he’s not an elite athlete, but he is very quick. He came three-quarters-length of the court from tying Tyler Haws’ record in the notorious three-minute run drill, finishing at 28. McDonough believes his experience carrying his team will help his game translate to the next level.

“He’s an impressive kid, an impressive player, he showed good quickness today and he’s had the ball in his hands a lot over the past three years,” he said. “I think a lot of times that helps expedite the learning curve, especially when you’re playing with a less talented team because you do have the ball and you have to make decisions against a lot of defenses that are designed to either try to slow you down or try to get the ball out of your hands.”

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