Jerian Grant: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) reacts during the second half against the Wichita State Shockers in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) reacts during the second half against the Wichita State Shockers in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Jerian Grant
Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) reacts during the second half against the Wichita State Shockers in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

As the 2015 NBA Draft approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the top prospects in this year’s class to gain a sense of what the Phoenix Suns should do with their pick. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Jerian Grant.

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Fans are probably worn out by the idea of drafting a point guard to back up Eric Bledsoe (and serve as insurance for Brandon Knight), but at No. 13, this 6’4″ combo guard could be on the Suns’ draft board. Phoenix is crazy about having versatility in the backcourt, and Jerian Grant’s ability to play both the 1 and the 2 could make him a realistic option when the Suns are on the clock.

Even better, Grant represents one of the more experienced options available in this year’s draft. A four-year guard out of Notre Dame, Grant is coming off a tremendous season in which his leadership was a major asset to the Fighting Irish.

Grant is projected to be a late lottery pick or a mid-first round selection, so there’s a good chance the Suns will be choosing between him and a myriad of other draft prospects. If the Suns are drafting by best available player, where does Grant fit in that conversation?

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