Phoenix Suns: 5 Options In The 2015 NBA Draft At No. 44
2. Tyler Harvey
There hasn’t been too much buzz surrounding Tyler Harvey, which makes sense since he’s coming from the virtually unknown Eastern Washington. But this 6’4″ shooting guard led the nation in scoring at 23.1 points per game and if he’s still on the board when the Suns select at No. 44, they might not be able to find a more elite shooter in the draft.
Harvey was a deadly three-point shooter during his two years in college, shooting 43.1 percent from downtown on a jaw-dropping 9.3 three-point attempts per game as a sophomore. His ability to shoot off the dribble — not to mention his high basketball IQ — could wind up classifying this 21-year-old as Stephen Curry Lite (ideally).
Like Curry, Harvey is tad undersized and he isn’t an explosive athlete. But he’s quick with the ball, he doesn’t commit a lot of turnovers and he’s in range pretty much the second he crosses the half-court line. Sleeping on a guy who can create his own offense in the second round would be a mistake depending on who’s available.
The Suns had Harvey in for a pre-draft workout, so he’ll definitely be on their radar in the second round. Unless Phoenix somehow lands Devin Booker, McDonough won’t be able to find a better three-point threat at this point in the draft, so if that’s the decision he decides to go in, don’t be surprised to see this relatively unknown prospect donning the purple and orange.
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