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Phoenix Suns Second Round guard prospects

By Khaleel Abdullah

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 2: The Phoenix Suns huddle before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 2: The Phoenix Suns huddle before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – MARCH 08: Boston College Eagles guard Ky Bowman (0) during the ACC Tournament College Basketball Game between the Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles on March 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – MARCH 08: Boston College Eagles guard Ky Bowman (0) during the ACC Tournament College Basketball Game between the Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles on March 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

9. Ky Bowman – Boston College/From North Carolina (6-1 190, 19-years-old)

Ky had pretty good shooting numbers with a 43-37-80 line and could score (17.8 points), pass to the open man (4.8 assists) and pick pockets (1.5 steals) this season. He also rebounded the ball very well for a guard his size (6.8 rebounds). As a 19-year-old, one might think playing against competition might be too much for him. However, he thrived against ranked teams averaging 20.3 points, a whopping 8.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 6 such games. This solid play got him All-ACC Honorable Mention honors. He absolutely loves the game and that desire alone in a player would be a benefit to the Suns. The toughness that comes with him being a highly sought-after 4-star recruit for football in high school would help also. By the time his senior year came, he decided he no longer wanted to play football as he wanted to follow his heart and play basketball. He de-committed from North Carolina and declined another full ride offer from Alabama, who had won 3 Championships in their last six years at the time of their offer. After a lot of work, he got on with Boston College to play basketball, became the man and is now ready to contribute on a pro level.

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