Valley of the Suns 2018 Mock Draft 2.0

TULSA, OK - MARCH 19: De'Anthony Melton #22 of the USC Trojans is defended by Jake Lindsey #3 of the Baylor Bears during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 19, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TULSA, OK - MARCH 19: De'Anthony Melton #22 of the USC Trojans is defended by Jake Lindsey #3 of the Baylor Bears during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 19, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE – MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Jaren Jackson might be the best fit for the Mavs, but I suspect that as the combine and individual workouts progress you’ll see Bagley stand out as a superior option.  His diverse skill set and athleticism are a nice fit alongside Barnes and Smith Jr.  He was a man among boys at one of the best programs in the country and always seemed to rise to the moment.  Being paired with two other Carolina standouts almost makes enough sense to be logical.  He and Dennis Smith would be a devastating pick and role tandem.