After Tuesday's NBA draft lottery, we know the Sixers will hold pick Nos. 10 and 26 (see story). Here are six prospects that could interest them at those spots.
At No. 10
Mikal Bridges, SF, Villanova
Bridges offers great size, length and athleticism. Those traits will allow him to guard one through four at the next level. He's an ideal fit for the Sixers, who love to switch on everything. His shot and overall scoring improved each year he was at Villanova. He'll need to diversify his offensive game a bit to earn more minutes at the next level.
Miles Bridges, SF, Michigan State
The other Bridges is an explosive athlete with a thick frame. He'll earn his money in the NBA on the defensive end of the floor. His shot is a bit inconsistent (38 percent from three) but his form is solid. The Celtics threw a whole bunch of athletes at the Sixers defensively during the Eastern Conference semifinals. Bridges could help the Sixers get on their level.
Michael Porter Jr., SF/PF, Missouri
Chances are Porter won't be there at 10, but it's a possibility. Porter was one of the top recruits in the country coming out of high school. A back injury that required surgery forced him to miss all but three games during his freshman season. If teams are scared off by the injury, it could be an opportunity for the Sixers to swoop in. Porter will be too big for wings to guard and too athletic for big men. His jump shot is strong, but he'll need to develop his feel for the game at the next level.
At No. 26
Chandler Hutchison, SF, Boise State
Coming from Boise State, questions will arise about Hutchison's level of competition, but this kid looks like a player. He's a long athlete that's added muscle to his frame every year. He's seen tremendous growth as a shooter and driver. He needs to develop his left hand a little more and could still stand to add a little more weight, but Hutchison is an intriguing prospect in the back end of the first.
Bruce Brown Jr., G, Miami
Brown profiles more as an athlete than a basketball player at this point. His shot actually regressed in his sophomore season (35 percent to 27 percent from three), but the freshman year shows there may be potential there. Brown has proven to be a decent facilitator (four assists per game) and rebounder (7.1 boards per game). Like Miles Bridges, he's an athlete that will add something on both ends.
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Donte DiVincenzo, G, Villanova
DiVincenzo grew every season for the Wildcats, culminating in earning the Most Outstanding Player in the championship game. DiVincenzo is a tremendous athlete that provided Villanova instant offense and unbelievable energy off the bench. While his value will likely never be higher, the Michael Jordan of Delaware may choose to come back and help defend the Wildcats' title. With that said, he probably has the tools to help an NBA team off the bench next season.
