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Josh Hart, Villanova, SG, 6-6, 210

The Big East player of the year as well as defensive player of the year averaged an impressive 18.7 points a game to go along with 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals. An average athlete by NBA standards, Hart does have good size and a solid 6-8 wingspan that will help him check both guards and forwards on the perimeter. He doesn’t have any elite skills offensively but he is an efficient scorer who shot 40% from three-point range on more than five attempts a game. NBA scouts say they are impressed with Hart’s toughness and nose for the ball on defense, which will serve him well at the next level.

-- Tyler Blint-Welsh

Reaction: The Lakers moved back in the draft to take Josh Hart. He’s a very competitive player who plays the guard position.

-- Broderick Turner

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-nba-draft-2017-live-updates-utah-jazz-choose-josh-hart-with-30th-1498186310-htmlstory.html

Josh Hart is a versatile shooting guard with NBA-level size and length who does a bit of everything to help the team win. Hart is a very complete player, who’s best NBA attribute right now might be his jump shot (40.4 3p% last year). He’s a very efficient player, who’s added in some playmaking over time to his tough defense and mature style of play.

At 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds with a 6-foot-8 wingspan, Hart has solid size and length for the 2 guard position. He can guard multiple positions on defense with his smarts, tenacity and strength. Hart’s defensive and shooting ability gives him role playing potential as a 3-and-D guy right now, which gives him a high floor as a prospect.

While Hart is a solid athlete, he won’t be blowing anybody away with his explosiveness, quickness or overall speed at the next level. This does limit his potential in isolation situations, and might make him struggle in situations where he has to create on his own.

Hart is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, master of none type prospect. He’ll need to hope his 3-point range translates to the longer line so that defenses have to run him off the line. Hart has a good work ethic and the maturity to find a niche at the next level — I think he’ll find a role for a team in time.

NBA comparison: Courtney Lee

2016-17 stats: 18.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.5 SPG, 51.0 FG%, 40.4 3P%, 74.7 FT%

https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/lakers/josh-hart-brings-lakers/

16. Josh Hart
Villanova
Shooting guard
Big Board: No. 37
Stats: No. 8

Consensus: 1.2 WARP

One of the most productive players in college basketball as a senior, Hart has no statistical weaknesses, and he has strengths in terms of 2-point percentage and shooting.

Hart projects to a 3-and-D role in the NBA, and indeed his second-best comp is Danny Green. (Of course, his best comp is MarShon Brooks. The draft is hard.)

KidPistol wrote:Hey, non-lakers fan chiming in on this pick however I'm a huge Nova supporter and I will admit, I'm a bit jealous that you guys got my favorite player in the draft. He's a great player that's under the radar but Josh is a great kid. He plays with major heart no pun intended and he's probably one of the more efficient shooters in the draft. Solid 3&D for the Lakers and even though I have nothing but hatred towards the Lakers, I hope you guys treat Josh well and allow him to play a bit. In fact, I hope you guys start him. He'd definitely be an all rookie team member if given the right amount of minutes.

Definitely interested in seeing how the Ball/Hart back court would do especially if Nick ditches town.

RingsDontLie wrote:Why does he remind me of Chauncey. Listed as 6'5 but looks more like a stalky 6'3 guy in some clips unless he grew in college...uses his stocky frame well when driving, and just a good all around skillset. Could be a valuable role player? Maybe more?

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