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NBA Draft 2017 Prospect Watch: Luke Kennard

By Lukas Harkins

Dec 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) points toward a teammate during a game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at T-Mobile Arena. Duke won the game 94-45. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) points toward a teammate during a game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at T-Mobile Arena. Duke won the game 94-45. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sportsat Barclays Center.
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sportsat Barclays Center. /

What the Experts Say

(as of 5/20/17)

Draft Express (Jonathan Givony): 16th

ESPN (Chad Ford): 14th

CBS (Howard Megdal): 35th

Sporting News (Sam Vecenie): 13th

The Step Back (Trevor Magnotti): 17th

Behind the Buck Pass (Lukas Harkins): 24th

Quotes:

Draft Express on Kennard’s ability to do more than shoot in their report:

"“He was very functional operating out of the pick and roll, in no small part due to his shot-making prowess, but also because of his ability to find the open man. Kennard sees over the top of the defense at 6’6 and is a very willing facilitator who almost never turns the ball over. He makes quick reads and decisions within the flow of the offense, seeing things evolving on the court and adjusting on the fly with a very high basketball IQ. There are some NBA people that feel he has legit combo guard potential with his strong handle, impressive vision, and ability to make shots off the bounce, something that would certainly boost his NBA prospects.”"

Bleacher Report on where Kennard can succeed in the NBA:

"“Kennard is a “fit” prospect. Both his immediate impact and his long-term outlook will be dependent on landing with a team that can highlight his strengths, namely ball movement and shooting, and minimize his defensive question marks. If the right spot is found, he’s one of the most undervalued assets.”"

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