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Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) smiles during the first half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Northern Kentucky Norse at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Malik Monk, G, Kentucky (No change)

Monk has one of the highest variances of anyone in the draft. He’s someone who consistently lived up to the moment at Kentucky, draining clutch 3-pointers. He is someone with All-Star potential, and he’s not afraid to take the big shot. That stuff matters. But is it enough to warrant a top-10 pick?

The best perimeter shooting guard in the draft, Monk will stretch the floor from Day 1. His shot is translatable, but the rest of his game is the question. Will Monk simply be a 3-point specialist? Or can he develop other ways to score and use his length and athleticism to become a plus defender? He needs to round out his game to be worth a top pick.

10. Donovan Mitchell, G, Louisville (Prev. 11)

One of the fastest risers in the draft, Donovan Mitchell has all the tools you look for in a guard prospect. His measurables (6-foot-3 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan) compare to Dwyane Wade, and he has the athleticism to boot (he dunked on his opponents with regularity).

Mitchell will be able to defend right away, which will get him on the floor early and allow him to develop the rest of his game. Mitchell will be able to get to the rim, and if he develops a few go-to moves and improves his jump shot (35 percent on 6.6 3-pointers per game last season) he could become an All-Star in the NBA.

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