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2019 NBA Draft: Pre-NCAA Tournament Mock Draft 2.0

By Aaron Peterson

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) and Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones (3) at the end of the of the ACC Tournament championship game with the Duke Blue Devils versus the Florida State Seminoles on March 16, 2019, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) and Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones (3) at the end of the of the ACC Tournament championship game with the Duke Blue Devils versus the Florida State Seminoles on March 16, 2019, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 15: Coby White #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game in the semifinals of the 2019 Men’s ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 15: Coby White #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game in the semifinals of the 2019 Men’s ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

19: Utah Jazz- Coby White, G, North Carolina

It is quite ironic that the best player at UNC gets drafted ten picks after one of his teammates. Sure, he may not have the upside of Little, but Coby White is a great fit for a team who can use a point guard.

In his freshman season, White was able to put up averages of 16.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1 steal on 43 percent from the field and 36 percent from three. A bit trigger-happy, White will need to work on his shot selection at the professional level, while also cleaning up his turnovers.

With that said, White’s promise as a passer and a combo guard are exciting enough for Utah to snag him here. His 6-foot-5 frame will also have scouts very intrigued by his size at the point guard position.

20: San Antonio Spurs- Jontay Porter, F, Missouri

Jontay surprised many last season by choosing to forgo the NBA draft and stay another season in Columbia. This plan did not work out too well for him, as he was sidelined for all of this season and ended up being projected around the same spot as he was in 2018 mocks.

However, the brother of Michael Porter Jr. will land with Gregg Popovich at the Riverwalk. Avergaing 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, .8 steals, and 1.7 blocks, he is surely talented enough to land in the first round this season. Some concerns for Porter include the ACL tear he suffered this year and also his lack of ability to make good shot selections. He shot a mere 43 percent form the field in his freshman season at Missouri.

However, Porter’s all-around abilities and his physical attributes will make up for some of these question marks.

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