2018 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Cleveland Cavaliers select Wendell Carter Jr.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA TV Analyst, Isiah Thomas interviews Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA TV Analyst, Isiah Thomas interviews Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns, Ryan McDonough after getting the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the Championship game of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 11, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the Championship game of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 11, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander . 10. player. 93. . Shooting Guard. University of Kentucky

At 6-foot-6, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a great mix of ballhandling and size. For the 76ers, his ability to fly through the lane should be beneficial.

With this pick, I also wouldn’t be shocked to see Miles Bridges or Kevin Knox picked just because of their ability to space the court, a trait the 76ers desperately need. However, Alexander could easily have the most potential of the three.

In his one year at UK, Alexander scored 14.4 points per game and racked up 5.1 assists per game. Albeit just 0.6 threes per game, Alexander did shoot 40% on the triples he did take.

Once Alexander can match the physicality of the NBA, he’ll be a terrific addition to any team looking for playmaking late in the lottery.