Draft prospects LA should consider moving up for

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 02: Trevor Keels #1 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half in the semifinal game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome on April 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Handout/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

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Wendell Moore Jr. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

2. Wendell Moore Jr.

Wendell Moore Jr. never quite popped the way many were expecting. Highly touted in 2019, Moore has spent the entirety of his college career as a solid, albeit far from overwhelming, role player.

Slowly but assuredly, however, Moore developed under the tutelage and guidance of coach Mike Krzyzewski. After struggling to score in his first two seasons, Moore’s all-around game came into its own. As a result, Moore averaged 13.4 points per game on 50% shooting. He was also a knockdown shooter from behind the line, nailing 41.3% of his shots from distance.

Offensively, Moore was consistent and efficient but defensively is where he truly shined. With 1.9 defensive win shares, Moore finished his junior season as Duke’s third-best defender in that regard.

From the wing position, LA is stockpiled with countless names. Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Luke Kennard all shot better than 44% from distance. Still, even with LA’s plethora of shooters, Moore would be a welcomed addition to an LA team that’s destined to play small and chuck up shots from behind the arc.