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2018 NBA Draft: 4 Unheralded Prospects for Atlanta Hawks

By Chris Guest

KU's Malik Newman (14) celebrates a 3-pointer while acknowledging teammate Devonte' Graham, not pictured, for the assist during the first half in the Big 12 Tournament championship game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, March 10, 2018. (Shane Keyser/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)
KU's Malik Newman (14) celebrates a 3-pointer while acknowledging teammate Devonte' Graham, not pictured, for the assist during the first half in the Big 12 Tournament championship game at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, March 10, 2018. (Shane Keyser/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images) /
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ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 10: Wenyen Gabriel #32 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 10: Wenyen Gabriel #32 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Wenyen Gabriel

A stunning athlete, Wenyen Gabriel out of Kentucky was never able to truly shine in Coach John Calipari’s system, though he did marginally improve during his sophomore season.

Gabriel has an impressive motor, and his energy should be infectious for a young Hawks team that might sometimes lose focus on both ends.

Gabriel never struggles with motivation, and he should be able to come in and immediately contribute to the Hawks via shooting the three-ball, where he shot an impressive 39.6 percent on a 53.8 percent three-point rate.

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His tenacious, active defensive ability means that Gabriel could make for a high-upside flyer for the Hawks after he decided not to return to school for his junior year – despite not being invited to the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.