Atlanta Hawks: Draft Options if Team Trades into Late Lottery

Atlanta Hawks: 3 Draft Options if Team Trades in Late Lottery

CINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 13: Precious Achiuwa #55 of the Memphis Tigers looks on during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on February 13, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Memphis 92-86 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Jan 28, 2020; New York, New York, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Saddiq Bey (41) dribbles up court during the first half against the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Saddiq Bey, SF/PF, Villanova

While the top 3-and-D prospects (Devin Vassell, Isaac Okoro) will likely be gone by the late lottery, Bey could be a great consolation prize.

The Atlanta Hawks need 3-point shooting and perimeter defense and the Villanova product offers both. He’s been noted by scouts and ‘Nova coaches as being incredibly versatile on defense, using his ideal size to defend multiple positions well.

His NBA ceiling will be limited unless he can significantly improve his handle and playmaking ability, but he certainly has the 3-point shooting to be a solid role player, at the very least.

He made 45.1 percent of his long-range shot as a sophomore, impressing with his ability to shoot without his feet being set. He’s built in the same mold as 2019 rookies Cam Reddish and De’Andre Hunter, although he’s a touch less athletic.

Like Achiuwa, Bey is a plug-and-play rookie who could help the Atlanta Hawks on both ends of the court right away.