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Jazz (via Nuggets) get Donovan Mitchell, Louisville guard

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Louisville shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is an athletic wing with potential to be a lockdown defender. (0:33)

The Utah Jazz will receive Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell with the No. 13 overall pick (via Nuggets) of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 14: "He has a ridiculous 6-10 wingspan. Elite athlete. Plays hard on both ends of the court. Can defend the 1 and the 2. Very aggressive. Good body." More (Insider)

Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 18: "I have Mitchell projected as a pure shooting guard. If he's able to handle minutes at point guard, his stats-only projection would jump into the top 20." More (Insider)

Scouting report -- positives:

  • Super athletic wing

  • Good slasher who can finish above the rim

  • Good passer with an ability to play some PG

Scouting report -- negatives:

  • Undersized for his position

  • Inconsistent shooter

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

  • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.15 percent

  • Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 9.87 percent

  • Chances he'll be a role player: 19.49 percent

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