NBA Mock Draft 2017: Updated Order & 1st-Round Predictions as NCAA Tournament Starts

8. Sacramento Kings Select De'Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky


Year: Freshman


Ty Lawson, Ben McLemore (restricted), Darren Collison and Tyreke Evans are all hitting free agency, while Rudy Gay is currently undecided on his player option, so it's tough to know what the Kings roster is going to look like in a couple months.

Still, with both of the team's point guards headed for free agency, Fox makes a lot of sense here, especially with the Kings in rebuliding mode and unlikely to dish out a ton of money on a big-name free agent PG. Fox, much like a certain other former Kentucky point guard who is doing pretty well for himself, can struggle with his outside shot but is lightning quick and can get to the hoop at will. (Getty)