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Houston Rockets: Options at guard for the 2018 NBA Draft

By Michael Knight
OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks to passes the ball against Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks to passes the ball against Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 25: Keenan Evans #12 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders takes a jump shot during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional against the Villanova Wildcats at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wildcats won 71-59. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Keenan Evans
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 25: Keenan Evans #12 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders takes a jump shot during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional against the Villanova Wildcats at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wildcats won 71-59. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Keenan Evans /

Keenan Evans

This would be an interesting, wild-card like selection for the Houston Rockets in the second round. Keenan Evans is coming off of a toe surgery but is an athletic scoring beast that could provide a spark off the bench for the team.

His senior season at Texas Tech saw him lead the team to their best season in years. As a combo-guard, he could fit perfectly in the system for the Rockets.

Pros

Evans was a gutsy player and an efficient one, too. He has the ability to make plays for his team and score the basketball easily. He shot 47% overall from the field last season against a Big 12 that features several lottery picks and great teams.

He’s also shown the ability to shoot from range. Though his 3-point percentage went down from his junior year, he still averaged 36% from that distance over his four-year career at Tech. He could spot up for the Rockets or even drive the ball with efficiency for the team. All-in-all, he could be a great pickup.

Cons

It’s always dangerous to draft a player coming off an injury. He was explosive, but will he have the same bounce when he returns?

His passing isn’t fantastic as a backup guard, either. It isn’t bad by any means, but he only averaged one more assist (3) than turnovers (2).

Next: Should the Rockets keep their draft pick?

Anyway the Rockets go, I’m sure they will make the right decision for the franchise. Let’s hope their pick turns out to be great!

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