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Washington Wizards: Wizards NBA Draft Outlook Ahead of March Madness

By Frank J. Platko

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes handles the ball on offense against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2018 in New York City. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 69-68. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: Keita Bates-Diop #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes handles the ball on offense against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2018 in New York City. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 69-68. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 14: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards goes for a layup during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 14: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards goes for a layup during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 14, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Wizards Power Forward

While not quite as glaring as the other frontcourt spot, power forward is also an area the Wizards should look to address.

Markeiff Morris has been a solid contributor since joining the Wizards, providing a complimentary scoring option. He’s in the midst of the most efficient seasons of his career, shooting 48.9% from the field and hitting 38.1% of his three-point looks. However, he leaves much to be desired in other areas of the game.

Morris has never been great rebounder, and this season he’s averaging just 5.8 RPG. He’s also failed to make an impact on defense, averaging just 0.49 blocks a contest.

Unless the Wizards intend on moving Otto Porter Jr. to the four spot, they lack a long-term solution at power forward. Morris has just one year left on his contract, and Mike Scott is a free agent after this season.

Potential Prospects: Keita Bates-Diop (Ohio State, Junior), Chimezie Metu (USC, Junior)

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