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Washington Wizards: Wizards NBA Draft Outlook Ahead of March Madness

ByFrank 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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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 10: Jodie Meeks #20 of the Washington Wizards in action during the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena on March 10, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 10: Jodie Meeks #20 of the Washington Wizards in action during the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena on March 10, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Scoring Two-guard

Bradley Beal‘s minutes have been a topic of discussion and concern this season, and for good reason.  At 36.4 MPG, Beal is among the league leaders in minutes played. There have been many instances where Beal has played the entirety of a quarter.

Beal’s minute total speaks to the lack of a viable backup shooting guard on the roster. Jodie Meeks, who was signed this past offseason to a two-year deal, was expected to shore up this area.

However, he’s been struggling this season, scoring 6.4 PPG on just 39% shooting. Meeks, known as a three-point marksmen, is hitting a career-low 32.8% of his looks from deep.

Yet, he did have the buzzer-beater three to send the game into overtime against the Celtics.

Despite his struggles, he continues to see consistent playing time off the bench, as the Wizards have no other viable options. Luckily, there are several talented scoring guards in this years draft.

Potential Prospects: Lonnie Walker IV (Miami, Freshman), Khyri Thomas (Creighton, Junior)

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