As 22 teams across the league gear up to return to the court, the Golden State Warriors are preparing for the start of draft season.
With each day that ticks by, another mock draft appears. Predictions for the Golden State Warriors’ first-round draft pick are pouring in as their season is officially over. James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards and Obi Toppin have often been listed alongside Golden State. However, in Bryan Kalbrosky‘s two round mock draft 4.0 for USA Today’s Rookie Wire, a new name is added to the file.
With the fourth overall selection, the Warriors landed Florida State’s Devin Vassell. According to Kalbrosky, the Seminole wing could be a trustworthy rotational piece.
Via Rookie Wire:
Vassell has been described as one of the draft’s safest options because he projects as a trustworthy rotation piece, much like Brandon Clarke did last season. Florida State had a top-15 defense in 2019 and an exceptional offensive rating when he was on the floor. Vassell almost never turned the ball over, he shot 41.5% from 3 and his offensive rating was third-best among high-major underclassmen.
In his sophomore season in Tallahassee, Vassell recorded 12.7 points on 49% shooting from the field with 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists. The Florida State guard is a steady letting it fly from deep, shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc.
On the other side of the court, Vassell is a fierce defender that uses his length to clog passing lines and closeout on shooters. Vassell swiped 1.4 steals and blocked one shot per contest during Florida State’s 2019-20 campaign. Wherever he is on the floor, the Second-Team All ACC wing provides a jolt of energy to the lineup.
Although he may be a surprise pick with Edwards and Toppin still on the board, Vassell’s ability to contribute up and down the court could be what Golden State needs. With a steady group of veteran stars in place, the Warriors need a young role player with a high motor to come off the bench.
With the draft not hitting the calendar until October, the Golden State Warriors will have plenty of time to find the prospect that fits.
