Both the Tennessee Volunteers and Brooklyn Nets are coming off their best seasons in quite awhile. Brooklyn finished the 2018-19 campaign at 42-40, good enough to secure the sixth seed in the East. Tennessee, led by Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield, went 31-6, their most wins since 2010. During the season, Williams made a solid impression on NBA scouts. If all goes well, he’ll be on the board when Brooklyn drafts.
With the 17th overall pick, the Nets are in the position to grab a terrific player. The likes of Zion Williamson and Ja Morant will be long gone.