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Swimming in a Poole of Buckets: Jordan Poole as a fit with the Indiana Pacers

Michigan’s Jordan Poole is one of the most underrated players in the 2019 NBA Draft class. He is excellent with the ball in his hands and in space. Despite not being mocked in the first round by most analysts, Poole is worth a first-round pick.

Poole first made a name for himself in the 2018 NCAA Tournament with his game-winner in the second round. The shot propelled Poole into somewhat of a star at Michigan.

He became the full-time starter last season, and his numbers took quite a leap.

After scoring 6.1 points per game on 4.