Another mock draft has San Antonio Spurs take UConn guard Stephon Castle

He’s a popular selection for the Spurs for a number of reasons, from the need in San Antonio for a floor general and defense.

Another mock draft has San Antonio Spurs take NCAA champion UConn combo guard Stephon Castle at No. 4 overall, this one put together by Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey.

A popular selection for the Spurs for a number of reasons from the need in San Antonio for a floor general and defense to the fact that the Husky point guard appears to be trying to steer himself to the Spurs, a Castle selection makes sense for San Antonio. Tied to the Spurs as well by the Athletic’s Kelly Iko, “Castle is probably more of a combo guard than a true floor general,” writes Bailey.

Still, he “shows an ability to manipulate defenses that you seldom see out of non-primary playmakers.”

“His jumper needs work, but there are already fiery flashes of 3-point storms that could be coming in his future,” adds the B/R analyst.

“Defensively, he’s a tone-setter with all of the physical attributes needed to check players across the perimeter.”

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