NBA Mock Draft: Knicks Take 'Do-It-All' PG Trey Alexander

Trey Alexander shined for Creighton last season. If he continues to perform well, he could be drafted by the New York Knicks in the first round next summer.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 21, 2023

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The New York Knicks are approaching a down period, but that doesn't mean they aren't thinking about the future.

It's never too early to talk about next year's NBA Draft, where the Knicks have two first-round picks. In CBS Sports' 2024 mock draft, the Knicks select USC point guard Bronny James with the No. 13 pick acquired from Dallas in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, but New York jumps back into the draft with their regular scheduled pick at 19th, selecting Creighton shooting guard Trey Alexander.

"Alexander tested the NBA Draft waters and showed well at the combine before returning to Creighton," CBS Sports' Kyle Boone writes. "With Ryan Nembhard off to Gonzaga, he could be in line to see an expanded role on the ball showcasing his do-it-all skill set."

Alexander, 20, started all 37 games for Creighton last season, averaging 13.6 points per game, a considerable jump from his 7.4 from his freshman campaign. He also shot 41 percent from beyond the three-point line, which should certainly be a stat of interest for the Knicks. During the regular season, New York was tied for 19th in three-point shooting with a 35.4 percent success rate. That number dipped further in the playoffs and was a big reason behind their second-round elimination at the hands of the Miami Heat.

As a junior, Alexander has the potential to build a case to become a first-round pick if he can continue growing at the rate he did last year.

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Published Jul 21, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.