NBA Draft: Trey Alexander Could be OKC Thunder Target in Round Two

Trey Alexander could be a solid prospect for the Thunder to take a chance on in the second round.

Sam Presti has had a strong showing in recent drafts, bringing in guys that not only fit the system but are drafted way below where their talent shows they could have gone.

In the second round, Presti has recently brought in Aaron Wiggins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jaylin Williams, all second round picks that have shown solid talent and upside.

Trey Alexander, former Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, could be another player on that list. The 6-foot-4 point guard spent two seasons at Creighton before entering this draft class.

When watching Alexander, there’s not an explosive first step or crazy athleticism. However, the Thunder don’t have many guys that dominate the game physically. Alexander fits the mold in the sense of him being able to play at his own pace and make the right read within the flow of the offense.

The Creighton product can play solid defense against guards, and his solid size could help him play team defense and potentially hold his own on bigger defenders.

Alexander has potential as a jump shooter, and the Thunder could help him boost his skill in that aspect. His numbers were solid, despite his jump shot being a tad slower and less fluid than it could possibly be. However, this leaves room for improvement.

Being a player capable of scoring, Alexander is going to make sound choices offensively and will play within the flow of the offense, and adding solid defense makes Alexander a solid choice for the Thunder in the second round, as they tend to lean towards players that fit the mold of their play style so the team can bring the best out of the player.

Between the Oklahoma connection, solid upside and good fit, the Thunder have room to experiment with a backup point guard. He could come in on a two-way contract, or a standard contract if there is roster space, and compete with Tre Mann for backup guard play minutes.

Having the potential to crack bench unit minutes, Alexander would be able to play alongside other bench players well enough to maintain some playing time. He won't command the ball to be productive, but will provide second unit security as a ball handler. His presence in the second unit would be impactful enough that Oklahoma City might be one of the better fits for the 20-year-old to build a long career, whether he would hypothetically stay with the team or not.

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