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As expected, the Utah Jazz will pick 12th overall in the NBA draft after Tuesday's draft lottery. This isn't a bad thing for Utah.

Last June, General Manager Dennis Lindsey selected Trey Lyles, and he projects as a key player in Quin Snyder's rotation next season. This year may be a little different, as the Jazz don't have many immediate needs. Still, the Jazz could benefit from taking the best player available. Here are five players the Jazz could select come next month.

Denzel Valentine, 6-foot-5 guard/forward, Michigan State

He could be the perimeter version of Draymond Green, someone who can do a little bit of everything. Valentine is one of the few players the Jazz could draft that can instantly crack the rotation. He would make a perfect fourth wing, and provides some nice insurance if Alec Burks' injury woes aren't finished. As a player, Valentine isn't overly athletic, but he's a tremendous passer, an improving shooter and can play all three perimeter positions. The Jazz also believe he's mature enough to play right away.

Malachi Richardson, 6-foot-6 guard, Syracuse

A true combination guard with good athleticism and length. Richardson is a good shooter, both off the catch and off the dribble. He's a New Jersey kid with toughness and a strong belief in himself. That's a prime reason he was able to lead the Orange on a Cinderella Final Four run through the NCAA Tournament. Richardson is only 20, so his development may take some time. But the Jazz are open about their desire to add shooting to the roster, and Richardson's shooting certainly qualifies.

Marquese Chriss, 6-foot-10 forward, Washington

The Jazz REALLY like Chriss. But his size, and athleticism and upside may take him out of their range. Chriss is a power forward who can become a hybrid with some development, which the Jazz are great at. He is possibly the most athletic player in the draft, and his upside and potential make him enticing. It would be hard for Utah to pass on him, if he were available. He probably won't be, though.

Furkan Korkmaz, 6-foot-7 guard, Turkey

Just 18 years old, this kid can really score. He's athletic, he's good off the dribble, he's a good shooter, and oozes upside. Korkmaz is playing professional basketball, and would be a really nice upside pick for the Jazz. But if Utah takes him, the Jazz likely need to add wing help through free agency. He's probably not ready to contribute meaningful minutes.

Jakob Poeltl, 7-foot-1 center, Utah

The Jazz want to take the best player available, and there's a chance the local star could be available. Poeltl is young, athletic, a good defender and has scoring upside. He'd make a nice fourth big in Utah's frontcourt.

— Tony Jones