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NBA Mock Draft 2016: New Year’s Resolutions

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a "shaka" sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a "shaka" sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports /
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Who are the Top 30 prospects in the 2016 NBA Draft and what must they do better in the New Year?

Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a "shaka" sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2015; Honolulu, HI, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) flashes a “shaka” sign after the game against the Harvard Crimson at the Stan Sheriff Center. Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Harvard Crimson 83-71. Hield was named MVP of the tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports /

With the dawning of a new year, the top prospects for the 2016 NBA Draft have officially entered the spotlight. With roughly six months remaining before the annual selection process, the basketball community will focus intently on the future of the association.

In order to make the most of this golden opportunity, the Top 30 prospects in the 2016 NBA Draft must properly execute their New Year’s Resolutions.

Some players have built upon their preexisting reputations, thus strengthening their standing in NBA Draft circles. Said athletes will have resolutions that pertain to maintaining their work ethics and improvements.

Others have failed to live up to the hype, or have simply fallen short in a significant area. Those athletes will be tasked with addressing their flaws in order to solidify or improve their respective draft stock.

Thus, the question beckons: who are the Top 30 prospects and what must they do better in 2016?

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