2016 NBA Draft: Who Shined on Day 3 of NCAA Tournament?

Sheldon McClellan, Miami Hurricanes

Opponent: Wichita State Shockers (11)

Result: 65-57, W

Stat Line: 38 minutes, 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 5/11 FG, 2/4 3PT, 6/8 FT

Position: Shooting Guard

Age: 23 (12/21/1992)

Height & Weight: 6’5″ & 205 pounds

Analysis

Matched up against fellow fringe NBA Draft prospect Ron Baker and the Wichita State Shockers, Sheldon McClellan had an opportunity to make a statement. Already established as one of the better athletes in the 2016 NBA Draft, McClellan took it upon himself to shine for the second consecutive round.

After scoring an efficient 20 points during the Round of 64, McClellan had 18 as the Miami Hurricanes pulled out a 65-57 win over the Shockers.

McClellan’s scoring output decreased from the Round of 64, but he actually played a better game for his draft stock. His jump shot was falling with consistency, with two 3-point field goals converted on four attempts, and a respectable 6-of-8 mark on his free throws.

McClellan’s combination of explosiveness and shooting range is what will get earn a shot at playing in the NBA.

McClellan’s appeal is not just that he’s dynamic athletically and capable of shooting off the catch; he can pull up and fire with consistency, as well. He’ll turn 24 years old later this year, and that will hurt his draft stock, but if McClellan can lead Miami to the Elite Eight, he can vastly improve his draft stock.

McClellan has done an excellent job already, and another game like this would be exactly what the draft doctor ordered.

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