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2016 NBA Draft: Buddy Hield Player Breakdown

By Maxwell Ogden

March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) cuts the net and celebrates the 80-68 victory against Oregon Ducks to win the West regional final of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) cuts the net and celebrates the 80-68 victory against Oregon Ducks to win the West regional final of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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What might the future hold for 2016 Wooden Award winner Buddy Hield? This is everything you need to know about his NBA Draft stock, and what he can offer to an pro-level team.

March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard
March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard /

There is no 2016 NBA Draft prospect more universally loved than Oklahoma Sooners shooting guard Buddy Hield. Between his fearless approach to the game and his effervescent smile, Hield became a fan favorite in 2015-16.

Far more important than public perception is the widespread belief that Hield earned his place as one of the Top 10 prospects in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Hield won the 2016 John R. Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year awards. He did so by averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 4.0 3-point field goals made on a ridiculous slash line of .501/.457/.880.

Hield rounded out his all-time season by leading Oklahoma to its first Final Four appearance since 2002, and just its third since 1947.

Hield was a force to be reckoned with on the collegiate scene, but many remain skeptical of how his game will translate to the NBA. He’s entering the Association at the perfect time for a 3-point shooter, but the extent of his potential is unknown.

Let’s get to the bottom of what makes Hield special, where he might struggle, and how good he could become.

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