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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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Jan 2, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball as Boston College Eagles forward Garland Owens (5) and center Dennis Clifford (24) defend during the second half of the game at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Duke won 81-64. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball as Boston College Eagles forward Garland Owens (5) and center Dennis Clifford (24) defend during the second half of the game at Silvio O. Conte Forum. Duke won 81-64. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Brandon Ingram, Duke Blue Devils

Position: Small Forward

Age: 18

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9.5″, 196 pounds, 7’3″

Slash Line: .483/.373/.621

Season Averages: 30.1 MPG, 16.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 1.8 3PM

New Year’s Resolution: Thrive Against Quality Opponents

The Duke Blue Devils have one of the best scorers in the country, and his name isn’t Grayson Allen. While Allen may be dominating the collegiate ranks, it’s teammate Brandon Ingram who possesses the most significant NBA potential.

There have been a number of underwhelming outings, but when Ingram has been on his game, he’s been unstoppable.

Ingram is a 6’9.5″ and 196-pound small forward with a 7’3″ wingspan and deep 3-point range. That combination of size, length, and shooting ability, as well as his skinny frame, has resulted in premature Kevin Durant comparisons.

The bad news for Ingram is that he posted duds against the Kentucky Wildcats, Georgetown Hoyas, VCU Rams and, to some extent, the Indiana Hoosiers. The good news is that he’s scored at least 23 points in five of his past seven games.

Ingram’s New Year’s Resolution is to prove that he can score against physical defenders and length that rivals his own.

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