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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; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts after making a three-point basket against the St. John
Jan 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts after making a three-point basket against the St. John /

3. Kris Dunn, Providence Friars

Position: Point Guard

Age: 21

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4″, 205 pounds, 6’9″

Slash Line: .477/.368/.667

Season Averages: 30.9 MPG, 17.5 PPG, 7.3 APG, 6.4 RPG, 3.1 SPG, 1.1 3PM

New Year’s Resolution: Make Free Throws

Kris Dunn of the Providence Friars is the best point guard prospect in the country. He has prototypical size, elite playmaking skills, and is one of the best defensive players available.

As soon as Dunn gets his shot to fall with more consistency, he’ll be the complete package.

Dunn can create in both the half court and transition, thriving as a facilitator and a penetrating scorer. His size and quickness help him get to the basket and finish in traffic, and his court vision is second to none.

The issue for Dunn is that he struggles at the free throw line. He isn’t the best 3-point shooter, but he’s closer to average than below it, which thus shifts attention to his woes at the charity stripe.

In order for Dunn to complete his evolution into the quintessential point guard, and thus certify his status as a Top 5 prospect in the 2016 NBA Draft, he needs to sink the freebies.

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