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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Pro Comparisons for Top 30 Prospects

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) drives to the basket as Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Tavarius Shine (5) defends during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) drives to the basket as Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Tavarius Shine (5) defends during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Taurean Prince, Baylor Bears

Ultimate Upside Comparison: DeMarre Carroll

Safe Upside Comparison: Shane Battier

Position: Small Forward

Age: 21 (8/22/1994)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’8″, 217 pounds, 6’11.5″

Slash Line: .426/.356/.846

Season Averages: 30.0 MPG, 15.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.5 3PM

The Baylor Bears are often credited with producing intriguing prospects who fail to live up to expectations. The potential is present, but the results leave something to be desired as said athletes fail to achieve the attainable NBA stardom.

While most Baylor stars have been heralded for their potential, Taurean Prince has broken the mold as a player who appears to be ready for the NBA.

Prince’s upside appears to be lower than those above him, but he’s one of the most interesting prospects in this draft class. He has the tools to excel as a 3-and-D specialist at the next level, including the ability to shoot off the bounce and the versatility to defend multiple positions.

With the added benefit of being a selfless passer and respected leader on the floor, Prince’s upside falls somewhere along the lines of Shane Battier and DeMarre Carroll.

Prince’s ability to shoot off the catch will prove valuable in the modern NBA, and his physicality as a defender will appeal to contenders at the bottom end of the first round. Prince’s ball-handling can be erratic, but he can create in small spurts.

There’s a chance Prince slips into the second round, but he should be an NBA player.

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