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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 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) prior to action against the Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. Villanova won 83-68. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) prior to action against the Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. Villanova won 83-68. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Henry Ellenson, Marquette Golden Eagles

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Kevin Love

Safe Upside Comparison: Jared Sullinger

Position: Power Forward/Center

Age: 19 (1/13/1997)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’10”, 245 pounds, 7’2″

Slash Line: .432/.278/.757

Season Averages: 33.2 MPG, 16.6 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2.4 ORPG, 1.8 APG, 1.7 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 0.9 3PM

Steve Wojciechowski and the Marquette Golden Eagles made a massive splash on the recruitment front when they landed big man Henry Ellenson. Ellenson, widely regarded as one of the Top 10 NBA Draft prospects in the country, has shown flashes of potential brilliance.

Whether or not he’s ready for the immediate jump to the NBA, it’s becoming clearer by the day that Ellenson has what it takes to one day stand out at the next level.

Ellenson, who turned 19 in January, has been blessed with an NBA-ready body at 6’10” and roughly 245 pounds with a 7’2″ wingspan. An underrated athlete who can finish above the rim, Ellenson has the physical tools to excel at the next level.

Coupled with a well-rounded skill set that includes an already impressive post game, 3-point range on his jump shot, and intriguing court vision, Ellenson has the potential to be an offensive star.

The best comparisons for Ellenson are Jared Sullinger of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s a better defensive prospect than both, but shares the ability to play inside or out with a strong body and underrated fluidity in his motion.

Ellenson has the potential to be an All-Star, but is more than capable of becoming an impact starter if he fails to reach the Love upside.

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