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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Top Prospects Entering March Madness

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) reacts from the court during the game against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) reacts from the court during the game against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 6, 2016; Malibu, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) celebrates with teammates during the first half against the Pepperdine Waves at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Malibu, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Domantas Sabonis (11) celebrates with teammates during the first half against the Pepperdine Waves at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

21. Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga Bulldogs

Position: Center

Age: 20 (3/5/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’10”, 238 pounds, 6’10.5″

Slash Line: .617/.333/.768

Season Averages: 31.5 MPG, 17.4 PPG, 11.6 RPG, 2.9 ORPG, 1.7 APG, 0.7 BPG

Analysis

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have disappointed in 2015-16, but Domantas Sabonis has put himself on the map. He was regarded by most as a late first-round prospect in 2015, but Sabonis has taken the fame and ran with it, improving upon his weaknesses and tremendously improving his odds of succeeding in the NBA.

Sabonis still has his fair share of question marks, but if he can continue to improve his range, he can excel in the Association.

Sabonis’ greatest strength is the fact that he competes on every possible play. His physical approach to the game has won him many supporters, and his effort on the offensive glass has instilled the belief that, if all else fails, he can make a living as a physical force on the boards.

The tremendous development Sabonis has displayed from one season to the next is quite the testament to his work ethic.

Sabonis doesn’t play like his Hall of Fame father, Arvydas Sabonis, but that isn’t a bad thing. He’s essentially a more skilled Tristan Thompson, from an upside perspective, with the potential to be an impact player on both ends.

Sabonis will need to continue to work on his jump shot due to the issues his underwhelming wingspan create along the offensive interior, but he’s well on his way to making that a strength.

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