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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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Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kris Dunn, Providence Friars

Position: Point Guard

Age: 21 (3/18/1994)

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

Slash Line: .449/.354/.697

Season Averages: 33.2 MPG, 16.3 PPG, 6.4 APG, 5.6 RPG, 2.6 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.2 3PM

Analysis

Kris Dunn has been one of the Top 5 prospects for the entirety of the 2015-16 college basketball season. I had him in the Top 10 for the 2015 NBA Draft, as well, and not much has changed my belief that he can become an All-Star at the next level.

Dunn hasn’t put forth the season that many expected of him, but between his physical gifts, tremendous court vision, range as a jump shooter, and defensive potential, he has it all.

Dunn’s preliminary appeal exists in his size at 6’4″ and a strong 205 pounds with a 6’9″ wingspan. He’s arguably the best perimeter defender in this draft class, forcing turnovers with relative ease, and even developing into a capable shot-blocker—a testament to his strength, length, and focus.

Offensively, Dunn is one of the best facilitators in the country, and a dangerous enough shooter that teams must account for him at all times when working without the ball.

Dunn’s ability to play at an elite level on both ends has made him one of the best players in college basketball. He may not dominate at the next level, but he has every tool necessary to become one of the top point guards in the NBA.

Based more on status than playing style, Dunn projects to be a Mike Conley or Kyle Lowry type of player at the next level.

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