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2016 NBA Draft: Players with Most to Gain in NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men
Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men /
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Feb 3, 2016; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) defends during the second half at BankUnited Center. Miami won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) defends during the second half at BankUnited Center. Miami won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Sheldon McClellan, Miami Hurricanes

Prospect Rank: No. 59

Position: Shooting Guard

Age: 23 (12/21/1992)

Height & Weight: 6’5″ & 205 pounds

Slash Line: .500/.392/.848

Season Averages: 32.6 MPG, 15.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.5 3PM

If you haven’t heard Sheldon McClellan’s name mentioned in NBA Draft circles, don’t feel guilty; not many are paying his pro potential any mind. His being a 23-year-old senior is certainly a concern, primarily due to the fact that he’ll turn 24 in December.

If McClellan is able to lead the Miami Hurricanes to a run to or beyond the Sweet Sixteen, however, he will become relevant in NBA Draft discussions.

McClellan is an athletic 6’5″ shooting guard with the speed and leaping ability to make an impact on both ends. He’s an obvious threat in transition, and while his defensive consistency has wavered throughout his career, the tools are there for the senior to play smothering on-ball defense.

True as that may be, the key to McClellan’s game is his jump shot.

McClellan can attack and draw contact, which will help him at the next level, but he’s on the radar because of his jump shot and his team’s success. He can drain the 3-ball without a moment’s notice, which is a valuable skill for a player who is asked to transition from operating off-ball to creating in isolation.

Miami is a No. 3 seed, and if McClellan is able to lead the Hurricanes to the Sweet Sixteen, he will strengthen his case for being a second-round draft pick.

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