2016 NBA Draft: Jamal Murray Player Breakdown

Mar 12, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) leaves the court after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of game eleven of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 93-80. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) interacts with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey after winning the championship game of the SEC tournament against Texas A&M Aggies at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky Wildcats won 82-77. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Draft Projection: Top 10

There’s very little question that Jamal Murray will be one of the first 10 players selected at the 2016 NBA Draft. He’s all but unanimously projected to be a Top 10 prospect amongst analysts, but he has a skill set that’s tailor made for the modern NBA.

It’s unlikely that it will, but if the draft order holds steady, Murray should come off the board in the No. 5 to No. 8 range.

Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram are considered to be virtual locks to go No. 1 and No. 2 overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. Beyond that duo of prospects with elite potential is a general uncertainty about how the rest of the selection process will play out.

Dragan Bender and Kris Dunn are popular picks to go in the Top 5, with the likes of Jaylen Brown, Murray, Jakob Poeltl, and senior sensation Buddy Hield joining them in rising popularity.

The best bet for Murray is that he’ll land with a team that needs either a point or shooting guard who can space the floor. There are a number of such teams in possession of a Top 10 selection, and while much could change between now and June 25, the draft order shouldn’t change too drastically.

Murray is currently slotted in the Top 10, but there’s a genuine possibility that he goes as high as No. 3 overall.

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