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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Impact of the NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men /
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Feb 25, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) scores a three point basket against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) scores a three point basket against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Jaylen Brown, California Golden Bears

Position: Small Forward

Age: 19 (10/24/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.5″, 220 pounds, 7’0.5″

Slash Line: .431/.294/.654

Season Averages: 27.6 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.9 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Prototypical combination of size and length.
  • Powerful build.
  • Explosive leaping ability.
  • Defensive potential.
  • Touch around the basket.

Key Weaknesses

  • Project player. Very raw.
  • Very poor shooter.
  • Slow rise and release on his jump shot.
  • Incessantly forces the issue on both ends.

Analysis

Jaylen Brown’s draft stock is based almost entirely off of his physical abilities and upside. With a powerful build, a 7’0″ wingspan, and the type of athleticism that teams dream of along the wings, Brown could be a force at the next level.

The reality that all must embrace is that Brown isn’t ready to provide anything more than a physical presence at his current stage of development.

Brown’s jump shot is erratic, primarily due to his slow rise and release, and the way his legs kick out to awkwardly alter his momentum. He’s also irresponsible with the ball when driving the lane—something he tends to do no matter the resistance he faces at the rim.

Brown is something of a project player, but he’s essentially this year’s Stanley Johnson: a Top 10 prospect with immense potential on both ends and limited immediate value.

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