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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 27, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Villanova Wildcats at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Villanova won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Villanova Wildcats at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Villanova won 89-79. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Henry Ellenson, Marquette Golden Eagles

Position: Power Forward

Age: 19 (1/13/1997)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’10”, 231 pounds, 7’2″

Slash Line: .446/.288/.749

Season Averages: 33.5 MPG, 17.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.2 ORPG, 1.8 APG, 1.5 BPG, 0.8 SPG

Key Strengths

  • Physical profile.
  • Defensive rebounding.
  • Court vision.
  • Post play.
  • Smooth jumper with 3-point potential.

Key Weaknesses

  • Range isn’t there yet. He can hit the shot, but needs to improve his stroke.
  • Willing playmaker, but he often forces the issue. Leads to turnovers.
  • Pick-and-roll defense. Lacks ideal athleticism.

Analysis

Marquette Golden Eagles star Henry Ellenson is tailor made for the modern era of NBA basketball. He’s a bruising big man who has the body and upside to score from the post, dominate the glass on both ends, and protect the rim.

Ellenson also has an intriguing jump shot with 3-point range, which makes him the perfect big man for the modern era.

The issues for Ellenson are more about underdevelopment than general hindrances. He struggles to defend the pick-and-roll due to his athleticism, but his footwork can improve, just as his jumper can become more consistent, and his playmaking must come with more responsibility.

Ellenson needs to be developed more, but he has the body and skill level to be an NBA player.

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