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2016 NBA Draft: 8 Most Intriguing Prospects

By Aaron Ferguson

Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ - MARCH 2: Deyonta Davis #23 of the Michigan State Spartans in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of a college basketball game at the Rutgers Athletic Center on March 2, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 97-66. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – MARCH 2: Deyonta Davis #23 of the Michigan State Spartans in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of a college basketball game at the Rutgers Athletic Center on March 2, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 97-66. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

Deyonta Davis – Michigan State

Year: Freshman
Measurements: 6’10.5″, 237.2 lbs.
Stats: 18.6 MPG, 7.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.8 Blocks Per Game (BPG)
Slash Line: .598/.000/.605

Deyonta Davis showed great athleticism in his one season at Michigan State. He proved himself as a shot strong rebounder, tenacious shot blocker with a good base to his offensive game.

Davis, 19, is slated to go as a lottery pick in DE’s mock draft 10th overall to the Milwaukee Bucks. He should be a lottery pick based on his height and athleticism, alone. He has a 9-foot-0.5 standing reach, which proves that he has great length as a rebounder or shot blocker.

He is a player that plays with good instincts. His one season at Michigan State proved that he can play team defense and is a good passer, despite only averaging 0.7 assists per game.  He needs to develop his offensive game to become an All-Star caliber player.

Based on his rebounding and defensive potential, Davis will be a lottery pick and could slide into the Top 10. He should be a solid defensive player in the NBA. With greater offensive ability, Davis could prove to be a special player as he grows into his body.

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