2016 NBA Draft: Top 10 Safest Prospects

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Dec 6, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) celebrates after scoring against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at the Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Taurean Prince, Baylor Bears

Position: Small Forward
Age: 21 (8/22/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7.75″, 220 pounds, 6’11.5″
Slash Line: .432/.361/.774
Season Averages: 30.6 MPG, 15.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 1.6 3PM

Taurean Prince has everything you look for in a 3-and-D wing. He’s big, physical, and athletic with a motor that’s drawn rave reviews, and a jump shot without limitations on its range.

Prince will need to be coached into being a role player after creating much of his own offense with the Baylor Bears, but he should be a good NBA player.

Prince is a 6’8″ and 220-pound small forward with a 7’0″ wingspan and a solid jump shot. He was tasked with facilitating and creating off the bounce during his Baylor career, which is something of a strength for a team that may want a supplementary playmaker.

Based on his overall draft profile, however, it’s safer to assume that Prince will be used in more of an off-ball capacity in the Association.

Thus, Prince can work without the ball in his hands to find openings in an opposing defense. Rather than having to break an opponent down with his handles, he can cut for finishes at the rim, and shoot off the catch when working from beyond the arc.

Prince’s defensive potential is as solid as any you’ll find in this draft class, and that 3-and-D value makes him a safe prospect.

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