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2016 NBA Draft: Deyonta Davis Player Breakdown

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) celebrates during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-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) /

Key Strengths

Deyonta Davis is one of the most physically imposing players in the 2016 NBA Draft. He stands at 6’10.5″ and 237 pounds with a 7’2.5″ wingspan, fluid athleticism, and the explosive leaping ability to alter shots and play above the rim.

Physically, you won’t find many prospects better suited for the modern era than Davis.

Beyond his physical gifts is Davis’ uncanny ability to alter shots at the rim. He needs to become more disciplined as a shot-blocker, but he averaged 3.9 blocks per 40 minutes, and posted a blocks percentage of 10.16—one of the Top 25 marks in all of college basketball.

Davis is also athletic enough to switch on pick-and-rolls, and run the floor as an offensive player.

Offensively, Davis’ primary strength is his offensive rebounding. He was one of the Top 5 players in the country in offensive rebound percentage, and recorded averages of 2.1 per game, and 4.4 per 40 minutes.

Coupled with the mechanics to become a consistent shooter and a solid jump hook out of the post, Davis’ upside is remarkable.

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