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2016 NBA Draft: Stretch 4s Who Can Realistically Thrive

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) prior to action against the Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. Villanova won 83-68. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) prior to action against the Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. Villanova won 83-68. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Henry Ellenson, Marquette Golden Eagles

Age: 19 (1/13/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’11.5″, 242 pounds, 7’2.25″
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, 0.9 3PM

Marquette Golden Eagles star Henry Ellenson has fluctuated on draft boards, but the narrative has remained the same. There are clear weaknesses in his game, but offensively, Ellenson compares well to All-NBA power forward Kevin Love.

Ellenson’s jump shot is still a work in progress, but he’s already proved quite capable of spacing the floor.

Ellenson is more of the complete package offensively than a traditional stretch 4. He’s a powerful post player who can put his shoulder into an opponent and finish through contact, and has flashed upside as both an offensive rebounder and midrange playmaker.

With that being said, Ellenson’s jump shot is what could separate him from many of the other well-rounded big men in the NBA.

Standing at just under 7’0″ with a 7’2″ wingspan, Ellenson size, length, and release point to make his shot almost impossible to defend. He’s also quite agile for a player his size, which enables him to exploit both power forwards and centers as a scorer.

Ellenson needs to improve his shot selection and overall decision making, but he has genuine All-Star potential.

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