Hoops Habit
Fansided

2016 NBA Mock Draft: Built On Unpredictability

By Aaron Ferguson

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) dunks to score a basket against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) dunks to score a basket against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 32
Next
Feb 6, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots over Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena. Arizona won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots over Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena. Arizona won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Phoenix Suns – Marquese Chriss (Washington)

The Phoenix Suns have a loaded backcourt, which allows them to focus on building their frontcourt up. Marquese Chriss out of Washington is a promising prospect that can develop as a two-way player. In 24.9 minutes per game, Chriss made an impact by averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Chriss, 18, is another young player that could be a boom-or-bust prospect. He has tremendous talent, but he limits his minutes by getting in foul trouble. He averaged 4.1 fouls per game in 34 games at Washington, including 15 disqualifications. As he continues to learn the game, he should become a more disciplined player.

Chriss has the ability to shoot, connecting on 21-of-60 (35 percent) three-point attempts. That allows him to stretch the defense out and force opponents to respect his jumper. It can set up his game as a face up player, where he can take the ball to the rim. He also utilizes a turnaround jumper and a right hook shot.

Defensively, Chriss has success as a shot blocker. Moving to Pac-12 play he improved his shot blocking skills from his non-conference showing, averaging 1.7 BPG against conference foes. He has good length to play in the post, but he needs to add strength to be effective defensively and rebound the ball.

Phoenix could have the best frontcourt prospect when looking back on this draft class. Chriss is a young player who has plenty of room to develop ahead of him, but his NBA height and a good offensive basis will give him an opportunity early to showcase himself.

Next: 5. Minnesota Timberwolves

Home/NBA Draft