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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Who will teams be tanking for next year?

By Cody Williams

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Prospects post for a group picture before the start of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Prospects post for a group picture before the start of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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16. Sviatoslave Mykhailiuk – Kansas – SG

Sviatoslave Mykhailiuk didn’t do much during his freshman year at Kansas to turn a lot of heads around the NBA, but he’ll have much more of an opportunity to do so as a sophomore. Given what he shoed coming out of high school, that could make him a desirable mid first-round talent.

Mykhaliuk has a sweet stroke and can fill it up from the perimeter in a number of fashions. Off-the-dribble, on the catch-and-shoot, coming off of screens, and everything else beyond-the-arc are all in his scoring arsenal. He’s also surprisingly athletic and has a fantastic grasp and feel for the game.

He’ll need to show improvement defensively and show that he can score from places inside the arc as well. Even with a great deal to prove, though, his ability as a shooter should put him in favor with NBA scouts.

17. Furkan Korkmaz – Turkey – SG

As just a 17-year-old, Furkan Korkmaz has already been showing his skills at the highest levels in Europe. The young guard has impressive athleticism to go with a great feel on the offensive end of the floor. He has a nice shot that he can knock down either on a catch-and-shoot or off the dribble, but also has the quickness and handles to penetrate and finish in the lane.

We’ll need to see more from Korkmaz as he matures another year and hopefully sees more time in Europe, but he looks to have the makings of something special. With more minutes and success, he could find his way into the lottery of next year’s draft.

18. Nigel Hayes – Wisconsin – PF

Now out of the shadow of Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky, Nigel Hayes will be the focal point at Wisconsin this season. Even playing with two first round picks from the 2015 NBA Draft, Hayes showed he had the potential to be something special. Now he’ll have a grand opportunity to prove that he’s a legitimate NBA talent.

What Hayes has already proven in his time with the Badgers is that he has the ability to rebound well and to score from all over the floor. While we also need to see more from him defensively, seeing how he handles being the primary option in Wisconsin’s offense will also be huge. If he’s able to produce at the same level with the same efficiency in the larger role as he returns, he’ll be a solid pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft.

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