2016 NBA Mock Draft: Ben Simmons Holds On To Number 1

Feb 23, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts after committing a foul in the first half of a game with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) reacts after committing a foul in the first half of a game with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gunnar Rathbun-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder yells to his players during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder yells to his players during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

118. <p>Despite Dante Exum returning to the fold next season, the Jazz are likely in the market for a point guard to fill out their rotation. Without an attractive point guard option available at this stage in the draft, however, general manager Dennis Lindsey will go for some depth at the wing in the form of one of the draft’s most improved prospects.</p> <p>Timothe Luwawu is a 6-7 wing who currently plays in the Adriatic League. The now 20-year old withdrew from the draft in 2015 and has seen impressive results this season. Most notably, Luwawu has drastically improved his three-point shooting. Last year, Luwawu made fewer than 30 percent of his 94 attempts. This season, he has improved to 37.2 percent on nearly six attempts per game.</p> <p>Assuming that percentage holds in the NBA, Luwawu could be a steal in this draft class. He’s known for his ability to attack off the dribble or via slashes to the basket, where his athleticism shines, while his 6-11 wingspan gives him the perfect frame for an NBA wing. And he’s used his long arms to create 1.68 steals per game this year. For such a young prospect, Luwawu has already delivered some impressive results. The question is whether he can keep it up in a more difficult league.</p> <p><em>For more information about Timothe Luwawu, <a href=. SG. Mega Leks. Timothe Luwawu. 12. player

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