2016 NBA Mock Draft: Brandon Ingram is the New Number One Pick

Feb 6, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) drives to the basket past North Carolina State Wolfpack forward BeeJay Anya (21) in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) drives to the basket past North Carolina State Wolfpack forward BeeJay Anya (21) in the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots between Southern California Trojans forward Nikola Jovanovic (32) and forward Bennie Boatwright (25) in the first half during the game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots between Southern California Trojans forward Nikola Jovanovic (32) and forward Bennie Boatwright (25) in the first half during the game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 38. Marquese Chriss, Skal Labissiere, and Deyonta Davis all are somewhat interchangeable in the middle third of the draft. All three power forwards have exciting potential due to their size and defensive upside, but all three will also likely take significant development to reach that potential. Chriss could grade out as the best of the three, due to his excellent efficiency and strong outside shooting potential. <p>Chriss hit 35 percent on 60 three point attempts last year for Washington, and he has the touch on his release to suggest that with some tweaking of his quirky release, he could become a consistent three-point threat. Chriss also can flex his muscles down low, showing signs of a workable post game to go with solid reach and ability to finish through contact on the pick-and-roll. He also has potential to guard multiple positions on the defensive end, with the quickness to defend threes at the college level and solid shot-blocking tools (5.8 percent block rate). Based on his physical profile and production, Chriss should be able to fit into most offenses and develop into an impactful player on both ends.</p> <p>The development will come in consistency and discipline for Chriss. Chriss fouled out of 15 games this past year, and his technique in defending isolations, both on the perimeter and in the post, led to many baskets going against him last season. Offensively, he struggles with consistent effort, particularly down low. But for Chriss, Scott Skiles and the Magic may be a good place to develop, as they can bring him along slowly and bring out Chriss’s strengths while teaching him to play with more control.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Marquese Chriss, <a href=. PF. Washington. Marquese Chriss. 11

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