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

By Trevor Magnotti

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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Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) shoots the ball past Butler Bulldogs forward Roosevelt Jones (21) and forward Tyler Wideman (4) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) shoots the ball past Butler Bulldogs forward Roosevelt Jones (21) and forward Tyler Wideman (4) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Virginia. Malcolm Brogdon. 30. player. 41. Golden State needs to think about their long-term wing depth, as Leandro Barbosa and Brandon Rush are getting up there in age. At this point in the draft, wing depth is a little bit scarce, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Warriors reach a bit to take Malcolm Brogdon, the leader for Virginia’s Elite Eight squad. Brogdon is a low-ceiling, high floor 23-year old, but he could be a nice investment to inject some youth into the Warriors’ backcourt. <p>Brogdon was a role player for most of his Virginia career, but took well to the lead role this year as he replaced current Dallas Maverick Justin Anderson. Brogdon averaged 21.4 points per 40 minutes on a 58.5 percent true shooting, greatly increasing his efficiency on a higher volume. He has been plagued by inconsistent shooting mechanics for most of his career, but he took a huge step forward in that department this year, making that a bigger part of his offense while hitting 39.1 percent from outside. He is excellent at using screens and spotting up for open looks, which could make him a strong fit as an outlet in the Golden State offense.</p> <p>Defensively, Brogdon is mostly mistake-free, and he has excellent size (6’5″, 6’10” wingspan), which makes him an intriguing defensive option. He lacks elite quickness, and can get blown by against quicker guards. However, he’s very strong and a solid rebounder, and he’s a mentally tough defender, fighting through screens well and rarely giving up on a play even if he has a clear athleticism mismatch. Brogdon could probably be a useful fit on the defensive end in Golden State, as he’s willing to take on small forwards and bigger shooting guards, allowing the Warriors to more comfortably move Andre Iguodala and Steph Curry around against different lineups in order to put Iguodala on more primary scorers and better hide Curry on non-threats. Brogdon may not be a flashy pick, but he’s a guy who could step in right away on a good team and have an impact as a 10th or 11th man.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Malcolm Brogdon, <a href=. SG

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