2016 NBA Draft: Best pure shooters

By Chris Stone | Jun 13, 2016

Mar 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots past Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners forward Jaylin Airington (11) during the game in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 19, 2015; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Brannen Greene (14) shoots against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Gfeller (34) in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Brannen Greene, SG, Kansas

Unlike the other players on the list, Brannen Greene is not likely to hear his name called during June’s NBA draft. Despite the low chance that he’ll be selected, the 21-year old still opted to hire an agent, forgoing his final season of collegiate eligibility. Make no mistake, though, Greene’s name belongs in the mix for best shooter in the class. While he played just 12.4 minutes per game during his final season in a Jayhawk uniform, Greene ranks fourth among 2016 college prospects in three-pointers made per 40 minutes (3.3) behind Buddy Hield, Denzel Valentine, and Jamal Murray.

In his three years at Kansas, Greene knocked down 42.2 percent of his 192 three-point attempts and shot 87.2 percent from the free throw line. He became a go-to option on out of bound plays for head coach Bill Self and has experience running around screens to find open looks. He excels in catch-and-shoot situations and you’d be hard pressed to find a player with a better shooting form. At 6-7, he’s also capable of releasing over most opponents. Although he’s unlikely to be drafted, don’t be surprised if he finds his way into the NBA in a few years by working his way through the D-League or overseas.

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