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2016 NBA Draft: Pro comparisons for top prospects

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 30, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) defends against a shot by Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) defends against a shot by Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Marquese Chriss, PF, Washington

Best Case: Shawn Kemp
Worst Case: Anthony Randolph

Every draft has their big riser. The one player who seems to come from nowhere and captivate scouts with his athleticism and raw potential.

Marquese Chriss showed plenty of that in his lone year at Washington, averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He had his share of big games. His youth and raw potential was on full display, and he has a considerable highlight reel to remember his college experience with.

It is still be too seen just how often those moments will come when he gets to the NBA. The potential is hard to ignore, and with good reason.

Chriss’ athleticism is very reminiscent of Shawn Kemp, the original YouTube superstar. He can come driving in and fly over everyone off the dribble. He can still develop a strong post game.

And he has something that Kemp does not, a three-point shot. Kemp never really developed a jumper of any kind, one of the things that limited his career.

Right now Chriss is another uber athlete that is full of potential but hard to pin down exactly what kind of player he is. Sometimes that works out. Sometimes that turns into Anthony Randolph. The NBA Draft is all about potential and Chriss’ buzz is symbol of that.

To read more about Marquese Chriss, click here.

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