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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Draft day!

By Chris Reichert

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 75-69. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 24. The Chicago Bulls need a point guard to help backup Derrick Rose, but if they take the strategy of drafting the best player available, there isn’t a PG here that’s worth reaching for. So, instead they nab Henry Ellenson, who has fallen from top-5 pick status to “barely still in the lottery” status. <p>The issues with Ellenson are his lack of defense — and ability to guard the perimeter — and his shooting struggles. He’s billed as a stretch 4, but only managed to knock down 28.8 percent of his 3-point attempts last year at Marquette. He finished the year averaging 17 points and 9.9 rebounds and has shown himself to be a workhorse on the boards — boasting a 24.2 defensive rebound percentage. Certainly his offensive is formidable, but the lack of defensive moxie and awareness is a concern many teams have.</p> <p>Ellenson has the potential to play both the power forward and center positions at 7-0, which makes him very attractive to teams who need rebounding, scoring and potentially outside shooting. His poor shooting percentage is viewed as an anomaly, and that’s mostly due to the fact that his shooting mechanics are very good. If he doesn’t develop into the shooter teams hope he can be, he likely won’t be around the league very long.</p> <p><em>To read more about Henry Ellenson, <a href=. PF-C. Marquette. Henry Ellenson . 14

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