2016 NBA Draft: Ranking And Analyzing The Top 20 Prospects

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts during the 82-68 loss against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) defends against Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the second half of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 90-72.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) defends against Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the second half of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 90-72.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

8. Henry Ellenson, F, Marquette 

Marquette’s Henry Ellenson is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s NBA Draft. He’s also one of the most skilled offensive players in the field. At 6-foot-10, Ellenson has the ability to rebound the basketball and then push it up the court himself.

He’s got a great basketball mind and always seems to make the right decision with the ball.

With all that said, at his size, he leaves a lot to be desired on the defensive end. But that shouldn’t be surprising for a Freshman. His lateral quickness is also a concern, especially when making the jump from college to the NBA.

Still, his potential as a playmaker and scorer on the offensive side of the ball should be enough for him to be a lottery pick. You kind of roll the dice, hoping that he can polish his defense.

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