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 /

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Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) reacts after a play in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Tyler Ulis, PG, Kentucky

If Tyler Ulis was five or six inches taller, he’d probably be a top 10 pick. But, at 5-foot-9, expect to see Ulis taken late in the lottery or in the 20s of the first round. He’s gritty, a true leader, controls the pace of the game and simply doesn’t turn the ball over.

He’s everything you want in a point guard. It’s a shame that his height will keep him from being a true star at the next level. With the lack of size comes the concern on the defensive end, as it should.

Can Ulis, at 5-foot-9, guard point guards at 6-foot-4? That would be an awful lot to ask from him. Regardless, it’s not like there haven’t been over undersized point guards to make it in the NBA.

Ulis will; I just honestly don’t know how much of his game will translate.

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