NBA Draft 2016: 10 Potential Late-Round Sleeper Prospects

By Ryan Piers | Jun 23, 2016

Mar 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) defends during the first half in a semifinal game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 9, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) gestures from the court against the Drake Bulldogs during the first half at Knapp Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Ron Baker, F, Wichita State

The winningest player in Shockers history, Baker established a reputation as being hardnosed and intrusive. He regularly trash talked and agitated opponents, backing up his sharp tongue with an even sharper shots from the outside.

At Wichita State, Baker was the primary scoring option, averaging 14 points and nearly five boards per game. And at 6’4’, 220 pounds, he is a fine size for a shooting guard. Baker is also active in passing lanes and a good on-the-ball defender. All of these traits translate well to the NBA. He won’t have to be coached and can be a role player with little development.

It’s for this reason that Baker will probably get looks from NBA teams before players with maybe a little more talent or athleticism do. Teams need servicemen like Baker, guys who will agitate opponents while remaining errorless on the offensive end. He’ll get the call on draft day, and the 29 teams they don’t draft Baker will regret it.

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