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NBA Draft 2016: Results And Pick-By-Pick Analysis

By Michael Saenz

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-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 /

18. Detroit Pistons

Pick: Henry Ellenson, F, Marquette 

With the 18th pick, Henry Ellenson just fell to the laps of the Detroit Pistons. As someone projected in the top 10 at certain points after the college season, this is a great value pick for the Pistons.

He can play the stretch 4 or 5, and is one of the most offensively skilled bigs in the daft. Raw, but talented nonetheless.

He does have his shortcomings on the defensive end, but I don’t think anyone expects a polished defensive big at the age of 19. Ellenson is going to be a project, but has the tools to be a really good player in the NBA. And he’s going to enjoy playing next to Andre Drummond, who will help erase some of his defensive mistakes.

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