NBA Mock Draft 2016: Pre-Combine Edition

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the start 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 stage before the start of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; UNLV Runnin’ Rebels forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. (33) brings the ball up court against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys beat the Runnin’ Rebels 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; UNLV Runnin’ Rebels forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. (33) brings the ball up court against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys beat the Runnin’ Rebels 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

This past season in all European competitions for club and country, the big man averaged 14.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He has a great frame and solid skill to accompany it. So when you again consider the Celtics’ need for frontcourt players, Zizic is a nice option.

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Ante Zizic

C, International

Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics

There are a slew of international big men that are projected to go at the end of the first round in this draft—or at least likely so. One of the more intriguing and most productive overseason, though, has been Ante Zizic, a 19-year-old prospect that has been playing in the Adriatic League and for Croatia and tearing it up at a young age.

This past season in all European competitions for club and country, the big man averaged 14.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He has a great frame and solid skill to accompany it. So when you again consider the Celtics’ need for frontcourt players, Zizic is a nice option.

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