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NBA Draft 2016: Top 100 Prospects, Possible Lakers Targets

By Cody Williams

Nov 17, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) is defended by Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Murray (23) is defended by Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

55. Georgios Papagiannis

Age: 18
Position: C
School/Country: Greece
Height: 7-2
Weight: 240 pounds

If you equate size and youth with upside, then Georgios Papagiannis is your guy. At a legit 7-2 and only being 18 years old at the time of the draft with some experience under his belt as well, how are teams not salivating at this guy uncontrollably? Even if he’s stashed (likely why his value is this low), I love his potential.

54. Isaiah Whitehead

Age: 21
Position: SG
School/Country: Seton Hall
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 210 pounds

Whitehead’s size is definitely a minor concern heading into the NBA and it’ll be interesting to see how he operates in an NBA system where the directive isn’t simply “Isaiah, get buckets.” However, he has tremendous skill and should ultimately be worth a flyer in the late second.

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53. Kay Felder

Age: 21
Position: PG
School/Country: Oakland
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 177 pounds

Kay Felder is one of (if not the absolute) smallest players in the draft, but he’s also one of the most productive. As size isn’t everything—he did post a 44-inch max vertical—I love Felder as a prospect and should ultimately have the chance to play in the NBA and I think he’ll succeed.

52. Pascal Siakam

Age: 22
Position: PF
School/Country: New Mexico State
Height: 6-9.5
Weight: 227 pounds

The length and decent athleticism of a player the size of Siakam is obviously intriguing, as is the fact that he put up 20.4 points, 11.8 boards, and 2.2 blocks per game last season. He deserves a good shot at carving out a roster spot on an NBA team.

51. Cat Barber

Age: 21
Position: PG
School/Country: North Carolina State
Height: 6-3
Weight: 173 pounds

Cat Barber showed his ability to score while playing for the Wolfpack, averaging 23.5 points in his junior year. However, he also highlighted his playmaking ability in addition to being a scorer. He’s a second-rounder with higher upside than most.

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