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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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Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Jake Layman (10) and Maryland Terrapins forward Robert Carter (4) box out Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis (34) during the second half in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Jake Layman (10) and Maryland Terrapins forward Robert Carter (4) box out Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis (34) during the second half in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

50. Jake Layman

Age: 22
Position: SF
School/Country: Maryland
Height: 6-9
Weight: 209 pounds

Jake Layman never wowed anyone with his production in four years with the Terrapins. However, the forward measured and performed well at the combine and was enough of a leader and outside shooter that he should be selected in the mid-to-late second.

49. Michael Gbinije

Age: 24
Position: SG/SF
School/Country: Syracuse
Height: 6-7
Weight: 205 pounds

If not for his age, Michael Gbinije would probably be at the back end of the first round. Especially after arriving at Syracuse, the wing showed his ability to shoot, facilitate, defend and simply make plays on both ends. I think he’s a sleeper in this draft that the Lakers and others should seriously consider trying to get.

48. Robert Carter

Age: 22
Position: PF
School/Country: Maryland
Height: 6-8.5
Weight: 251 pounds

Though his height wasn’t ideal when he measured at the combine, Carter’s length was solid and almost impressive enough to outweigh sub-par athletic measurements. Still, he showed he could produce while at Maryland last year and will get a shot from some NBA team.

47. Paul Zipser

Age: 22
Position: SF
School/Country: Germany
Height: 6-8
Weight: 210 pounds

Playing for Bayern Munich (in basketball, not alongside Robert Lewandowski), Zipser has shown in a semi-limited role what he’s capable of. He can score and rebound quite well and has upside. His age hurts him, but he could be a quality role player coming over for some team.

46. Caris LeVert

Age: 21
Position: PG/SG
School/Country: Michigan
Height: 6-7
Weight: 191 pounds

Injuries were an unfortunate part of LeVert’s college career, but he’s still an intriguing prospect. He’s a guard with great size and solid length that showed he can fill up a box score when healthy. He’ll turn some heads for certain leading up to the NBA Draft.

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