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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 9, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) defends Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks guard Devin Martin (4) during the 2nd half a game at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) defends Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks guard Devin Martin (4) during the 2nd half a game at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Denzel Valentine

Age: 22
Position: SG
School/Country: Michigan State
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210 pounds

Denzel Valentine was obviously incredible last season with the Michigan State Spartans as the guard just dominated in every facet of the game. Now he’ll be looking to do that at the next level and, despite his age and perceived lack of upside, all signs point to him being able to do so.

With average size, great length, and less-than-stellar athleticism, Valentine still managed 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game last season. So going to the next level, he should be able to still attack the box score from every angle and make an impact in the NBA.

11. Henry Ellenson

Age: 19
Position: PF
School/Country: Marquette
Height: 6-11.5
Weight: 242 pounds

There are warranted concerns when it comes to Henry Ellenson out of Marquette. He doesn’t have anything close to elite athleticism, needs to fill out a more muscular and mature frame, and so on. However, he still is a highly intriguing NBA Draft prospect.

With legit size at only 19 years old, Ellenson has tremendous offensive capabilities with the ability to not only succeed as a traditional frontcourt scorer, but also to stretch the floor. On the right team, he could be a huge threat and is a player to keep an eye on.

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