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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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Feb 27, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates a three point basket by teammate Matt Thomas (not pictured) against Kansas State at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates a three point basket by teammate Matt Thomas (not pictured) against Kansas State at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

75. Aleksandar Vezenkov

Age: 20
Position: SF/PF
School/Country: Cyprus
Height: 6-9
Weight: 225 pounds

Anytime you see a young player getting any kind of minutes for Barcelona, you hve to pay attention and that’s the case with Aleksandar Vezenkov. The big combo-forward has tremendous upside, size, and versatility to go with workable instincts that could make him valuable to some teams.

74. Mathias Lessort

Age: 20
Position: PF/C
School/Country: Martinique
Height: 6-9
Weight: 230 pounds

Here’s another forward playing overseas, but Mathias Lessort is a bit different. As a more traditional big, he’s a tad undersized. Even still, it’s hard to look past 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in only 12.4 minutes per game in France last season. He should get a look this year, but his value could continue to grow.

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73. Isaiah Taylor

Age: 21
Position: PG
School/Country: Texas
Height: 6-3
Weight: 168 pounds

Leaving after three years with the Longhorns, Isaiah Taylor had a solid junior campaign at 15.1 points and five assists per game. An inconsistent jumper isn’t a great look for the point guard, but Taylor will get a shot to make a roster in some capacity.

72. Tyrone Wallace

Age: 22
Position: PG
School/Country: California
Height: 6-6
Weight: 198 pounds

This is a player I’m higher on than most and think he should have a better chance at getting selected in the NBA Draft. Wallace showed he’s productive over his tenure with the Golden Bears and showed his value as a teammate by his absence in the NCAA Tournament. He deserves a spot in the NBA, without question.

71. Georges Niang

Age: 23
Position: SF/PF
School/Country: Iowa State
Height: 6-8.5
Weight: 231 pounds

Niang in terms of size and measurable doesn’t jump off the page by any stretch. What does jump off the page, though, is the 20.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game he averaged last season. While his defense is lacking, he could be an offensive weapon potentially in the NBA and might be an option for forward depth in Los Angeles.

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