Compared to some of the other projected one-and-done NBA lottery picks, the incoming hype surrounding Marquette freshman Henry Ellenson wasn't particularly loud. A broken hand forced him to miss last year's McDonald's All-American, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit—three giant platforms and opportunities to raise one's stock.
I'd argue he's still flying under the radar for a potential top-five selection. Ellenson, one of three freshmen in the country averaging a double-double, has showcased NBA-friendly versatility fueled by an inside-out offensive game.
He's been a rock for Marquette all year long, having finished with double figures in scoring during 24 of the team's first 25 games. Scouts are certainly tuned in.
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Ellenson's 16.6 points per game highlight a polished, balanced offensive attack, even though he hasn't been super efficient. He's shooting just 48.7 percent inside the arc and 29.3 percent behind it.
However, he makes an impressive 42.4 percent of his two-point jumpers, per Hoop-Math.com an ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Pro Future of Marquette’s Henry Ellenson
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