Washington's Marquese Chriss didn't start the year viewed as a one-and-done, possible lottery pick. That's how he finished it after putting together a season full of exciting flashes and surprising consistency.
He also went out with a bang, having averaged 20.8 points over his final four games.
Chriss, who doesn't turn 19 years old until July, will essentially be looking to sell himself based mostly on potential. He was still only moderately productive for a team that lost in the second round of the NIT.
However, his flashy upside could look extra attractive in 2016, given the perceived lack of star power and depth in this year's field. He's already hired an agent and should generate plenty of buzz during the predraft process.
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In a lineup led by two ball-dominant guards, Chriss averaged 13.8 points a game, or 22.1 per 40 minutes. The more impressive number, however, was his 56.8 percent two-point clip. Despite lacking both polish and strength, he managed to stay efficient inside the arc.
But he was also re ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Future of Washington’s Marquese Chriss
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