It took three seasons and two games for Denzel Valentine to generate any real NBA draft buzz. Despite playing a key role in Michigan State's 2015 Final Four run, it was his November triple-double against Kansas that pinged the radar for the first time.
Valentine's 29-point, 12-rebound, 12-assist outing kicked off a National Player of the Year campaign that's now expected to result in interested lottery teams.
He has potentially positioned himself to follow Oklahoma's Buddy Hield as the second senior taken in June's draft.
Relevant Stats
You won't find many stat lines more appealing than Valentine's. He's the only player since 1993-94 to average at least 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, according to Sports-Reference.com.
He also converted over 100 three-pointers for the second straight year and shot a scorching 44.4 percent from deep.
The advanced stats back up the basic ones—Valentine registered a 60.8 percent true shooting percentage and a 29.7 player efficiency rating, while his 45.8 percent assist percenta ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down the Future of Denzel Valentine
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