There happens to be an interesting storyline tied to each of the following 2-guards projected to declare for the 2016 NBA draft, a group that offers a diverse mix of talent.
Three of our top five are returning prospects with something to prove. One would have likely gone first-round last year had an injury not set him back. We also have an international riser and a high-profile freshman.
Expect scouts to have already begun following them leading up to the start of the 2015-16 season.
5. Grayson Allen, Duke, Sophomore
Allen's freshman role was limited—until the Final Four, when he put up nine points in 16 minutes against Michigan State before erupting against Wisconsin in the title game. Allen scored 16 big points in 21 minutes, a performance that opened eyes and raised the bar for 2015-16.
He'll start his sophomore year with a much bigger role and the attention of NBA scouts.
He doesn't have great size or length, but Allen is a phenomenal all-around athlete. Winner of the 2014 McDonald's All-American Dunk ...
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