It can be hard to look past a 2016 NBA draft class headlined by major names such as Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram and Dragan Bender.
Rest assured each team in the Association isn't overlooking anyone.
NBA teams understand the value of finding the gems in the first round. As a more recent example, look at what Kawhi Leonard, the No. 15 pick in the 2011 draft (by the Indiana Pacers), has done for the San Antonio Spurs.
Not every team will go out and find a Leonard, but underrated prospects with intriguing comparisons exist at all levels of the draft. Before breaking down a few of these to know, let's take a look at an updated mock.
2016 NBA Mock Draft
Comparisons for Underrated Prospects
Denzel Valentine, G, Michigan State
Compares to: Lance Stephenson
Maybe a comparison to Lance Stephenson isn't the best thing in the world, but give it a chance.
Remember, before his odd falling out with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson had averaged 13.8 points, 4.6 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game in 2013-14.
It's easy to see shades of Stephenson in Michiga ...
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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest Projections and Comparisons for Underrated Prospects
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