For NBA general managers looking to fill a need, it helps to rearrange and rank the prospects by position. I did it for the top five point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards and centers eligible for the 2016 draft.
This year, teams looking for quality 4s, 3s and 2s could be in luck. Those positions clearly offer the most depth, as well as the most upside from top-ranked prospects. Teams searching for anchors or new floor generals may ultimately have to wait for free agency.
Though many of these prospects will end up logging minutes at multiple spots during their careers, I assigned them to the position they'll likely play most.
These rankings are based on NBA potential flashed and any feedback I've received from scouts.
Point Guards
5. Melo Trimble (Maryland, 6'3", Sophomore)
Trimble lacks size, length and bounce, which traditionally doesn't bode well for the NBA transition. We've seen a number of highly skilled, but below-the-rim point guards struggle early in the pros, from Trey Burke and Shane Larkin to Shabaz ...
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Ranking the Top 2016 NBA Draft Prospects at Every Position
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