Predicting the Lottery Picks of the 2016 NBA Draft

Nov 16, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) slam dunks against the Kennesaw State Owls during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) slam dunks against the Kennesaw State Owls during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Marquese Chriss Washington Huskies
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Malik Dime (10) and forward Marquese Chriss (0) react during the second half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah won 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

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Marquese Chriss

PF, Washington

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns

Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Chriss is a six-foot-nine power forward with freakish athleticism and a silky smooth jumpshot, both off the catch and falling out of the post.

He is always looking for the lob pass and is lightning quick to help out on defense and swat shots away. With Phoenix being a guard heavy team, they can take a swing at a prospect who could turn out to be the best big man in the draft. He is a risky to player to take this high, but he oozes with upside.

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