2016 NBA Mock Draft: What Happens After Simmons and Ingram?

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) defends against Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the second half of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 90-72.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) defends against Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the second half of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 90-72.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Henry Ellenson. 9. player. 81. . Forward. Marquette

Toronto has a tremendous need  at the power forward slot, which makes Ellenson an option along with Deyonta Davis, Skal Labissiere or Marquese Chriss. With the possibility of Byombo leaving in free agency and Scola aging, Ellenson could be a missing puzzle piece. The Marquette product could develop nicely behind Patrick Patterson.

He is only 19, and though he didn’t have a good percentage from the three-point line at Marquette, he has tremendous tools to be a stretch-four on offense. Ellenson could be an ideal front court partner to position alongside Jonas Valanciunas.

He may struggle in pick-and-roll situations when it comes to switches, and he’s not a player that will protect the rim on a consists basis, but he can be a poor man’s Kevin Love for the Raptors.

A perimeter shooting threat, especially from a front court position, would help open up the driving lanes for DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. If he can become more consistent from beyond the arc, along with his solid and polished low-post game, Ellenson has a high ceiling in this draft.

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