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 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts to a foul behind of Yale Bulldogs guard Nick Victor (21) during the second half of a first round game of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts to a foul behind of Yale Bulldogs guard Nick Victor (21) during the second half of a first round game of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

125. . Forward. Baylor. Taurean Prince. 21. player

Baylor’s Taurean Prince is the Jae Crowder of this draft class. Why? He possesses a very similar skillset, and projects to be a “three-and-D” type of role player in the NBA.

At 21 he’d offer insurance for the Atlanta Hawks if Kent Bazemore was to leave in free agency or suffer any injuries. Prince would fit great with Mike Budenholzer’s system with his ability as a cutter and as a threat as an off-the-ball shooter on offense.

In 2014-15, Prince shot 39 percent from beyond the arc, but that percentage dipped down to 36 percent last season. Another great part of Prince’s game is his ability to play both forward spots, which would give the Hawks another contributor at either spot as a 6-8 wing with athleticism. Also, Prince is a decent rebounder for  as a small forward, so he can contribute in a lot of different ways.

He’s an 82 percent free-throw shooter. He can use that aspect of his game at the NBA level by drawing fouls with his ability to get to the rim.

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