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NBA Draft Prospects to Watch Sweet 16 Edition: Oregon vs Michigan

By Tyler King

Jan 14, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) celebrates with forward Jordan Bell (1) against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) celebrates with forward Jordan Bell (1) against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2017; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) dribbles the ball around California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The Ducks won 68-65. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; Berkeley, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) dribbles the ball around California Golden Bears guard Charlie Moore (13) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. The Ducks won 68-65. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks has been the star of the Oregon Ducks over the past two seasons, leading them to an Elite 8 appearance last season and now being one win away from back-to-back regional final appearances.

The 6’7″ junior from Mississauga, Ontario is known for his ability to score in a variety of ways.

Brooks has a solid three-point shot, and he has greatly improved this season, shooting just over 40 percent from deep.

He isn’t just a stand-still shooter as he is great at getting by defenders and getting to the rim, where he is an efficient finisher.

Brooks projects as an early second round pick as of now and could definitely be a target for the Sixers with the 36th overall pick.

Brooks’ game and size translates well to today’s NBA and could provide scoring off the bench for the Sixers if he is able to knock down jumpers at the next level.