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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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Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) controls the ball against Colorado Buffaloes forward Lucas Siewert (25) in the second half at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) controls the ball against Colorado Buffaloes forward Lucas Siewert (25) in the second half at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Bell

Jordan Bell has been a surprise for Oregon this season, and he’s become one of the team’s key players down the stretch of the season.

Ever since teammate Chris Boucher suffered a season-ending ACL injury, Bell has been the primary big man for the Ducks.

Bell’s minutes have increased dramatically this season, and he has seen all of his percentages go up as well. He is shooting over 60 percent from the field and has become a solid free throw shooter as well, shooting over 70 percent from the charity stripe.

He is averaging over 10 points per game for the first time in his career, but it’s his defense that stands out.

Bell is averaging over two blocks per game and is also bringing in over eight rebounds per game, which is why he’s seen his stock rise to a consistent mid to early second rounder.

With the sudden lack of depth at the center position for the Sixers, he could definitely be a player worth taking a look at with one of the four second round picks the team has.