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New York Knicks: Attainable Shooting Guards In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) during against the Delaware State Hornets in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) during against the Delaware State Hornets in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Wayne Selden Jr. (1) handles the ball the ball against Austin Peay Governors guard Khalil Davis (11) during the first half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Wayne Selden Jr. (1) handles the ball the ball against Austin Peay Governors guard Khalil Davis (11) during the first half in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

Wayne Selden Jr., Kansas Jayhawks

Age: 21 (9/30/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5.75″, 232 pounds, 6’10.5″
Slash Line: .474/.392/.612
Season Averages: 29.8 MPG, 13.8 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.9 3PM

Kansas Jayhawks shooting guard Wayne Selden Jr. is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft class. He’s an explosive athlete with a powerful build and a tremendous jump shot.

Selden Jr. is also one of the more erratic players in this draft class, which births his upside comparison: J.R. Smith.

Smith isn’t the dream comparison, but in the second round, landing a potential sixth man would be a marvelous turn of events. Keep in mind, the New York Knicks won 54 games when Smith won Sixth Man of the Year in 2012-13.

Selden Jr. has potential to one day do the same.

Selden Jr. has limitless 3-point range and a fearlessness that scouts look for in a scorer. His NBA-ready build at 6’6″ and 232 pounds with a 6’11” wingspan is a strength, as well, which suggests he could contribute sooner than later.

If the Knicks have a chance to select Selden in the middle of the second round, it’d be wise to do so.

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