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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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Feb 3, 2016; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) defends during the second half at BankUnited Center. Miami won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) defends during the second half at BankUnited Center. Miami won 79-70. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Sheldon McClellan, Miami Hurricanes

Age: 23 (12/21/1992)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.25″, 198 pounds, 6’7″
Slash Line: .504/.406/.838
Season Averages: 32.9 MPG, 16.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.6 3PM

The Miami Hurricanes turned heads throughout the 2015-16 season, and Sheldon McClellan was at the heart of that development. He provided strong and efficient production as he complemented his elite athleticism with a lethal jump shot.

Both off the bounce and off the catch, McClellan can make teams pay from beyond the arc.

McClellan hit 56 3-point field goals on 40.6 percent shooting from beyond the arc. He did so in 35 games, with his average of 1.6 3-point field goals made per contest translating to 131 over an 82-game season.

That isn’t an elite mark, but McClellan’s explosiveness is the perfect complement.

McClellan recorded a 41.5-inch max vertical leap, which was the third-highest by any prospect in this draft class. He was also No. 2 in the lane agility drill and displayed above-average speed in the open court, thus implying that he could be a central asset in transition.

McClellan could be the Shannon Brown of New York’s Triangle Offense.

Next: Compelling Potential

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