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New York Knicks: Attainable Small Forwards In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 1, 2016; Greenville, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Cavaliers won 64-57. Mandatory Credit: Dawson Powers-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2016; Greenville, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) reacts after a three pointer against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Cavaliers won 64-57. Mandatory Credit: Dawson Powers-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Saint Joseph’s Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry (43) dunks during the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams the championship of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament at Barclays Center. Saint Joseph’s Hawks won 87-74. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Saint Joseph’s Hawks forward DeAndre Bembry (43) dunks during the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams the championship of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament at Barclays Center. Saint Joseph’s Hawks won 87-74. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

DeAndre Bembry, Saint Joseph’s Hawks

Age: 21 (7/4/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5.75″, 207 pounds, 6’9.25″
Slash Line: .479/.266/.657
Season Averages: 37.3 MPG, 17.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 0.9 3PM

Arguably the most complete player on this list is Saint Joseph’s Hawks small forward DeAndre Bembry. Bembry’s jumper hit a snag in 2015-16, but he does just about everything there is to do on both ends of the floor.

It’s possible that Bembry would be better suited for the 2 at under 6’6″ with a 6’9″ wingspan, but he’s an intriguing enough prospect that he’s begun to receive late first round hype.

Bembry has enticing defensive potential and the unique ability to get his teammates involved as a facilitator. He’s not necessarily a point forward, but he’s quite capable of handling the ball, penetrating, and finding shooters along the perimeter.

In other words, he’s a perfect fit for Jeff Hornacek‘s offense.

One of the principles of Hornacek’s offensive attack with the Phoenix Suns was the use of multiple high ball screens to create penetration. From there, the ball-handler would read and react to what the defense gave them.

Bembry has the raw ability to thrive in such situations, and that makes him a rational target for the New York Knicks.

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