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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1
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Updated: June 21, 2016.
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Boston Celtics: Tyler Ulis, PG, Kentucky, 5-10, Soph. 
Ulis is a terrific play-maker and creator, and although he stands just 5-foot-10, he knows how to run the point. -
Los Angeles Lakers: Damian Jones, C, Vanderbilt, C, 6-11, Jr. 
Jones looks the part of an NBA big man, but lacks the ideal physicality or aggressiveness on the glass. -
Los Angeles Clippers: DeAndre Bembry, SF, St. Joseph’s, 6-6, Jr. 
Bembry is at his best when using his strength to attack the bucket. -
Phoenix Suns: Taurean Prince, SF, Baylor, 6-8, Sr. 
With good size and athleticism for a small forward, Prince also can shoot it from the outside. -
Boston Celtics: Petr Cornelie, PF, France, 6-11, 1995
The Celtics enter the draft with five second-round picks, so expect the team to deal a few or draft some guys who can be kept overseas. -
Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon, SG, Virginia, 6-5, Sr. 
Though he doesn’t jump off the charts athletically, Brogdon was an extremely efficient college player. -
Houston Rockets: Diamond Stone, C, Maryland, 6-10, Fr. 
Stone is a skilled big man on the offensive end, but he needs to become more aggressive on the glass. -
Milwaukee Bucks: Gary Payton II, PG, Oregon State, 6-3, Sr.
Payton made a major impact with the Beavers after transferring in from a junior college and rebounds really well for his position. -
New Orleans Pelicans: Stephen Zimmerman, C, UNLV, 7-0, Fr. 
Zimmerman is a skilled 7-footer, though he needs to become more physical. -
New Orleans Pelicans: Pascal Skiakam, PF, New Mexico State, 6-9, Soph.
Flying under the radar nationally, Skiakam averaged 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds per game. -
Orlando Magic: Jarrod Uthoff, F, Iowa, 6-10, Sr. 
Uthoff is a skilled forward with terrific range and touch on his outside shot. -
Utah Jazz: Caris LeVert, SG, Michigan, 6-7, Sr. 
Though he’s battled injury the past two seasons, LeVert’s size, versatility and scoring ability make him a solid NBA wing prospect. -
Houston Rockets: Isaiah Whitehead, G, Seton Hall, 6-4, Soph.
A combo guard, Whitehead is an aggressive scorer who improved his decision-making during his sophomore season. -
Atlanta Hawks: Chinanu Onuaku, C, Louisville, 6-10, Soph. 
A shot-blocking, rebounding presence, Onuaku is still developing his offensive game. -
Boston Celtics: Zhou Qi, C, China, 7-2, 1996
Qi’s size alone is intriguing, but he is also skilled for a big man. Qi is rail thin though, which is a concern for his potential transition to the NBA. -
Dallas Mavericks: Jake Layman, F, Maryland, 6-9, Sr.
This undersized, though physical, post presence is a draft-and-stash option. -
Orlando Magic: Wayne Selden, SG, Kansas, 6-5, Jr.
After a lackluster first two seasons in Lawrence, Selden put together a solid junior season. He emerged as a consistent scorer, which escaped him as a freshman and sophomore. -
Chicago Bulls: A.J. Hammons, C, Purdue, 7-0, Sr. 
Consistent effort has been a concern, but Hammons has the size and good skill on the block, yet can also step out on the perimeter and knock down jumpers. -
Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Cousins, G, Oklahoma, 6-4, Sr. 
While Buddy Hield received most of the publicity for Oklahoma this past season, Cousins was extremely valuable since he could play either guard spot and shoot it from deep. -
Indiana Pacers: Anthony Barber, PG, N.C. State, 6-3, Jr. 
Barber led the ACC in scoring this past season and is quick off the bounce. He’s a solid distributor as well. -
Boston Celtics: Paul Zisper, SF, Germany, 6-8, 1994
A draft-and-stash option, Zisper handles the ball well for his size and has a nice outside stroke. -
Utah Jazz: Rade Zagorac, F, Serbia, 6-9, 1995.
A versatile forward with good size, Zagorac is capable of shooting it from deep. -
Denver Nuggets: Georgios Papagiannis, C, Greece, 7-2, 1997 
Papagiannis’ size alone is attractive for the next level, but the Greek big man is a project. -
Atlanta Hawks: Daniel Hamilton, SF, Connecticut, 6-8, Soph.
Versatility is the name of the game for Hamilton since he can handle and distribute the ball like a guard. He also led Connecticut in rebounding this past season. -
Brooklyn Nets: Michael Gbinije, G/F, Syracuse, 6-7, Jr. 
Being able to play and defend numerous positions helps Gbinije’s chances of making an NBA roster. -
Denver Nuggets: Isaia Cordinier, SG, France, 6-4, 1996
A developing, versatile wing, Cordinier is a likely draft-and-stash option. -
Memphis Grizzlies: Tyrone Wallace, G, California, 6-4, Sr. 
Tyrone Wallace is a combo guard who can do a little bit of everything on the floor. -
Boston Celtics: Robert Carter, PF, Maryland, 6-9, Jr.
Carter is an inside/outside threat who can stretch defenses with a nice face-up game. -
Sacramento Kings: Joel Bolomboy, PF, Weber State, 6-9, Sr. 
Finishing third in the nation in rebounding this past season, Bolomboy also boasts a solid inside/outside game. -
Utah Jazz: Zach Auguste, PF, Notre Dame, 6-10, Sr.
After a breakout junior season, Auguste developed into a second-round prospect due to his size and skill.
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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