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NBA Draft 2016: BTBP Big Board 1.0

By Adam McGee

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 6, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts to a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) reacts to a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Taurean Prince – Small Forward (Baylor)

Words by Jordan Treske

Prince’s 2015-16 season: 15.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 43.2% FG

There’s no better time to enter the NBA for Taurean Prince as he fits the prototypical “three-and-D” type that has emerged in the NBA in the last few years. Prince is a very versatile defender for a wing and he has great defensive instincts, especially in passing lanes as he’s averaging 1.5 steals per game this year at Baylor.

Offensively, Prince is a solid scorer and can score in a variety of ways. Prince’s currently averaging 15.1 points per game this season and is a reliable shooter from deep as he’s shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc.

While Prince’s scoring ability is a big plus for any team, he’s also a streaky shooter and his shooting must be improved in order to thrive on a bigger stage like the NBA.

Additionally, Prince is limited in creating scoring opportunities for others. He’s averaging a career-best 2.4 assists per game this season but also averages 2.8 turnovers per game, which could limit his role for teams down the road.

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