Top 10 draft eligible point guards: Murray, Dunn lead list

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Jamal Murray of Kentucky headlines the top point guards of the 2016 NBA Draft class.

The 19-year-old will look to follow in a long list of names such as Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, and John Wall as the first point guard selected in their respective drafts who have gone onto become an All-Star.

With the draft set for June 23, here are the top 10 options for teams looking to select a point guard.

1. Jamal Murray, Kentucky

College: Kentucky
Age: 19
Height/Weight: 6-5/207 lbs
2015-2016: 20 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.2 APG
Strengths: size, shooting and scoring ability, play-maker
Weaknesses: decision making, lacks quickness
Comparison: Ben Gordon, Chauncey Billups

2. Kris Dunn, Providence

College: Providence
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-5/207 lbs
2015-2016: 16.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.2 APG
Strengths: strong defensive guard, size, speed
Weaknesses: shooting, decision making, turnover prone
Comparison: Jordan Clarkson, John Wall

3. Dejounte Murray, Washington

College: Washington
Age: 19
Height/Weight: 6-5/183 lbs
2015-2016: 16.1 PPG, 6 RPG, 4.4 APG
Strengths: scorer, physical tools, playmaker
Weaknesses: perimeter shooting, defense, finishing in traffic
Comparison: Jamal Crawford

4. Wade Baldwin, Vanderbilt

College: Vanderbilt
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6-4/202 lbs
2015-2016: 14.1 PPG, 4 RPG, 5.2 APG
Strengths: physical profile, capable shooter, passing ability
Weaknesses: shot creating, decision making, inconsistency
Comparison: Eric Gordon

5. Tyler Ulis, Kentucky

College: Kentucky
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5-10/149 lbs
2015-2016: 17.3 PPG, 3 RPG, 7 APG
Strengths: great range shooter, high IQ, ball security
Weaknesses: size, strength
Comparison: Isaiah Thomas

6. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame

College: Notre Dame
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-1/194 lbs
2015-2016: 15.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.7 APG
Strengths: elite scorer, athletic, playmaker
Weaknesses: average size, off-ball defense
Comparison: Kemba Walker

7. Kahlil Felder, Oakland

College: Oakland
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 5-9/177 lbs
2015-2016: 24.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 9.3 APG
Strengths: excellent quickness, strong 3-point shooter, tough defender
Weaknesses: undersized
Comparison: Nate Robinson, Isaiah Thomas

8. Anthony Barber, NC State

College: NC State
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-3/173 lbs
2015-2016: 23.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.5 APG
Strengths: shot off dribble, attacks the basket
Weaknesses: skinny frame, shys away from body contact
Comparison: Brandon Knight

9. Gary Payton II, Oregon State

College: Oregon St.
Age: 23
Height/Weight: 6-3/184 lbs
2015-2016: 16 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 5 APG
Strengths: physical tools, defensive potential, rebounding ability
Weaknesses: creating offense, point guard polish
Comparison: Markel Brown

10. Melo Trimble, Maryland

College: Maryland
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-3/190 lbs
2015-2016: 14.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.9 APG
Strengths: attacking the rim, capable passer, pesky defender
Weaknesses: finishing vs length, turnover prone
Comparison: Damian Lillard