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Top 10 draft eligible small forwards: Ingram leads the way

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While Ben Simmons is listed as a combo forward by several pundits, the 6-foot-10, 240-pound Australian is very likely a four in today's NBA. That leaves Brandon Ingram at the top of the list of available small forwards in the June 23 draft.

Ingram could be a special talent; while he certainly needs to add some bulk to his incredibly wiry 6-foot-9 frame, it's worth remembering that Kevin Durant entered the NBA in 2007 with near-identical dimensions.

1. Brandon Ingram

College: Duke (Freshman)
Age: 18
Height/Weight: 6-9/196 lbs
2015-2016: 17.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2 APG
Strengths: Physical tools, shooting touch, slashing ability
Weaknesses: Physical strength, footwork
Comparison: Kevin Durant, Tayshaun Prince

2. Jaylen Brown

College: Cal (Freshman)
Age: 19
Height/Weight: 6-7/223 lbs
2015-2016: 14.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2 APG
Strengths: Athleticism, physical strength, interior scoring
Weaknesses: Shooting consistency
Comparison: Jason Richardson, Stanley Johnson

3. Timothe Luwawu

Pro team: Mega Leks (Serbia)
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-7/205 lbs
2015-2016: 14.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.8 APG
Strengths: Athleticism, court vision
Weaknesses: Ball handling, shooting consistency
Comparison: Thabo Sefolosha, Nicolas Batum

4. Taurean Prince

College: Baylor (Senior)
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-8/220 lbs
2015-2016: 15.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.3 APG
Strengths: Length, lateral quickness, perimeter shooting
Weaknesses: Ball handling
Comparison: DeMarre Carroll

5. DeAndre Bembry

College: St. Joseph's (Junior)
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-6/207 lbs
2015-2016: 17.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 4.5 APG
Strengths: Athleticism, passing, defense
Weaknesses: Shooting consistency
Comparison: Jimmy Butler

6. Paul Zipser

Pro team: Bayern Munich (Germany)
Age: 22
Height/Weight: 6-8/210 lbs
2015-2016: 6.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.4 APG
Strengths: Physical strength, shooting ability
Weaknesses: Ball handling, limited minutes in past
Comparison: Shane Battier

7. Rade Zagorac

Pro team: Mega Leks (Serbia)
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 6-9/205 lbs
2015-2016: 13.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.4 APG
Strengths: Length, attacking the basket
Weaknesses: Physical strength

8. Jake Layman

College: Maryland (Senior)
Age: 21
Height/Weight: 6-9/209 lbs
2015-2016: 11.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.1 APG
Strengths: Athleticism, shooting touch
Weaknesses: Physical strength, shot creation

9. Michael Gbinije

College: Syracuse (Senior)
Age: 24
Height/Weight: 6-7/205 lbs
2015-2016: 17.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 4.3 APG
Strengths: Shooting touch, passing, versatility
Weaknesses: Quickness, age

10. Jarrod Uthoff

College: Iowa (Senior)
Age: 23
Height/Weight: 6-10/214 lbs
2015-2016: 18.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.1 APG
Strengths: Fluid jumpshot, perimeter shooting
Weaknesses: Ball handling, quickness

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