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NBA Draft 2016: Kris Dunn talks about Anthony Davis

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From:
	        Marquette
	        Height/weight:
	        6-foot-11, 242 pounds

Points:
	            17.0
	            Rebounds:
	            9.9
	            Blocks
	            1.5

Henry Ellenson was a five-star high school recruit who drew interest from many high-major, decorated college programs such as Duke and Kentucky, but eventually opted to attend Marquette in his home state of Wisconsin, joining his older brother Wally on the Golden Eagles’ roster. Henry was a McDonald’s All-American, marking him early as a potential pro, and ended up spending just one season in the Big East. As a freshman, Ellenson was voted first-team all-conference and the Big East’s top freshman. He’s a skilled big man who’s entering the NBA at a time when frontcourt players who can shoot and space the floor are an increasingly valuable commodity.

Ellenson was among the players who spoke to Pelicans.com and other media members at the draft combine in Chicago last month. A portion of the conversation:

What are you hoping teams will learn about you in interviews with them?

What has stood out to you most about your interviews with teams?

What do you think you can bring to the table with your game and skill set?

Where various prominent NBA websites predict he will be picked, along with excerpted comments from the respective mock drafts:

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Draft Profile: Henry Ellenson

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Draft Prospect: Kris Dunn

From:
	        Providence
	        Height/weight:
	        6-foot-4, 205 pounds

Points:
	            16.4
	            Rebounds:
	            5.3
	            Assists
	            6.2
	            Steals
	            2.5

A rare elite draft prospect who exhausted all four years of his college eligibility, Kris Dunn potentially could’ve been a mid-first-round draft pick in 2015, but opted to return to Providence for a final season. The decision appears to have paid off, because the Friars standout is now listed as a lottery lock by everyone, possibly going in the top five. Although players who stay in college longer are sometimes downgraded as having less “upside” and room for improvement, many see the experience and maturity he gained as a plus. A scout told SI.com that the point guard is “John Wall with B-plus athleticism instead of A-plus.”

Dunn was among the players who spoke to Pelicans.com and other media members at the draft combine in Chicago last month. A portion of the conversation:

The Pelicans run an up-tempo system that is point guard-oriented. Is that kind of system appealing?

What do you think are your biggest strengths?

Who do you model your game after in the NBA?

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Draft Profile: Kris Dunn

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