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Pistons' pick at No. 18: Henry Ellenson, Marquette forward

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The Detroit Pistons selected Marquette forward Henry Ellenson with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night. 

Player profile:

  • Age: 19 (freshman)

  • Height/weight: 7-foot, 242 pounds

  • 2015-16 stats: 17.0 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1.8 APG

Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 11: "His lack of explosive athleticism limits his upside somewhat, but Ellenson has the tools to be a terrific NBA stretch big." More (Insider)

Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 4: "Ellenson wasn't a particularly efficient scorer at Marquette, which had an even worse season than LSU, finishing 8-10 in the Big East. Yet Ellenson still ranks fifth on Ford's Big Board." More (Insider)

Scouting report -- positives:

  • Skilled, athletic big man

  • Very polished in the low post

Scouting report -- negatives:

  • Legs are a little heavy

  • Not an elite defender

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

  • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 7 percent

  • Chances he'll be a starter: 17 percent

  • Chances he'll be a bench player: 48 percent

  • Chances he'll be a bust: 29 percent

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