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The 3 Best Three-Point Shooters in the 2016 NBA Draft

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Jamal Murray, Kentucky Wildcats

Although Hield's probably the better pure shooting prospect, Jamal Murray is probably the best overall prospect of the three. He's rated fourth on Chad Ford's Big Board and, according to many draft sources and various media outlets, he's likely to go in the top five picks of the draft.

For that reason, Murray's shooting might be a bit of an afterthought, especially when you consider his playmaking and penetrating skills. But, nonetheless, the 19-year-old can flat-out stroke it from deep.

He splashed in 40.8% of his three-point attempts in his single season at Kentucky, and after taking into account his 78.3% conversation rate from the line, Murray ended the season with a True Shooting Percentage of 59%.

But, the numbers are a little deceiving in this case.


The video speaks for itself, but Murray is the best shooter of the three shooters off the dribble. So, maybe he's right to have so much confidence going into the big night. After all, he dropped 20 per game in his one-and-done season under head coach John Calipari -- as a freshman.

In his limited time, Murray showcased a great game, reminiscent of a healthy Bradley Beal.

Now that he's soon to be a newbie once again, learning an almost entirely new game, that might change. One thing that's certain is that he'll have to come up with a new celebration, though. You're entering Wesley Matthews' territory, young'n.