Three fantasy prospects to watch after the NBA draft combine

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None of the top prospects in the 2016 NBA draft took part in the combine in Chicago last week, an unfortunate precedent for fans in recent years as there’s too much to lose and too little to gain for the best players.Editor’s PicksWhich NBA prospects were helped by draft combine measurements?

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Still, plenty of second-tier draft hopefuls went to the Windy City in hopes of proving themselves not only in the athletic testing, but also in 5-on-5 scrimmages, shooting drills and the all-so-important interview portions of the combine.

As we know by now, the findings and measurements can only reveal so much. A high body fat percentage may indicate a questionable work ethic, for example. On the flip side, just because a player is in tip-top shape doesn’t necessarily mean the talent is there.

Evaluating all this is just as much of an art as it is a science, but this year’s combine had several first-round hopefuls that raised their draft stock and, therefore, improved their chances of working their way on the fantasy radar as rookies next season. Here are some of the ones to watch:

Cheick Diallo, PF, Kansas

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