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Los Angeles Clippers working out top prospects Zhaire Smith and Troy Brown

By Ryan Snellings

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18: Troy Brown #18 speaks with reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18: Troy Brown #18 speaks with reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – MAY 18: Troy Brown #18 speaks with reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MAY 18: Troy Brown #18 speaks with reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Troy Brown

Troy Brown Jr. (who The Ringer has projected us getting) is a 6’7″ guard out of Oregon. He, like Smith, is projected to be an elite defender with his 8’9″ wingspan. Also like Smith, Brown is a very young prospect. He will turn 19 on July 28th.

At Oregon, Brown scored 11.3 points per game on 44.4% from the field. He shot only 29.1% from deep. He is a very adapt passer, especially for a forward, averaging 3.2 assists per game. He won’t be the team’s primary ball handler, but could take over the duty at times, depending on the match-ups available. He’s also a good rebounder, having pulled down 6.2 per game. Brown should be viewed as a Tyreke Evans or Evan Turner type of player.

He needs to get a little quicker, especially if he does end up switched onto guards. His length does help if he gets beat, but NBA guards are extremely quick and crafty. His shot also needs some work, but is serviceable. For him to truly excel in the league, he’ll need to work on his scoring.

You can check out his highlight reel here:

Check back here for more in depth profiles on both of these players, along with many others as we get closer to the 2018 NBA Draft.