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Meet The Washington Wizards First Pre-Draft Invitees

By Ryan Eugene

Mar 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) drives around defender Purdue Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards (3) during the first half of the game in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) drives around defender Purdue Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards (3) during the first half of the game in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 12, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack guard D.J. Fenner (15) shoots as San Diego State Aztecs guard D’Erryl Williams (11) defends during the second half at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack guard D.J. Fenner (15) shoots as San Diego State Aztecs guard D’Erryl Williams (11) defends during the second half at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

2016-17 Stats: 35 GP , 13.7 PPG , 3.6 RPG, 1.7 APG, 45.1 FG%, 43.5 3P%

D.J. Fenner probably has the starkest contrast from senior year to the rest of his career. Despite averaging the same amount of points his senior year and junior year, he shot so much better offensively.

His sophomore and junior years he shot 38.7% and 40.5% respectively. His three-point percentages were pretty dismal as well at 21% and 30%, sophomore and junior year.

But his senior year shooting percentages were outstanding.

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Nevada also was one of the most successful teams among the players who worked out Tuesday, as Nevada won the Mountain West Conference, before falling to Iowa State and Monte Morris in the first round.

Fenner has been heralded for his leadership, work ethic, and natural gifts, being the son of a former NFL player.

He has size at 6’6″, but his shooting percentages in past seasons do leave me concerned that his success shooting his senior year was more the exception than the rule. Another likely undrafted prospect, he’ll likely have to continue to work hard in workouts, summer league, training camp, and possibly abroad, to get a shot at regular season NBA action.

Fenner is not ranked on DraftExpress’ latest Top 100 prospects list.

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