Jamal Murray endorsed as No.1 pick in 2016 NBA Draft

John Calipari endorsed forward Jamal Murray as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

The Kentucky coach backed up Murray's bold declaration last week, when Murray said. "I'm the best player in the draft."

The 6-foot-4 Murray was a third-team All-American in his only season in Lexington. He averaged 20 points and shot 40.8 percent from 3-point range.

Calipari said the Philadelphia 76ers should look at Murray with the top pick in the draft. LSU freshman Ben Simmons and Duke freshman Brandon Ingram are projected as the first two picks in the draft.

Villanova point guard Kris Dunn and Oklahoma shooting guard Buddy Hield are expected to be lottery picks as is Murray, who would be the fourth No. 1 pick coached by Calipari at Kentucky. — Reuters