To further the discussion of whether Brown is considered a better prospect than Ingram, there is this chart from ESPN regarding how the top pick isn't always the best player:
No. 1 picks vs. best player in the draft
No. 1 Picks
YEAR NO. 1 BEST? CONTENDERS
2017 M. Fultz No J. Tatum, D. Mitchell
2016 B. Simmons Yes J. Brown
2015 K. Towns Maybe K. Porzingis
2014 A. Wiggins No J. Embiid, N. Jokic, C. Capela
2013 A. Bennett No Giannis, R. Gobert, V. Oladipo
2012 A. Davis Yes D. Lillard, D. Green, B. Beal
2011 K. Irving Maybe K. Leonard
2010 J. Wall Maybe D. Cousins, P. George
2009 B. Griffin No S. Curry, J. Harden
2008 D. Rose No R. Westbrook, K. Love
2007 G. Oden No K. Durant
2006 A. Bargnani No L. Aldridge, P. Millsap, K. Lowry
2005 A. Bogut No C. Paul
2004 D. Howard Yes A. Iguodala, L. Deng
2003 L. James Yes D. Wade, C. Bosh., C. Anthony
2002 Y. Ming Maybe Amar'e Stoudemire
2001 K. Brown No P. Gasol, T. Parker
2000 K. Martin No M. Redd
1999 E. Brand Maybe S. Marion, M. Ginobili
1998 M. Olowokandi No D. Nowitzki
1997 T. Duncan Yes T. McGrady, C. Billups
1996 A. Iverson No K. Bryant
1995 J. Smith No K. Garnett
1994 G. Robinson No J. Kidd
1993 C. Webber Maybe P. Hardaway
1992 S. O'Neal Yes A. Mourning
1991 L. Johnson No D. Mutombo
1990 D. Coleman No G. Payton
1989 P. Ellison No S. Kemp, G. Rice, T. Hardaway
1988 D. Manning No H. Hawkins, A. Mason, M. Richmond
So Givony and others there think the only player who could be a contender for best player in the 2016 besides Simmons is Brown