Celtics pre-draft workout tracker – CelticsBlog

With the NBA Draft approaching on Wednesday, rumors have been swirling about who the Celtics may goal. Holding the twenty eighth and thirty second picks in a deep class, Boston may have entry to loads of intriguing expertise nonetheless on the board late within the first and early within the second rounds.

At first look, it appears probably they’ll draft an enormous man to bridge the hole between the tip of Al Horford’s profession and the uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porziņģis. Or, maybe Brad Stevens will goal a flexible guard if Jrue Vacation turns into a second-apron casualty. What a couple of 3-and-D wing to strengthen the rotation throughout a season with out Jayson Tatum?

For now, all we all know is who they’ve introduced in for pre-draft exercises. Beneath is an up-to-date breakdown of each prospect the Celtics have labored out forward of the draft:

Guards

Cedric Coward, SG, Washington State — 6’6/213lbs, Senior

Coward averaged 17.7 factors, 7.0 rebounds, and three.7 assists final season, capturing a formidable 40% from past the arc. His dimension and talent set make him a flexible choice as each a guard and a wing. His recreation reveals shades of former Celtic Aaron Nesmith.

Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee — 6’4/206lbs, Senior

Lanier shined in his one season at Tennessee, averaging 18.0 factors per recreation on 43/30/76 capturing splits. His flame-throwing jumper earned him First Crew All-SEC honors and the Jerry West Award. He might fill a Tim Hardaway Jr.-type position within the NBA.

Javon Small, PG, West Virginia — 6’1/190lbs, Senior

Small brings every thing you’d need from an undersized guard. He can create his personal shot in any respect three ranges and get teammates concerned, mirrored in his 18.6 factors and 5.6 assists per recreation. Defensively, he’s a pest, averaging 1.5 steals per recreation final season.

Jaxson Robinson, SG, Kentucky — 6’6/192lbs, Senior

Robinson is on the perimeter of being a wing, providing rotational versatility. A pointy-shooter, he hit 37.6% of his 6.9 three-point makes an attempt per recreation. Together with his athleticism and wingspan, he profiles equally to former second-round choose Aaron Wiggins.

Gabe Dorsey, SG, William & Mary — 6’6/215lbs, Senior

Dorsey might go undrafted, however his elite capturing is hard to disregard. He shot over 40% from deep throughout all 4 years in faculty, together with almost 45% as a senior. As a spot-up shooter, he resembles A.J. Inexperienced of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Brycen Goodine, SG, Oklahoma — 6’4/180lbs, Senior

A real faculty journeyman, Goodine performed at Syracuse, Windfall, Fairfield, and Oklahoma over six seasons. In his later years, he emerged as a sharpshooter, hitting 45% of his threes.

Caleb Grill, SG, Missouri — 6’3, 205lbs, Senior

Grill averaged 13.7 factors per recreation on 39.6% capturing from deep, taking 6.8 makes an attempt per recreation. Most snug in a movement-shooter position, he makes use of screens and off-ball motion to get open. His 1.7 steals per recreation present scrappy two-way potential.

Zeke Mayo, PG, Kansas — 6’4, 185lbs, Senior

After transferring to Kansas, Mayo instantly showcased his elite capturing contact at a better stage. He shot 44.7% from three on 6.2 makes an attempt per recreation and was thought to be among the best shooters within the nation.

Forwards

Johni Broome, PF, Auburn — 6’9, 249lbs, Senior

Broome was a star for Auburn, averaging 18.6 factors, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and a couple of.1 blocks per recreation. He scored inside, displayed mid-range contact, and excelled defensively as a shot-blocker. Whereas questions stay about his match within the fashionable NBA, his manufacturing is simple.

Kobe Sanders, SF, Nevada — 6’9/205, Senior

Sanders has the ground of a dependable rotational wing, however the instruments to be extra. With the texture of a guard and the dimensions to battle on the wing, he evokes a extra cellular Kyle Anderson. He averaged 15.8 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists final season for Nevada.

Mohammad Amini, SF, FIBA — 6’7/210lbs, 20 years outdated

Amini, an Iranian-born wing, brings worldwide expertise however restricted minutes at a high-level membership in France. As an enormous, score-first shooter with upside, he could possibly be thrilling, however there may be loads of unknown.

Steve Settle, PF, Temple — 6’10/192lbs, Senior

It’s uncommon to discover a 6’10 wing who can shoot it at a 41.6% clip on 3.6 makes an attempt per recreation from distance. Mix that with loads of defensive versatility and a knack for getting his teammates open, and you’ve got a really intriguing prospect in Settle.

Obinna Anochili-Killen, SF, Marshall — 6’8/220lbs, Senior

Anochili-Killen was the Solar Belt Defensive Participant of the Yr, averaging 3.2 blocks per recreation. With a 7’4 wingspan, he provides elite defensive versatility. He should enhance his jumper, however tasks as the final word play finisher — Isaiah Stewart is an affordable comparability right here.

Ben Gregg, PF, Gonzaga — 6’10/230lbs, Senior

Gregg was a stretch-big in Mark Few’s system, hitting 34.1% from deep final season. Whereas his numbers and athleticism don’t pop by any means, Gonzaga’s monitor file of NBA-ready expertise boosts his inventory.

Aaron Scott, SF, St. Johns — 6’7/210lbs, Senior

Scott was a constant starter for the Johnnies, rating within the Massive East’s high 10 in each offensive rebounds and steals. He excels on the little issues—protection, hustle performs, and rebounding—and is growing as a low-usage offensive contributor.

Bigs

Clifford Omoruyi, C, Alabama — 6’11/250lbs, Senior

Omoruyi performed restricted minutes at Alabama however confirmed sturdy defensive instincts developed at Rutgers, the place he earned Massive Ten All-Defensive honors. He shot 73.4% from the sphere and provides a lob risk, an extended wingspan, and explosive athleticism. His recreation mirrors a rawer model of Onyeka Okongwu.