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With Kel’el Ware announcing his pro plans and Zach Edey showing the nation what he can do in March Madness, it’s time to look at where these big men are viewed in NBA mock drafts.
Ware, a wiry 7-foot sophomore, played one season for Indiana basketball, averaging a team-leading 15.9 points, 42.5% 3-point shooting, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots.
Edey, Purdue basketball’s 7-4 senior center, is on his way to a second straight national Player of the Year honor, averaging 24.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots.
Kyle Irving, Sporting News
Kel’el Ware, 24th to the Cavaliers; Zach Edey, 29th to the Nuggets
On Ware: The Cavaliers need help behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Ware is a high-upside rim-protecting center who came on strong late in the season for Indiana. He is a long, athletic and mobile lob-catcher who has a developing offensive game as a scorer.
On Edey: The Nuggets need a capable backup to superstar center Nikola Jokic. Why not roll the dice on the most dominant player in college basketball? Edey put together another National Player of the Year-caliber season as an immovable force in the paint. He has improved as a post scorer and passer, and he looks more mobile than in years past. Learning from an all-time great like Jokic would be the best possible situation for Edey to succeed.
Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report
Kel’el Ware, 11th to the Thunder; Zach Edey, 33rd to the Spurs
On Ware: Kel’el Ware continues a run that feels like a career turning point after he’s scored at least 26 points in three of four games. Two of those three games were wins by five points or fewer. Narratives that point out empty stats or low-impact production are losing steam. Indiana seems to be doing a better job of featuring him, and he’s delivering in one-on-one situations around the basket while also flashing the bonus shot-making touch and range that create more offensive upside.
He’s only going to look more enticing during workouts, where his physical tools,…
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Author : IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Publish date : 2024-03-26 15:34:11
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