The Orlando Magic, owners of the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, took a step up in their pre-draft ratings at the mid-May NBA draft in Chicago.
Now the Magic, which also has second-round picks Nos. 32 and 35, are welcoming prospects for practice in Orlando ahead of the June 23 draft.
The month-long process gives Orlando its most comprehensive look at prospects after being allowed to scout but not contact players during the season.
Here’s a list of prospects the Magic have interviewed at the combine, hosted for pre-draft practice, or are expected to host for practice.
The roster of players was gathered from interviews during the draft, reports from Orlando Sentinel and various media reports. This list – which is not complete – will be updated as more information is collected:
Combine Respondents
Trevor Keels (Duke)
Height: 6 feet 5 inches | Weight: 223 pounds | Age: 18 | Wingspan: 6 feet 7 1/4
2021-22 averages: 11.5 points (41.9% from the field – 55.2% over 2s, 31.2% over 3s), 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals.
Keegan Murray (Iowa)
Height: 6 feet 8 inches | Weight: 225 pounds | Age: 21 | Wingspan: N / A
2021-22 averages: 23.5 points (55.4% from the field – 62.1% over 2s, 39.8% over 3s), 8.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1, 3 interceptions.
Jeremy Sochan (Baylor)
Height: 6 feet 9 inches | Weight: 230 pounds | Age: 19 | Wingspan: N / A
2021-22 averages: 9.2 points (47.4% from the field – 58.5% over 2s, 29.6% over 3s), 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.
TyTy Washington Jr. (Kentucky)
Height: 6 feet 3 inches | Weight: 196 pounds | Age: 20 | Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
2021-22 averages: 9.2 points (47.4% from the field – 58.5% over 2s, 29.6% over 3s), 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.
Jalen Williams (Santa Clara)
Height: 6 feet 6 inches | Weight: 209 pounds | Age: 21 | Wingspan: 7 feet 2 1/4
2021-22 averages: 18 points (51.3% from the field – 55.1% over 2s, 39.6% over 3s), 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals.
Note: Teams are allowed to interview a maximum of 20 players at the combine and each player is allowed to interview a maximum of 13 teams, according to a league spokesperson. The league decides which team talks to the players. Just because a team didn’t interview a prospect during the combine doesn’t mean they aren’t interested or won’t choose the player.
Worked in Orlando
Gabe Brown (Michigan State); May 25
Height: 6 feet 8 inches | Weight: 215 pounds | Age: 22 | Wingspan: N / A
2021-22 averages: 11.6 points (42.8% from the field – 49% over 2s, 38.2% over 3s), 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
Justin LewisMarquette; May 25
Height: 6 feet 7 inches | Weight: 235 pounds | Age: 20 | Wingspan: 7 feet 2 1/2
2021-22 averages: 16.8 points (44% from the field – 49.5% over 2s, 34.9% over 3s), 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals.
David Roddy (Colorado State); May 25
Height: 6 feet 6 inches | Weight: 261 lbs | Age: 21 | Wingspan: 6 feet 11 1/2
2021-22 averages: 19.2 points (57.1% from the field – 62% over 2s, 43.8% over 3s), 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks .
Dereon Seabron (state of North Carolina); May 25
Height: 6 feet 6 inches | Weight: 182 pounds | Age: 22 | Wingspan: 6 feet 8 3/4
2021-22 averages: 17.3 points (49.1% from the field – 51.9% over 2s, 25.6% over 3s), 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.
Kai Sotto (Adelaide 36ers – Australian NBL); May 26
Height: 7 feet 3 inches | Weight: 240 pounds | Age: 20 | Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches
2021-22 averages: 7.5 points (50% from the field — 51.4% over 2s, 38.5% over 3s) and 4.5 rebounds.
Donovan Williams (UNLV); May 26
Height: 6 feet 6 inches | Weight: 190 pounds | Age: 21 | Wingspan: N / A
2021-22 averages: 12.7 points (48.8% from the field – 51.2% over 2s, 43.6% over 3s), 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
Note: Just because a player is training for a team doesn’t make them a target to draft. A team not working on a lead doesn’t mean they won’t write it either. Six pre-draft prospects are allowed on the field at a time and are not allowed on the field with NBA players. Some players are seeking comment from NBA teams before the June 1 deadline. College players must decide whether to stay in the draft or opt out and retain any remaining college eligibility.
Waiting for training
Adonis Arms (TexasTech)
Height: 6 feet 5 inches | Weight: 200 pounds | Age: 23 | Wingspan: N / A
2021-22 averages: 8.6 points (44.8% from the field – 55.2% over 2s, 30.8% over 3s), 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1 steal.
Dominick Barlow (Overtime Elite)
Height: 6 feet 10 | Weight: 221 pounds | Age: 19 | Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches
2021-22 averages: 14.8 points (53% from the field – 58.5% over 2s, 33.9% over 3s), 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals .
Josh Minot (Memphis)
Height: 6 feet 8 inches | Weight: 205 pounds | Age: 19 | Wingspan: N/A
2021-22 averages: 6.6 points (55.2% from the field – 55.9% over 2s, 14.3% over 3s) and 3.8 rebounds.
Andrew NembhardGonzaga
Height: 6 feet 5 inches | Weight: 196 pounds | Age: 22 | Wingspan: 6 feet 5 3/4
2021-22 averages: 11.8 points (45.2% from the field – 50.3% over 2s, 38.3% over 3s), 5.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
Terquavion Smith (NC State)
Height: 6 feet 4 inches | Weight: 165 pounds | Age: 19 | Wingspan: 6 feet 6 1/2
2021-22 averages: 16.3 points (39.8% from the field – 43.7% over 2s, 36.9% over 3s), 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals.
Bryson Williams (Texas Tech)
Height: 6 feet 8 inches | Weight: 240 pounds | Age: 24 | Wingspan: N/A
2021-22 averages: 14.1 points (53.5% from the field — 57.5% over 2s, 41.7% over 3s), 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
This list will be updated throughout this process. More soon …
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Prize to khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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