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Blazers predraft workout player profiles: NBA draft 2019

The following is a list of all the players the Portland Trail Blazers have brought in for pre-draft workouts in preparation for the June 20 draft.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The following is a list of all the players the Portland Trail Blazers have brought in for pre-draft workouts in preparation for the June 20 NBA draft.

The Blazers held their final predraft workout on Sunday. The team has worked out 24 players in total. Portland has the 25th overall selection in the first round and does not have a second-round selection.

Under Neil Olshey, the Blazers have only once drafted a player they didn't work out before the draft. In 2017, the Blazers traded up to draft Zach Collins with the No. 10 overall pick despite not bringing him in for a workout. Every other player drafted by Olshey was brought to Portland for a pre-draft workout.

Portland could also look to trade their pick, either to unload salary, move up in the draft, or drop back into the second round.

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DRAFT PROSPECTS

Note: All draft rankings from Jonathan Givony at ESPN.com and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic.

KZ Okpala

SF, STANFORD, SOPHOMORE

  • Measurables: 6-10 (7-2 wingspan), 210 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on April 28, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: 24
  • The Athletic ranking: 28
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 16.8 points
    • 5.7 rebounds
    • 2.0 assists
    • 1.0 steals
    • 46.3% FG / 36.8% 3P / 67.1% FT
    • 32.7 minutes
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Modern NBA fit in terms of size, fluidity and length. ... Has made significant improvement as a shooter. ... Can put the ball on the floor and attack off the bounce. ... Has solid defensive tools and instincts.

Luguentz Dort

SG, ARIZONA STATE, FRESHMAN

  • Measurables: 6-4 (6-9 wingspan), 222 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on April 19, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: 26
  • The Athletic ranking: 28
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 16.1 points
    • 4.3 rebounds
    • 2.3 assists
    • 1.5 steals
    • 47.2% FG / 30.7% 3P / 70.0% FT
    • 31.5 minutes
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Excellent size and strength for a guard. ... Tough to keep out of the paint. ... Very good finisher around the rim. ... Gets to the free throw line at a high clip.

Dylan Windler

G/F, BELMONT, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-8 (6-10 wingspan), 196 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on Sept. 22, 2019)
  • The Athletic ranking: 32
  • ESPN ranking: 37
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 21.3 points
    • 10.8 rebounds
    • 2.5 assists
    • 1.4 steals
    • 54.0% FG / 42.9% 3P / 84.7% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Skilled offensive player with deep range. ... Has a knack for being in the right spot. ... Comfortable putting the ball on the floor. ... Outstanding rebounder with a great nose for the ball.

Talen Horton-Tucker

G/F, IOWA STATE, FRESHMAN

  • Measurables: 6-4 (7-1 wingspan), 235 pounds
  • Age: 18 (turns 19 on November 25, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: 33
  • The Athletic ranking: 45
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 11.8 points
    • 4.9 rebounds
    • 2.3 assists
    • 1.3 steals
    • 40.6% FG / 30.8% 3P / 62.5% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Unique combination of power and skill. ... Built like a power forward with legitimate guard skills. ... Solid handle and developing 3-point stroke. ... Can defend multiple positions.

Admiral Schofield

G/F, TENNESSEE, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-5 (6-10 wingspan), 241 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on March 30, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: 36
  • The Athletic ranking: 38
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 16.5 points
    • 6.1 rebounds
    • 2.0 assists
    • 47.4% FG / 41.8% 3P / 69.8% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Has superb strength and solid quickness. ... Very tough and competitive. ... Solid positional rebounder and versatile defender. ... Plays bigger than his height.

Louis King

F, OREGON, FRESHMAN

  • Measurables: 6-8 (7-0 wingspan), 195 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on April 6, 2020)
  • The Athletic ranking: 40
  • ESPN ranking: 50
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 13.5 points
    • 5.5 rebounds
    • 1.3 assists
    • 43.5% FG / 38.6% 3P / 78.5% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Has outstanding physical tools for an NBA wing. ... Long, fluid and explosive. ... Can handle and initiate offense from the wing. ... Versatile and aggressive defender.

Shamorie Ponds

PG, ST. JOHN'S, JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-1 (6-4 wingspan), 180 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on June 29, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: 46
  • The Athletic ranking: 49
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 19.7 points
    • 5.1 assists
    • 4.1 rebounds
    • 2.6 steals
    • 45.3% FG / 35.3% 3P / 83.6% FT
    • 35.1 minutes
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Very smooth and creative with the ball. ... Scores on a variety of floaters and pull-ups. ... Has improved his 3-point shooting. ... Has quick hands on defense.

Jalen Lecque

G, BREWSTER ACADEMY, POST-GRAD

  • Measurables: 6-4 (6-9 wingspan), 185 pounds
  • Age: 18 (turns 19 on June 13, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: 47
  • The Athletic ranking: 58
  • 2018-19 averages (at Brewster Academy)
    • 12.7 points
    • 4.6 assists
    • 4.1 rebounds
    • 1.6 steals
    • 55.5% FG / 26.0% 3P / 62.6% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Elite physical profile at point guard position. ... Long, strong and extremely bouncy. ... Excels at getting to the rim and finishing. ... Very good rebounder from the backcourt.

Jaylen Hoard

SF, WAKE FOREST, JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-9 (7-1 wingspan), 213 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on March 30, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: 54
  • The Athletic ranking: 62
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 13.1 points
    • 7.6 rebounds
    • 1.5 assists
    • 0.6 steals
    • 0.6 blocks
    • 45.8% FG / 22.6% 3P / 71.7% FT
    • 30.2 minutes
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Long and fluid combo forward. ... Quick leaper. ... Makes plays above the rim. ... Shows some offensive versatility and range. ... Solid ball handler who can attack off the bounce.

Ignas Brazdeikis

F, MICHIGAN, FRESHMAN

  • Measurables: 6-7 (6-9 wingspan), 221 pounds
  • Age: 20 (turns 21 on Jan. 8, 2020)
  • The Athletic ranking: 56
  • ESPN ranking: 69
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 14.8 points
    • 5.4 rebounds
    • 29.7 minutes
    • 46.2% FG / 39.2% 3P / 77.3% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Scores in a variety of ways. ... Strong feel for the game. ... Can shoot with range or straight-line drive. ... Plays with a natural aggression.

Ky Bowman

G, BOSTON COLLEGE, JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-2 (6-7 wingspan), 205 pounds
  • Age: 21 (turns 22 on June 16, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: 70
  • The Athletic ranking: 71
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 19.0 points
    • 7.5 rebounds
    • 4.0 assists
    • 1.4 steals
    • 40.4% FG / 37.4% 3P / 76.2% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Very athletic and strong for his size. ... Plays much bigger than his height. ... Outstanding rebounder for a guard. ... Highly competitive.

James Palmer

G/F, NEBRASKA, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-6 (7-0 wingspan), 210 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on July 31, 2019)
  • The Athletic ranking: 84
  • ESPN ranking: 93
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 19.7 points
    • 4.2 rebounds
    • 3.0 assists
    • 1.4 steals
    • 36.9% FG / 31.3% 3P / 75.1% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Has good size and athleticism for a wing. ... Plays with a scorer's mentality. ... Tough cover when attacking the basket. ... Has the athletic tools to be a solid defender.

Rayjon Tucker

G, LITTLE ROCK, JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-5 (wingspan N/A), 210 pounds
  • Age: 21 (turns 22 on September 24, 2019)
  • The Athletic ranking: 94
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 20.3 points
    • 6.7 rebounds
    • 1.8 assists
    • 1.1 steals
    • 49.1% FG / 41.1% 3P / 77.7% FT
  • Notable: Shot 41.4% from the 3-point line in three seasons, one at Little Rock and two at Florida Gulf Coast.

David Crisp

PG, WASHINGTON, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-0 (wingspan N/A), 185 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on September 27, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 12.2 points
    • 2.7 assists
    • 2.1 rebounds
    • 41.0% FG / 37.4% 3P / 64.1% FT
    • 33.1 minutes
  • Notable: Crisp's 3-point shooting fluctuated during his four season at Washington. He shot 30.2% as a freshman, 36.7% as a sophomore, 28.6% as a junior and 37.4% as a senior.

Amir Hinton

PG, SHAW UNIVERSITY (DII), JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-5 (wingspan N/A), 190 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on February 14, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 29.4 points
    • 4.9 rebounds
    • 4.0 assists
    • 48.8% FG / 34.0% 3P / 89.4% FT
    • 37.6 minutes
  • Notable: If Hinton is drafted, he'd be the first Division II player selected in the NBA draft since 2005, when Robert Whaley was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 51st pick out of Walsh University.

Vic Law

F, NORTHWESTERN, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-7 (wingspan N/A), 200 pounds
  • Age: 23 (turns 24 on December 19, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 15.0 points
    • 6.4 rebounds
    • 3.0 assists
    • 1.0 steal
    • 1.0 block
    • 39.6% FG / 33.5% 3P / 78.6% FT
  • Strengths (via 2019 NBA Draft Guide): Solid athlete with a well-rounded game. ... Quick off the floor and active at both ends. ... confident shooter off the catch. ... Has some 3-and-D potential.

Matur Maker

F/C, SLOVENIA

  • Measurables: 6-10 (wingspan N/A), 205 pounds
  • Age: 21 (turns 22 on January 1, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages (with Zlatarog of the Slovenian League)
    • 12.9 points
    • 9.6 rebounds
    • 1.1 blocks
    • 50.7% FG / 69.2% FT
    • 26.0 minutes
  • Notable: Younger brother of NBA player Thon Maker.

Jeremiah Martin

PG, MEMPHIS, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-3 (wingspan N/A), 185 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on June 19, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 19.7 points
    • 4.4 assists
    • 4.3 rebounds
    • 2.2 steals
    • 45.1% FG / 34.6% 3P / 76.2% FT
    • 34.2 minutes
  • Notable: Scored 1,625 points in four seasons at Memphis, which ranks 10th all-time at the school.

Markis McDuffie

F, WICHITA STATE, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-8 (6-10 wingspan), 218 pounds
  • Age: 21 (turns 22 on September 6, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 18.2 points
    • 5.0 rebounds
    • 1.0 assist
    • 1.0 steal
    • 40.8% FG / 34.1% 3P / 81.6% FT
  • Notable: Scored 1,525 points in four seasons at Wichita State.

Shelton Mitchell

G, CLEMSON, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-4 (6-6 wingspan), 201 pounds
  • Age: 24 (turns 25 on January 26, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 11.5 points
    • 3.0 assists
    • 2.7 rebounds
    • 1.0 steal
    • 37.9% FG / 32.4% 3P / 81.6% FT
  • Notable: His best season was his sophomore year at Clemson, when he shot 45.9% from the field and 45.3% from the 3-point line.

Samir Sehic

F, TULANE, JUNIOR

  • Measurables: 6-9 (wingspan N/A), 235 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on September 22, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 12.3 points
    • 7.7 rebounds
    • 45.2% FG / 30.3% 3P / 71.3% FT
    • 27.5 minutes
  • Notable: Sehic's parents were born in Bosnia and he speaks fluent Bosnian. ... Earned his bachelor's degree in finance in May 2018 and was working on his MBA during his junior season.

Stephen Thompson Jr.

G, OREGON STATE, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-4 (6-8 wingspan), 190 pounds
  • Age: 22 (turns 23 on March 23, 2019)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 16.1 points
    • 4.2 rebounds
    • 3.2 assists
    • 1.5 steals
    • 42.8% FG / 30.8% 3P / 75.5% FT
  • Notable: Ranks fourth in Oregon State career scoring with 1,767 points and is the career leader at the school with 230 3-pointers.

Jaylin Walker

G, KENT STATE, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-3 (wingspan N/A), 187 pounds
  • Age: 21 (turns 22 on July 26, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 21.6 points
    • 5.7 rebounds
    • 2.1 assists
    • 38.7% FG / 38.3% 3P / 80.4% FT
    • 36.0 minutes
  • Notable: Walker scored 1,804 points in his career, and was the 32nd player in Kent State history to reach the 1,000-point mark.

Cameron Young

G, QUINNIPIAC, SENIOR

  • Measurables: 6-6 (wingspan N/A), 205 pounds
  • Age: 23 (turns 24 on March 24, 2020)
  • ESPN ranking: Unranked
  • The Athletic ranking: Unranked
  • 2018-19 averages
    • 23.5 points
    • 5.1 rebounds
    • 1.9 assists
    • 1.1 steals
    • 48.2% FG / 43.7% 3P / 76.0% FT
    • 35.9 minutes
  • Notable: Shot 37.2% on more than seven 3-point attempts per game during his two seasons at Quinnipiac.

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