Breaking down the Sixers pre-draft work outs: Tuesday, June 18th
We are now T-minus two days away from the NBA Draft and the Sixers are still doing their due diligence. Here’s who stopped by for group workouts on Tuesday, June 18th:
–Tuesday, June 18th–
Darius Bazley F, Princeton HS (6’9 208lb)
*opted out of group work out, replaced by Joe Cremo
One of the draft’s more interesting prospects, Bazley is coming to the NBA straight out of high school. After graduating in 2018, the former five-star recruit decided to forgo college entirely. He then signed with Klutch Sports and accepted a three month, $1million internship with New Balance. He also had plans of playing in the G League last season, but ultimately decided to exclusively focus on draft preparations. Standing at 6’9 with 7’0 arms, Bazley has great length and an intriguing skill set to go with it. He’s a three level scorer who’s capable of creating for himself and others. He’s a great athlete who runs the floor well and plays above the rim. Uses length well as a rebounder, but definitely needs to bulk up. Played well against other prospects during combine scrimmages. Bazley is a fascinating prospect who could sneak his way into the first round. I wouldn’t be surprised if he canceled his workout with the Sixers because someone already gave him a draft guarantee.
Joe Cremo G, Villanova (6’4 193lb)
A star for the Albany Great Danes, Cremo transferred to Villanova his senior year and underperformed mightily. After averaging 18 points on 46% shooting from three as a junior, he was one of the hottest names on the transfer market. During his time at Albany, he could hit from anywhere on the floor. His entire game revolves around his three point shot. He’s a Jimmer-Ferdette-type where, if the shots not dropping, he’s not producing. Such was the case at Villanova, where he struggled to find a spot in the rotation due to his poor shooting. He had a very hard time finding the floor during the Big East and NCAA tournament and didn’t record a single point in either tournament. Cremo has good size to play the two at the next level, but he’ll need to add muscle to his frame. He isn’t a good athlete, so if he wants to make it in the NBA, it’ll be all about his three ball.
Armoni Brooks G, Houston (6’3 195lb)
The fifth player in Houston history to record 200 or more three pointers, Brooks is a lethal three point threat. Shot 39% on eight three point attempts per game last season. Excels on catch and shoot three’s. He can create a little bit for himself in the midrange and beyond the arc, but predominantly operates off ball. Also has a nice floater in the midrange. Capable of attacking the net off the dribble, but not a strength. Has good size and length. Led Houston in rebounding last season. Has the athleticism to guard multiple positions at the next level, but needs to add some weight. Brooks has one of the smoothest shots in the draft, but it’s likely not enough to get his name called on draft day.
Charlie Brown Jr. F, St. Joseph’s (6’7 199lb)
The A10’s leading scorer, Brown was one of the lone bright spots on a disappointing Hawks team. A scoring-minded wing, he has a chance to be a solid role player at the next level. Three level scorer who can create his own shot. Good size and athleticism for the wing. The type of microwave player you can run an offense through at times. Uses his size and athleticism well attacking the basket. Good jump shot he can hit from anywhere on the floor, but a very streaky shooter. Good shooter off the catch. Has a tendency to get tunnel vision and become overly scoring focused which then leads to turnovers. Led his team in rebounding. Good defender. Uses his size well to block shots and athletic enough to stay in front of most players. Brown is likely to go undrafted.
Kyle Guy G, Virginia (6’2 175lb)
First team All-ACC and a consensus third-team All-American, Guy was one of the key pieces on Virginia’s National Championship run. He’s a smart, gutsy player with a great three point shot. Projects best as an off ball guard, but is capable of running an offense. Great vision and is capable of some nifty passes. Three point shot is his biggest strength. Capable of creating his shot himself or off ball. Great step back to create separation off the dribble. Great shooter off the catch and coming around screens. Knows how to get to his spot. Good at finding the soft spots in the defense. Isn’t afraid to attack the net despite his size. Attacks close outs well and finishes strong through contact. Finding a spot for him at the next level could be awkward. Not skilled enough to play point and lacks the size and athleticism to play the two. Smart defensively, but will struggle due to his defensive limitations. Someone is going to take a chance on guy because of his jump shot and championship pedigree, but it won’t be until the mid to late second round.
James Palmer Jr. G, Nebraska (6’6 207lb)
A third team All-Big Ten selection this past season, Palmer is an athletic wing who excels on defense and in transition. Very limited offensively, most of his game is base around his athleticism. He attacks the rim well cutting and off the dribble and he can finish lobs and put backs. Passing isn’t a strength and he’s just an okay rebounder. Needs to work on his shot selection. A poor three point shooter, yet took nearly six attempts per game last season. He runs the floor well in transition on both ends of the court. A great target on long distance lobs and can come from behind on chase down blocks. Palmer has the size and athleticism to defend multiple positions at the next level. Uses his size and athleticism well as a shot blocker. He has a long way to go offensively, but Palmer does have a skill set and build that could get him on the court. He’s likely to go undrafted.
Yovel Zoosman G, Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) (6’7 198lb)
Hailing from Israel, Zoosman is an offensive minded wing. He can create for himself attacking the net and works well as a cutter off ball. More of an inside out type player. Gets a majority of his buckets in the paint. Nice three point shot, but a very inconsistent shooter. Has good size to play the two, but lacks athleticism for the position. Good secondary facilitator. Will struggle defensively at the next level due to his athleticism. Zoosman, who turned 21 last month, is still pretty raw as a prospect, but there is some upside. He’s more than likely a late second round draft and stash.
