NBA Draft: The Duck Rising

Jordan Bell, Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey were invited to the 2017 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last week. The NBA extended an invitation to Chris Boucher, as well. Dylan Ennis was not invited to the professional showcase.

Most scouts left the Quest Center in Chicago on Friday impressed by Oregon’s big four. Each Duck elevated their stock at the combine on Thursday and Friday.

Weeks ago, Boucher was in surgery to repair a torn ACL from the Pac-12 Tournament. After an intense rehab over the last month, Boucher earned himself an invite to the NBA showcase. However, CB was limited to just measurements and interviews.

Nevertheless, the Montreal product impressed without stepping foot on the court. CB was measured at 6-foot-9.5 with shoes on. In fact, Boucher has an incredible wingspan of 7-foot-4. Not to mention, his hands measured at 10.5 inches which was good enough for the second-largest in the class.

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Bell continued to be a monster. I’m not sure the NBA executives got the memo on him. Did they watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament?

The Long Beach product blew away scouts, talent evaluators and executives alike. He was active in the games, productive when on the floor and outplayed most in the post.

Jordan Bell recorded a 2.56 shuttle run. It was good enough for the fastest recorded time in NBA Combine history. Pretty incredible for a big man.

JB added a 38-inch vertical and exhibited a 7-foot wingspan.

Brooks was typically overlooked by most heading into the scouting combine. Yet, that did not slow down the Canadian superstar. In fact, Brooks led the way on the first day of the combine during Game 1 of the festivities.

Illustrating his all-around game, Brooks scored 17 points, alongside nine boards and five dimes. He looked like the same star most Duck fans have watched the last three years. After his performance, he was invited to workout for the Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers.

Mr. March continued his torrid stretch from March Madness. Dorsey led the way with a game-high 18 points in Game 2 from the combine. The 6-foot-4.5 guard drilled 5-of-9 shots from the field, including 2-of-4 from downtown. He added a noteworthy 11 rebounds and three assists.

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After his masterful display, Dorsey was invited to workout for the Milwaukee Bucks. TD would gladly accept an opportunity to play with his Greek International teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Overall, no group of players from one school had their stock rise more over the last week than Oregon’s four. Even after a remarkable Final Four run, many still didn't believe. There is no denying the effort and numbers this group is producing. Interest from NBA teams is growing by the hour.

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