The Orlando Magic, house owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks within the NBA draft, can have a number of probabilities so as to add to their roster on June 23.
After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic have already got vital younger expertise. Orlando has 9 gamers who had been drafted within the first spherical since 2017 signed to contracts for the 2022-23 season.
Nonetheless, the Magic have clear wants after ending 2021-22 with a 22-60 document.
Because the roster stands, Orlando wants a 3-and-D wing/ahead — with an emphasis on dependable 3-point capturing — who has good measurement and size for his or her place. The Magic additionally might use one other huge/heart, relying on what occurs with Mo Bamba’s restricted free company.
After taking a step ahead of their pre-draft evaluations throughout the mid-Might NBA draft mix in Chicago, the Magic are internet hosting prospects for exercises forward of the draft.
This story is a part of a sequence on gamers the Magic both interviewed or labored out in Orlando:
Collin Gillespie (Villanova)
Top: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 196 kilos | Age: 22 | Wingspan: 6-foot-4
2021-22 averages: 15.6 factors (43.4% from the sphere — 46.6% on 2s, 41.5% on 3s), 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1 steal.
Connection: Labored out for the Magic on June 6
Word: Simply because a participant is understanding for a staff doesn’t imply they’re a goal to be drafted. A staff not understanding a prospect additionally doesn’t imply they gained’t draft them. Six pre-draft prospects are allowed on the court docket at a time and aren’t allowed on the court docket with NBA gamers. Some gamers sought suggestions from NBA groups forward of the June 1 deadline school gamers needed to resolve whether or not they’ll keep within the draft or withdraw and preserve any remaining collegiate eligibility.
The excitement: Gillespie was part of Villanova’s rotation as a reserve for the 2018 staff that gained the NCAA event. As his position elevated, he began to build up extra particular person accolades throughout his 5 seasons with the Wildcats. Gillespie is a two-time Large East Participant of the 12 months (2021, ‘22) and was named to an All-Large East staff 3 times. He was given the 2022 Bob Cousy Award, which is awarded to the highest males’s collegiate level guard by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame.
Scouting report: Excessive-level shooter who’s notably environment friendly on catch-and-shoot alternatives. Textbook capturing type with a fast launch. Motion shooter who does a very good job discovering open pockets within the protection. Good pull-up shooter from past the arc and within the mid-range, too. Savvy as a pick-and-roll handler. Stable passer and off-ball defender. Struggles with creating separation and ending on the rim. Might want to work on his floater due to ending struggles. Lack of lateral quickness could make him a goal defensively for opposing ballhandlers.
Match: The Magic are loaded with younger guards (Cole Anthony, Devin Cannady, Markelle Fultz, R.J. Hampton and Jalen Suggs), so Gillespie would have a tough time getting enjoying time if he was in Orlando. He might make sense as an choice for a two-way deal or with Orlando’s G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, if he isn’t drafted.
This text first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Electronic mail Khobi Value at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or observe him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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