Miller and Wong shine on day 1 of NBA draft combine scrimmages

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Jordan Miller and Isaiah Wong, both former stars from the Miami Hurricanes, took the court at the NBA draft combine scrimmage with outstanding performances.

Sporting a 6'11.75" wingspan, Jordan Miller proved to be a dominant force for Team Hines. Weighing 191.6 lbs and standing tall at 6'4.5" without shoes, he managed to rack up 18 points from an efficient 6-of-10 shooting in a triumphant 122-95 victory. Miller, who was instrumental in propelling Miami to the prestigious Final Four in his last season and was a worthy recipient of the All-ACC Second Team honor, continues to be highly valued in multiple online publications, placing him as a prospective second-round pick.

His performance mirrored his time at Miami, renowned for his effectiveness on the court. NBA scouts had the privilege of observing firsthand the talent Miller could bring to the league. His precision was evident, sinking two of his three attempts from beyond the arc and impressively scoring on four out of five free throws.

In the same vein, Isaiah Wong, standing at 6'2.50" and 178-pounds without shoes, also made waves at the scrimmage. Despite being tied for the shortest shooting guard at the NBA Combine, Wong's performance was nothing short of remarkable.

Playing for Team Bailey, he secured 16 points through an impressive 6-of-8 shooting, alongside three rebounds and four assists in just 20 minutes of game time. The team emerged victorious with a scoreline of 107-88 against Team Bradds. Projected as a late second-round pick, Wong once again showcased his ability to get the ball in the hoop.

Day 2 of scrimmages will be today at 4 pm.







 
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Just read through 3 different mock drafts and neither Miller or Wong are projected picks in either round. How is that possible?
 
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If Miller and Wong don't get drafted because of their age then that is just a *****


And the NBA wonders why the second round has become so worthless. Because most teams draft 18 year olds or foreign players who are not coming the US immediately.

They are buying lottery tickets with second round draft picks, instead of trying to develop guys like Wong and Miller.
 
And the NBA wonders why the second round has become so worthless. Because most teams draft 18 year olds or foreign players who are not coming the US immediately.

They are buying lottery tickets with second round draft picks, instead of trying to develop guys like Wong and Miller.
And the NBA isn't like the NFL and NHL where once you hit 30 your years are numbered. NBA players are still very productive once they hit 30.
 
Jordan Miller and Isaiah Wong, both former stars from the Miami Hurricanes, took the court at the NBA draft combine scrimmage with outstanding performances.

Sporting a 6'11.75" wingspan, Jordan Miller proved to be a dominant force for Team Hines. Weighing 191.6 lbs and standing tall at 6'4.5" without shoes, he managed to rack up 18 points from an efficient 6-of-10 shooting in a triumphant 122-95 victory. Miller, who was instrumental in propelling Miami to the prestigious Final Four in his last season and was a worthy recipient of the All-ACC Second Team honor, continues to be highly valued in multiple online publications, placing him as a prospective second-round pick.

His performance mirrored his time at Miami, renowned for his effectiveness on the court. NBA scouts had the privilege of observing firsthand the talent Miller could bring to the league. His precision was evident, sinking two of his three attempts from beyond the arc and impressively scoring on four out of five free throws.

In the same vein, Isaiah Wong, standing at 6'2.50" and 178-pounds without shoes, also made waves at the scrimmage. Despite being tied for the shortest shooting guard at the NBA Combine, Wong's performance was nothing short of remarkable.

Playing for Team Bailey, he secured 16 points through an impressive 6-of-8 shooting, alongside three rebounds and four assists in just 20 minutes of game time. The team emerged victorious with a scoreline of 107-88 against Team Bradds. Projected as a late second-round pick, Wong once again showcased his ability to get the ball in the hoop.

Day 2 of scrimmages will be today at 4 pm.








Wong making shots of the left hand dribble. Go make that money young man.
 
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They're old, varying degrees of small, and neither one shoots all that well. In that sense, they're basically the exact opposite of the kind of prospect the NBA likes.
They really aren’t as short as we think. Every player in the NBA is 2 inches shorter than their listed height.
and frankly, if I was GM, I’d rather have a young man who is 22 and ready to play than an 18 year old who has never been to a bar, barely drives, and has yet to experience life on the road.
 
These guys know how to play basketball. Watch them end up with the Heat or Spurs and then emerge in year 3 as legit contributors
 
These guys know how to play basketball. Watch them end up with the Heat or Spurs and then emerge in year 3 as legit contributors
I'm not sure how much longer Pop will be around but the Spurs would be a great place for either one of those guys. Have a chance to play often and learn from the best.

I'm still trying to figure out why they didn't keep Lonnie.
 
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I'm not sure how much longer Pop will be around but the Spurs would be a great place for either one of those guys. Have a chance to play often and learn from the best.

I'm still trying to figure out why they didn't keep Lonnie.
Lonnie was a mistake on their end. They don’t make many mistakes with high character players who are willing to work, but looks like they did there.
 
Jordan Miller feels like a guy the Heat stash for a year then he gives such good minutes he forces his way into a 9 man rotation very quickly
 
That's wild. So our two "bigs"...miller was actually barely over 6'4 and Omier barely over 6'5...

Happy for Wong and Miller. Hope they both get drafted and have great NBA careers
 
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