Workouts Begin Tomorrow/Big Games Tonight
SportzWiz checking in…Just an FYI to all our bloggers, Pre-Draft workouts will begin tomorrow and we will have coverage of all workouts from here through the draft. I haven’t gotten a final list on who’s coming in yet, but check in tomorrow for more information (if I get it tonight I will post it when I have it)
Wesley Matthews G Marquette Madison, WI 6’5”, 215 lbs.* Averaged 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists during his senior season (2008-09) at Marquette
* Was named to the 2008-09 All Big East Second Team
Dionte Christmas G Temple Philadelphia, PA 6’5”, 205 lbs. * Averaged 19.5 points and 5.8 rebounds during his senior campaign (2008-09) at Temple
* Led the Atlantic 10 Conference and Temple in scoring during his final three seasons in college
* Was named 2008-09 Honorable Mention All-America by the Associated Press
Jermaine Taylor G Central Florida Tavares, FL 6’4”, 205 lbs.* Averaged 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds during his senior season (2008-09) at Central Florida
* Finished third in the nation in scoring during his senior year
Kyle Spain F San Diego State Newark, CA 6’5”, 209 lbs. * Averaged 14.1 points and 5.3 rebounds during his senior season (2008-09) at San Diego State
* Led the Aztecs in scoring and rebounding during his senior year
In other NBA news, two big games tonight as Boston-Orlando and Houston-LA are tied at 2-2 heading into game five tonight. It should be interesting to see how Orlando responds after losing a tough game 4 at home that would have given them a commanding 3-1 lead. On the other side of the spectrum, the Lakers came out extremely flat against a short-handed Houston team that brought a ton of energy in game four.
Posted: May 12th, 2009 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time May 12, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I doubt he really has to Vitality. Nobody else is even being considered as the top pick I don’t think.
Nice line up for the first work outs. I guess you kinda nailed that one Doc. looks like we are looking for a guard in the second round. The fact that we are considering a second round pick is encouraging.
Comment from millie mill
Time May 13, 2009 at 6:28 AM
These are all second round players at best. I wonder what’s really going though Erine’s head.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 13, 2009 at 8:35 AM
most top ranked first rounders usually don’t start their workouts until after the draft lottery takes place next Tuesday.
Comment from popcornkid
Time May 13, 2009 at 9:06 AM
I like Christmas, it’s a great time of year
Comment from millie mill
Time May 13, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Doesn’t it cost money to have players come and workout?
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 13, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Great question! I assume it costs *them* money — fronted by their agents, presumably.
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Nice interview with Jermain Taylor on nbadraft.net.
Comment from millie mill
Time May 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I only ask because I play video games. When after playing the regular season they ask if you want to have any Pre-Draft workouts and it cost X-amount of dollars. Why would the Wizards have workouts and spend money if they are not thinking about bring in the second-rounder?
Comment from millie mill
Time May 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Jermaine Taylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29YWyZ1rZoo
Wesley Matthews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsyo-KeOwBo
Dionte Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEk7dEgZ-lE
Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 13, 2009 at 1:28 PM
http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/workouts_090513.html videos from today’s workout
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time May 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Taylor looks good.. real quick.. would like to know if he could play some D but he can sure dunk lol but i think a quick guy to slash down the lane draw some people and pop out to a open guy would be worth a 2nd round pick even if he truns out to be a project..
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM
I can’t figure out who’s who in the video — probably my screen. Which one was Taylor — in a white jersey?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Taylor is in white along with Spain.
Spain is the one that hits a three in the 2nd highlight
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 13, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Taylor is the one who gives up a dunk by getting off his feet going for a fake?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 13, 2009 at 4:48 PM
the first layup is made by wesley matthews,
the three is by spain
and the dunk is by christmas
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Comment from vitality08
Time May 12, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Is it safe to assume Blake Griffin won’t be doing any pre-draft work outs?