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Ten prospects for the Thunder to watch during the Draft

By Tony Heim

Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) drives to the basket against Michigan Wolverines guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) drives to the basket against Michigan Wolverines guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Tyler Dorsey, Shooting Guard

Tyler Dorsey is everything Sindarius Thornwell isn’t and vice versa. Dorsey is an explosive offensive force who came into his own at the end of the season. When Oregon lost one of their starters the sophomore Dorsey stepped up to score 20+ points in the last eight games of the season, all in postseason play.

Dorsey’s a dynamic shooter that is quick off the dribble; he utilizes fakes to freeze his defender exceptionally well. The 21-year old shot over 42% from deep and over 50% from two-point range on a balanced offensive attack, giving reason to believe he can be a versatile scorer on the next level as well.

MUST READ: Tyler Dorsey prospect review

Standing at 6’4 with a small frame, Dorsey’s size is what makes him fall to the second round. He’s going to get pushed around on defense his rookie season a la Alex Abrines, but there’s reason to believe Dorsey can develop into an average guard defender.

Simply put, the Thunder need perimeter scoring. They won’t find a more polished offensive weapon in the second round than Tyler Dorsey.

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