Ten prospects for the Thunder to watch during the Draft
By Tony Heim
7. Wesley Iwundu, Small Forward
And now we’ve reached the first round prospects! Or at least my personal rankings. Wesley Iwundu is a second round pick in virtually every mock draft, but his playmaking ability combined with his three-and-d potential makes him one of the most intriguing prospects in the Draft.
Iwundu is the classic late-riser. The senior from Kansas State was a raw prospect coming out of high school, but in his four seasons developed into the Wildcats best all-around player. He averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists en route to a Third Team All-Big 12 selection and an unexpected NCAA Tournament birth.
After coming to college with zero signs of a jumper, Iwundu progressed into a respectable shooter by his senior season. He hit 37% on 2 attempts a game, giving teams reason to believe his jumper can continue to evolve into a solid NBA shot. What will make Iwundu special, however, is his unique playmaking ability for a projected 3-and-D guy.
Iwundu’s 7’1 wingspan gives him the ability to find passing lanes impossible for a mere mortal. His evolution at K-State shows he has the work ethic to turn himself into a quality NBA player, but whether or not the Thunder want to wait on that is unknown. Personally I’d be ecstatic if Presti pulled the trigger and brought Wesley Iwundu to OKC.