Yogi Ferrell was a surprise snub at last month's NBA Draft Combine—one of college basketball's best players not receiving an invite.
It was a cruel omission, and don't rule out the Indiana University star as a possible second-rounder just because he didn't make the cut. Ferrell will be a better pro than a number of guys who were in attendance.
The rule change that allowed underclassmen to attend the combine and then decide on whether to stay in the draft or go back to school hurts college seniors. NBA teams essentially pick the invitees, sending to the league a list of players they would like to evaluate. This suggests Ferrell is already in the top 60 on most draft boards, even if he's not listed on most mock drafts.
Last year, four college players who did not attend the combine went in the second round. The fact that scouts have had so many chances through the years to see Ferrell could be one reason he wasn't on the list.
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Pro Future of Indiana’s Yogi Ferrell
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