Delon Wright was good last year—the kind of good that put him on NBA radars despite spending the previous two years in junior college. Wright earned scouts' attention. And this year, I'm expecting him to keep it and ultimately convert it into first-round dollars.
The younger brother of 10-year NBA veteran Dorell, Delon seemingly came out of nowhere as an impact junior at Utah. He got the occasional national shoutout last season. And chances are if you're a hardcore draft fan or regular Pac-12 viewer, you're pretty familiar with Wright's game. But for the most part, he still flies a bit below the radar.
I'd be willing to bet he doesn't last down there for long—with Utah expected to compete for a postseason bid, the spotlight and microphones should naturally start shifting Wright's way.
Regardless, the potential he flashed in his first year on the job in Division I basketball is worthy of examination. Wright put up monster numbers, both in terms of production and efficiency, while showcasing some special physical tools for a point guard.
At 6'5", he has standout size that helps drive ...
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NBA Draft Expert’s Notebook: Meet Delon Wright, the Next Big 2015 Prospect
August 29th, 2014 by Jonathan Wasserman Leave a reply »
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