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3 players without an agent to watch at the 2017 NBA Draft Combine

By Max Holm

Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Joseph-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Thomas Bryant (31) holds the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Hoosiers center Thomas Bryant (31) holds the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

Thomas Bryant

Thomas Bryant, a top-20 recruit in 2015, hasn’t lived up to expectations. After losing Yogi Ferrell to the NBA and OG Anunoby to injury, Bryant had an opportunity to take over Indiana. He did not.

As a sophomore, he averaged just 12.6 points 6.6 rebounds, barely an improvement from his freshman campaign. Both Draft Express (42nd) and Tankathon (47th) have Bryant going in the second round. Still, at 6-foot-10 with a huge wingspan and an improving three-point shot, he got an invite to the combine.

And apparently, he can do that. The video above shows the tools and promise. He should impress teams with his physique, judging by Mike Schmitz’s tweet.

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Like Diallo, Bryant has been asked to play 5-on-5. Given it’s not exactly a great year for big men, Bryant needs to show he can dominate. If Bryant can show his ability to protect the rim and shoot, he might just convince an NBA team to draft him earlier than expected.