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2018 NBA Draft Combine: Day 2 impressions

By Connor Harr

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: A detailed view of the draft combine logo during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: A detailed view of the draft combine logo during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Measurement disappointments: Sagaba Konate, C — West Virginia

Measurements: 6’7.5″ (in shoes), 7’0″ wingspan, 8’10.5″ standing reach 

I do not want to take away too much from Sagaba Konate. He was fantastic during the five-on-five scrimmages during day one at the combine. Unfortunately, his measurements were very underwhelming and had a level of mystery to them compared to most combine invites.

His height was extremely underwhelming for a player projected to play center. His seven foot wingspan is fine for his height, but does not stand out considering his way below-average height and projected position. Again though, Konate was fabulous in the scrimmage, so let’s try to focus on that.

Landry Shamet, SG — Wichita State

Measurements: 6’5.25″ (in shoes), 6’6.75″ wingspan 

Landry Shamet’s wingspan was highly anticipated coming into the combine. Even though he does look fairly lengthy on film, he did not appear overly lengthy. I think people were trying to bite off a little more than they could chew projecting a close to seven-foot wingspan.

Sadly, the outcome of not even possessing a positive two-inch wingspan came as a shock. I think people were hoping that even though Shamet is not the biggest player, he would still be a versatile and more disruptive defender with longer arms, especially since his defense looked like it took a step back this season.

Jontay Porter, C — Missouri

Measurements: 13.85% body fat, 236 pounds 

Porter’s wingspan was not impressive, but I do not think anybody was anticipating it to be that good at all. The most important factor here is his weight. Porter is listed at 240 pounds on his ESPN college profile and came into the draft only four pounds lighter. Also, Porter had the highest body fat percentage of any prospect in the draft (even Omari Spellman), and was one of four players with body fat percentages in double digits.

Porter’s main focus right now should be improving his athleticism, and with his relatively young age he has the potential to do so. Dropping four pounds in two months is not much of an accomplishment.

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