Pacers to host Andrew Nembhard, others for pre-draft workout
Gonzaga senior Andrew Nembhard will be among the draft-eligible prospects to work out with the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the team announced. It is their second workout ahead of the draft.
Nembhard, who was named to the All-WCC first team, averaged 11.8 points, 5.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 32 games. He finished the season ranked 15th in the country in assists per game and seventh in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.97).
The 6-foot-5 standout is projected to be a second-round pick but was perhaps the best guard at the draft combine this week in Chicago, Illinois. He recorded 26 points and 11 assists on Friday during his lone scrimmage appearance.
In addition to Nembhard, the Pacers also plan to work out Baylor guard James Akinjo, Alabama guard Keon Ellis, UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, Marquette forward Justin Lewis and Colorado State center David Roddy on Monday.
The Pacers were awarded the sixth overall pick in the draft, one position lower than their pre-lottery odds. They also have the 31st pick from the Houston Rockets and the 60th pick from the Phoenix Suns.
The NBA draft will take place on June 23.
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