Villanova sophomore guard Donte DiVincenzo is expected to remain the draft barring an injury or significant change in performance during workouts, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
DiVincenzo’s stock soared during last week’s draft combine, according to Scott Gleeson of USA Today. He tied the combine’s best with a 42-inch vertical leap, Gleeson notes. He also hustled, defended well, made pinpoint passes and showed playmaking ability, Gleeson adds.
The 6’5” combo guard was ranked No. 33 on ESPN Jonathan Givony’s Top 100 prospects list prior to the combine and has now proven himself to be a first-round talent.
DiVincenzo worked out for the Celtics on Monday, Adam Zagoria of the New York Times tweets. Boston owns the No. 27 overall pick.
DiVincenzo was the breakout star in the national championship game against Michigan, pouring in 31 points and draining five 3-pointers. He averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 3.5 APG in 29.3 MPG during the Wildcats’ championship season while making 40.1% of his 3-pointers.
DiVincenzo is showing that he can do more than just fill up the net, as he told Charania.
“I’m more than just a shooter,” he said. “I want to show teams that I can do more. Playing point guard is one big thing that teams want to see — if I can control the tempo, get into the offense, get shots and pocket passes.”
I’d love to see this kid get to the Spurs in the draft. They need a playmaker, escpecially considering the uncertainty with Leonard
Michael Jordan of Delaware.
If he drops to the Celtics at #27 just give Danny Ainge a permanent executive of the year award.
I like this move although I want Moe Wagner, but for the life of me I cant think of who they’ll get at 27. Maybe trade into the 2nd round?
More talk of guards and wings rising. It will keep happening until the draft
I’m with sidewinder, love him for the Spurs, especially if Ginobili walks away. Even if not, integrate Di for a year and let him take Manu’s position 2019-20.