Former Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore sustained a torn Achilles tendon in a pre-draft workout in San Antonio, agent Mike Silverman tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN (all Twitter links).
Moore had successful surgery the day after he suffered the injury and is expected to make a full recovery, per Givony.
“We’re truly heartbroken for Jalon,” Silverman said. “It’s time to revamp the NBA pre-draft process. Flying around the country to perform intense competitive workouts exposes players to risk of major injuries. No other pro sports league puts their draft prospects in this position.”
Moore, who spent his first two college seasons at Georgia Tech prior to transferring to Oklahoma in 2023, had a solid senior season for the Sooners in 2024/25, averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds on .471/.381/.840 shooting in 34 games (30.3 MPG). He was viewed as potential second-round pick in 2025 prior to the injury, coming in at No. 63 on ESPN’s big board.
Moore’s workout with the Spurs was his 13th of the pre-draft process and he had three more on tap, according to Givony, who questions whether it’s advisable for prospects to partake in such an arduous process due to the extensive travel and physical demands.
Of course it makes no sense but the NBA is all about abusing players.
There ist no need to take part in 16 Workouts unless you are not good enough to be a safe Pick, but want to be a millionaire Despite this.
Despite having good size & athleticism I never thought this guy would be a NBA player when he was at Tech. He looked a lot better at OU tho & was a big reason they beat us so bad last season. Terrible to get hurt like this right before the draft but hopefully everything works out for the kid.
Ace Bailey looking mildly smarter today.
His game is similar to Anthony Bust Bennett