Report: Trail Blazers host predraft workout with 3 potential first-round targets
Report: Trail Blazers host predraft workout with 3 potential first-round targets
Maryland forward Derik Queen was reportedly among the prospects who worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, according to Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan.
Queen was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, averaging 16.5 points, nine rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 36 games on 52.6% shooting from the field. He helped lead the Terrapins to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2016.
Joining Queen were BYU point guard Egor Demin and Cholet Basket forward Noah Penda. The visit was the first known workout for each player this year.
Demin was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team, averaging 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals on 41.2% shooting from the field in 33 games. He finished in double figures 19 times, including a season-high 20 points, seven assists and rebounds on Nov. 8.
Penda averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals on 44.7% shooting from the field in 37 games in the French League. He has scored at least 10 points 19 times, including a near triple-double on May 17 with 18 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.
The Trail Blazers enter the draft with only the 11th pick. They have hosted several other potential targets ahead of the draft on June 25-26, including Liam McNeeley (Duke), Asa Newell (Georgia) and Jase Richardson (Michigan State), among others.
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