08-05-2025
Spanish forward Izan Almansa headlines Trail Blazers' second predraft workout
Spanish forward Izan Almansa headlines Trail Blazers' second predraft workout
Spanish forward Izan Almansa is reportedly among the prospects who will work out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, according to team reporter Casey Holdahl.
Almansa averaged 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds on 51.1% shooting from the field in 33 games with the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League. He scored in double figures eight times, including a season-high 19 points, seven rebounds and two blocks on Nov. 9.
The 6-foot-10 standout signed with the Wildcats as part of the Next Stars program, a plan introduced by the NBL to give top prospects a path to play professionally. He played with the G League Ignite before moving to Australia, averaging 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
Joining Almansa were Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako, Notre Dame forward Tae Davis, VCU forward Jack Clark, Kentucky guard Otega Oweh and North Dakota guard Treysen Eaglestaff. It is the Trail Blazers' second known workout after hosting their first session on Tuesday.
The Trail Blazers enter the predraft process with only one pick, a first-round selection currently slotted 10th before the lottery on Monday. They are drafting in the lottery for the fourth consecutive year after taking Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and Donovan Clingan over that span.
The group the Trail Blazers hosted features mostly underclassmen who are not currently projected to be drafted. The team likely wanted to prioritize bringing in those players who are testing the process or could be targeted as undrafted free agents after the draft.
The 2025 NBA draft will occur June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
