Jordan Nwora
Louisville junior Jordan Nwora would have been drafted a year ago if he decided to keep his name in, but he ultimately opted to return to Louisville and improve his draft stock. I’d say he’s done just that, and could be an option for the Utah Jazz to consider in the first round.
Nwora, a 6’7″ wing from New York, has improved each of his three seasons in college basketball. He’s shown promise as a shot maker, rebounder and defender as he accumulated a larger role with the team.
Nwora averaged 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists while hitting 40 percent of his three-pointers. He’s not the most athletic guy, but he’s smart and makes good decisions. His best use in the NBA may be as a small-ball four that can stretch the floor and hit from the perimeter.
You can never have too many wings in today’s NBA, so Nwora could be a hot commodity in the later stages of the first round. He’s shown steady improvement over the last three years and will only benefit playing in a system like Utah’s.
Could the Utah Jazz find success with another Louisville player like they did with Donovan Mitchell? We could soon find out.