As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft we will provide profiles of more than 60 prospects, including video interviews with each player, what they're saying leading up to draft day as well as their potential fit on the Bulls.
Myles Turner, F, Texas
6'11" | 240 lbs. | 19 years old
2014-15 stats:
10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 83.9 FT%, 22.2 minutes
Selection:
First round, 11th overall by the Indiana Pacers
NBA
Quotable:
"I haven't patterned my game off anybody particular at the NBA level. I take bits and pieces from who I can, but I’m Myles Turner. I have my own game. Of course I like watching (fellow Texas alum) Kevin Durant play, he’s always been on my favorite players. But as far as people at my position, LaMarcus Aldridge, Anthony Davis, Kevin Garnett, I like watching them play."
Analysis:
David West opted out of the final year of his contract and the Pacers are looking to move Roy Hibbert, so selecting a high-upside prospect in Turner makes sense. He's an excellent inside-out player with elite shot-blocking skills.