The Los Angeles Clippers are working out a host of new prospects on Wednesday, May 18th, including point guard Yogi Ferrell and forward Jaron Blossomgam.
The Los Angeles Clippers have already started workouts in preparation for the 2016 NBA Draft and have checked out a few players, primarily consisting of guards so far. However, during their group of workouts that are taking place on Wednesday, May 18th, they are expanding beyond guards and looking at a few forwards as well.
Dan Woike of the Orange County Register has reported some of the young prospects who have come to L.A. to show the Clippers what they’re made of.
Clipper draft workout scheduled for tomorrow - Isaiah Taylor, Yogi Ferrell, Troy Williams, Jaron Blossomgam, Ben Bentil, Robert Carter
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) May 17, 2016
The Clippers’ small forward situation has been an issue for some time, ranging from the gritty Matt Barnes from 2012 to 2015 before moving onto a bunch of options this season, resulting in Luc Mbah a Moute becoming the starter. Beyond his great defensive impact and hustle, though, the limitations are obvious, seeing as his total of 13 threes all season displayed his complete inability to space the floor.
And with Paul Pierce being defeated by Father Time and streaky shooters like Wesley Johnson and Jeff Green on the bench, the Clippers could still use some help at the wing, especially with so many free agents.
Louisville forward Damion Lee also among those working out for the Clippers today
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) May 18, 2016
So, here’s a quick look at the numbers these players put up in college if you’re unfamiliar with their work.
Isaiah Taylor, 6’1″ point guard, three years at Texas. 2015-16 per game averages: 15 points, 2.8 rebounds, five assists, 0.9 steals, 42 field goal percentage, 30.6 three-point percentage, 21.4 PER.
Yogi Ferrell, 6’0″ point guard, four years at Indiana. 2015-16 per game averages: 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 45.8 field goal percentage, 42 three-point percentage, 22.9 PER (more details on Ferrell here).
Troy Williams, 6’7″ small forward, three years at Indiana. 2015-16 per game averages: 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, two assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks, 51.3 field goal percentage, 34.7 three-point percentage, 22.1 PER.
Jaron Blossomgam, 6’7″ small forward, three years at Clemson. 2015-16 per game averages: 18.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.3 blocks, 51.3 field goal percentage, 44.1 three-point percentage, 27.1 PER.
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Ben Bentil, 6’8″ power forward, two years at Providence. 2015-16 per game averages: 21.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, one block, 46.2 field goal percentage, 32.9 three-point percentage, 24.7 PER.
Robert Carter, 6’9″ power forward/center, two years at George Tech and one at Maryland, 2015-16 per game averages: 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.3 blocks, 55.4 field goal percentage, 33.3 three-point percentage, 23.9 PER.
Damion Lee, 6’6″ shooting guard, four years at Drexel and one at Louisville, 2015-16 per game averages: 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, two assists, 1.5 steals, 42.8 field goal percentage, 34.1 three-point percentage, 20.3 PER.
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