May
28
Freeman: Tyler Zeller, Meyers Leonard Headline Tuesday Workout
By caseyholdahl Posted in: 2012draft, draft2012
The Trail Blazers will conduct their first predraft workout at the practice facility on Tuesday, and according to the Oregonian's Joe Freeman, two centers likely to be selected in the first round will be center stage. Via
Freeman's twitter account:
The #Blazers 6-player workout will include: Tyler Zeller, C, UNC; Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois; Garrett Sim, G, Oregon, Casper Ware, G, Long Beach State; Kent Bazemore, G, Old Dominion; Kris Joseph, SF, Syracuse.
Zeller and Leonard are highlights of the #Blazers 1st workout. The touted center prospects are viewed as 1st-rd locks and lottery possibles.
For what it's worth, ESPN.com's Chad Ford has the
Trail Blazers selecting Zeller with the 11th pick, with Leonard going to the Magic at pick 19. Ware, who, at a hair under 5-10, was the
shortest player measured at a recent workout in New Jersey, is expected to be
drafted in the second round. Same goes for Joseph.
Just a reminder that we'll be streaming live from Tuesday's workouts as soon as it opens to the media, which should be around 9:30 AM.
UPDATE: The team has confirmed Freeman's list of workout participants.