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Pre-Draft Workout: June 5

Q: “How has the meaning of basketball changed for you after playing for arguably the best university in the nation?”

A: “A lot of things have changed, first of all I come from a small public school in Mississippi and to be a part of the biggest stage in college basketball it provides a different outlook. I always knew I loved the game and I always wanted to be around it, but that really allowed me to get in touch with my love for it being around it all day everyday …  it becomes a part of your life. The University of Kentucky is the best thing that’s happened to me.”

Q: “While playing with a lot of other NBA talent at the University of Kentucky how do you feel that’s prepared you for playing in the NBA?”

A: “Just how you said it, once we get here we will be surrounded by a lot of other talented players. I know a lot of people said they wanted to see me do more, but I had so many talented people around me to where I didn’t even need to do that. I just made the game simple, playing with so much talent I just fit in.”

Q: “With preparing for draft day what’s been most exciting piece of the experience for you?”

A: “Just the process in general, it’s a once in a lifetime deal. Flying to a lot of NBA teams and meeting the entire staff. Having the chance to try out for the teams I’ve been watching play my whole life. Knowing that I’ll be in the NBA next year is an unbelievable feeling.”

Q: “If you could give young kids three keys to your success as an elite player what would you say has brought you this far?”

A: “I’d tell them to first, get lost in the game; that was big for me. Second, have a short memory, and third, keep faith. Those are all things I kept going during this process.”

Q: “If drafted how you do see yourself fitting into the Nuggets arsenal?”

A: “I actually have a few friends here, my dad used to play with Danilo Gallinari, so it would be crazy to play with him again. Gary Harris is a good friend of mine as well. I feel like every NBA team needs shooters. I think Golden State and Cleveland are the top two teams in both three pointers made and attempted and they are in the finals. So shooting has proven to be a big part of the game, I feel like all teams need it.”

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Prospect Q&A: Devin Booker

The Denver Nuggets will host two more pre-draft workouts on Friday, June 5. The morning session will highlight six prospects: two forwards and four guards.

Darion Atkins, a 6’8” power forward out of Virginia, put himself on the map this past season and was named the Lefty Driesel and ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

From the University of Kentucky, Devin Booker is a 6’6” guard widely regarded as one of the top shooters in college basketball last season.

Standing at 6’9”, Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker helped his team reach the national championship game this past season. NBA.com projects him to be a versatile offensive threat at the next level.

Jerian Grant, a 6’5” guard from Notre Dame, brings size, experience and versatility. He averaged 6.7 APG last season.

Another guard, the 6’4” Pierria Henry, was named to Conference USA’s 2014-15 All-Defensive team.

Sir’Dominic Pointer, St. John’s 6’6” shooting guard, was named the Big East’s Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year last season.

The second session, Friday afternoon, will feature Stanley Johnson, the 6’7” small forward from Arizona. Johnson is projected by ESPN.com to be drafted 11th in the upcoming 2015 NBA Draft.  Speed and power are Johnson’s strengths, and Fran Fraschilla called him “a bully on the basketball court.”

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Nuggets Pre-Draft Workout Preview: June 5

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