With the draft less than a week away, the 76ers hosted a pre-draft workout Friday that featured six more prospects.
Here’s some of what was said following the practice:
Mahir Johnson
Goldey-Beacom College
While potential lottery picks tend to dominate the narrative at this time of year, the 76ers have made way for a few lesser-known prospects to shine on the big stage.
Mahir Johnson, who grew up just fifteen miles from the Training Complex and attended Sixers games as a young fan, is now one of those prospects.
76ers Senior Director of Scouting Vince Rozman says evaluating players like Johnson, who may have flown under the radar in college, is worthwhile.
From Chester High School, to two seasons at Delaware State, and two more at Goldey-Beacom, Johnson said every phase of his journey has been worth it:
Kyle Alexander
Tennessee
Tennessee standout Kyle Alexander said that keeping in touch with his Tennessee teammates on the pre-draft circuit helps him get through the grind. He said that one of his primary goals as he visits each team is to showcase his range:
Daulton Hommes
Point Loma Nazarene
Daulton Hommes, a 6-foot-8 wing from Lynden, WA, visited the Sixers for his 11th workout. Hommes said that as demanding as the pre-draft process may be, he’s savored the moments and prioritized keeping his body ready:
Nick Mayo
Eastern Kentucky
Nick Mayo, who hails from in Oakland, ME, said his four years at Eastern Kentucky taught him to adapt to adversity, grow his game, and prepare for this moment. Should Mayo get drafted, he would be the first player from Maine drafted into the NBA. Mayo explained that the pre-draft process has allowed him to showcase himself holistically:
Jordan Poole
Michigan
Jordan Poole visited the Sixers following a pair of seasons at Michigan. Poole said that being competitive is the key to each pre-draft workout -- proving that he can stack up to elite competition. But more importantly, he’s trying to appreciate the unique experience:
Isaiah Roby
Nebraska
Isaiah Roby, a Dixon, IL native, spent three memorable seasons at Nebraska prior to entering the draft. Like many of his fellow prospects, Roby said he’s staying motivated to power through the arduous pre-draft process: