THE FLATS – Moses Wright and Jose Alvarado busy in NBA pre-draft circuit … Josh Okogie comfirms his spot on Nigeria’s Olympic basketball team for Tokyo … more in this week’s #ProJackets Report.
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ALVARADO, WRIGHT BUSY IN PRE-DRAFT WORKOUT CIRCUIT
Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright performed well in last week’s NBA Draft Combine, scoring 22 points (10-of-18 FG) with 10 rebounds in two scrimmages, while Jose Alvarado enjoyed a good performance in the G League Elite Camp, and both received a good number of invitations from NBA teams for workouts.
Wright, one of 69 players who participated in the NBA Combine, has worked out for Golden State, Memphis, Milwaukee, New York and San Antonio, and has sessions scheduled with Dallas, Detroit and Indiana. Alvarado, one of 40 players who participated in the G League camp, has visited Golden State, Memphis, Milwaukee and New York, and will visit Dallas, New York, Phoenix, Toronto and Utah.
While Wright has said he is “all-in” in his quest to play professionally, Alvarado has left the door open to return to Tech and must decide by July 7 whether to remain eligible for the July 29 draft.
Jose Alvarado has updates on his draft process after he and Moses Wright worked out for the Golden State Warriors. Among other things, he called the workouts “a dream come true.”https://t.co/6huNFmxJXY pic.twitter.com/4VgUozVLTQ
— Ken Sugiura (@ksugiuraajc) June 30, 2021
More @NBADraft – Slew of pre-draft workouts for Moses Wright https://t.co/cy4PIhfUlL
— Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball (@GTMBB) June 30, 2021
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OKOGIE COMFIRMS HE HAS MADE NIGERIA OLYMPIC TEAM
Timberwolves wing Josh Okogie has confirmed he’ll be part of the Nigerian team that competes in the Olympics next month. Nigeria’s preliminary roster included 49 names, which the program will have to pare down to 12 for Tokyo.
Okogie has represented Nigeria in international competition in the past, but he’s never appeared in the Olympics. It is only the third time ever that Nigeria will have a team in the Games. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and his family moved to the United States when he was three. The former Georgia Tech star played for Nigeria at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, averaging 12.6 points in five games. He has played three seasons for the Wolves.
Expect Okogie to be a key piece of what Nigeria does on both ends of the floor. If they’re going to surprise people and pull out some upsets in Tokyo, Okogie will be part of it.
Glad to announce that I’ll be joining the Nigerian National team in the Olympics this year in Tokyo! 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/5zId0IDyoe
— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) June 29, 2021
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YOUNG TELLS HILARIOUS STORY ABOUT SIXERS LEGEND IVERSON
Current Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young spent seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers to begin his career. He was a good soldier who helped the Sixers make the playoffs a few times during his time there while also being a good veteran at the beginning of The Process.
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BOSH TALKS NEW BOOK, CAREER AND HALL OF FAME
Former Georgia Tech star and recent Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Chris Bosh sits down with Dallas’ TV station CBS DFW for a wide-ranging interview.
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#ProJackets on Social Media
UNDERDAWG…🎈🌪🎈 pic.twitter.com/yd0PffWBh8
— Jose Alvarado (@AlvaradoJose15) June 25, 2021
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The Nigerian Clampgawd
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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 28, 2021
I read @chrisbosh’s book in one sitting. It’s wonderful! Much of what he writes is applicable to every day life. I’m an almost 40 year old woman and I gained some growth!
— Just some guys I play car pranks with (@momentpunch) June 30, 2021
As part of the new @RecordingAcad member class, I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate, represent, and give back to the music and its creators. #WeAreMusic pic.twitter.com/ANh0qXqoMl
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) June 28, 2021
Dallas native and Dallas ISD product Chris Bosh talks about his new book, his career and going into the basketball hall of fame.https://t.co/Zqo3Q0HCGf
— Dallas ISD Athletics (@dallasathletics) June 28, 2021
Tight a$$ 👔 old out of shape and still it’s like riding a 🚲 💵 😂 #starbury pic.twitter.com/mDXWjf6f34
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) June 30, 2021
25 years ago today, @StarburyMarbury was the 4th overall pick of the 1996 #NBADraft… count down his TOP 10 PLAYS of his career! https://t.co/hGCGxTXd7G
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) June 26, 2021
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
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 | JOSE ALVARADO Team: New Orleans Pelicans Number: 15 NBA Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Status: Active | 6-0, 179 lbs 2023-24 Stats 7.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.1 apg 41.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 7th place, -8.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 5-5 |
 | JAMES BANKS III Team: Maine Celtics Number: 5 G League Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-20 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-10, 250 lbs 2023-24 Stats 5.3 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 bpg 54.2% FG | Record: 21-13 Standing: 2nd place, -1.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 8-2 |
 | MICHAEL DEVOE Team: Memphis Hustle Number: 10 G League Experience: 2nd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Status: Active | 6-4, 183 lbs 2023-24 Stats 13.9 ppg 3.9 rpg 3.1 apg 47.4% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 12th, -9.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 3-7 |
 | DERRICK FAVORS Team: Windy City Bulls (G League) Number: 14 NBA Experience: 12 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-9, 265 lbs 2023-24 Stats 6.2 ppg 4.7 rpg 0.7 bpg 66.7% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 13th place, -7.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE Team: Phoenix Suns Number: 2 NBA Experience: 5 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: Active | 6-4, 213 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.6 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.7% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG Team: free agent Number: 30 NBA Experience: 16 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: Active | 6-8, 235 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.2 ppg 3.0 rpg 1.7 apg 60.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
