4 potential Miami Heat draft targets in the Oregon

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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Devonte’ Graham (4) shoots during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

The Miami Heat are in the thick of a tight playoff race, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the happenings in the college basketball world.

After all, Miami own a first-round pick this season, which is a rarity. And it is of vital importance they get this one right. The fact that the Heat went from the top of the lottery standings to a spot in the late teens only made Pat Riley’s job harder.

Gone is the chance to land a can’t-miss prospect. Now, it’s really all about scouting and finding a player with the right mix of upside and the ability to contribute immediately.

The Heat’s roster isn’t all that young; Goran Dragic will be 31 by the time next season rolls around. The franchise is in win-now mode, and thus, they need to draft someone who will be a member of their rotation in 2018.

With the Elite Eight set to begin, let’s take a look at the prospects to watch in the most interesting game of the night — Oregon/Kansas.

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4 potential Miami Heat draft targets in the Oregon – Kansas game

By Frank Urbina | Mar 25, 2017

March Madness is in full bloom, with the Elite Eight set to tip tonight. Let’s hone in on the most interesting prospects from a Miami Heat perspective.