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Heat NBA Draft 2017: 5 players Miami should consider reaching for

By Wes Goldberg

Feb 9, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) controls the ball against the Temple Owls during the second half at Liacouras Center. Southern Methodist Mustangs won 66-50. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) controls the ball against the Temple Owls during the second half at Liacouras Center. Southern Methodist Mustangs won 66-50. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2017; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Wesley Iwundu (25) makes a move on TCU Horned Frogs guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Kansas State won 75-74. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Wesley Iwundu (25) makes a move on TCU Horned Frogs guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Kansas State won 75-74. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Wesley Iwundu, Kansas State

Position: Wing
Age: 22
Height/weight: 6’7’’, 205
Wingspan: 7’1”
Season averages: 13.0 PPG, 6.3 REB, 3.5 AST
Shooting splits: 48.1-37.6-76.7

Assessment: 

Iwundu has the length and quickness to play multiple positions, and has tremendous two-way potential, which is becoming more and more valuable in today’s NBA.

His quickness and long arms will allow him to switch between defending guards and forwards. He’s an effective rebounder who can push the ball in transition and either score or find teammates on the break.

Iwundu is limited somewhat on offense. His jump shot isn’t as reliable as you’d like, but can be worked on. He’s not great off-the-dribble or finishing at the rim either.

Fit with Heat:

Iwundu would fit right in with guys like Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson. His length and defensive versatility could trigger lots of creative lineup combination for head coach Erik Spoelstra, and his catch-and-shoot game should develop quickly in Miami’s drive-and-kick offense. You can never have too many two-way players in the NBA, especially ones who are such willing passers.

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