NBA Draft Update: Georgetown's Austin Freeman, Chris Wright and Julian Vaughn
by CasualHoya on Jun 15, 2011 1:01 PM EDT
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PrintWith the 2011 NBA Draft just eight days away and not much else going down in Hoyaville, it's probably about time we took a look at the prospects of Georgetown's Austin Freeman, Chris Wright and Julian Vaughn of hearing their names called on Draft night.
Though neither Freeman, Wright, or Vaughn's names have appeared on any of the NBA Draft pundits' Mock Drafts to date, the trio has been busy working out for teams across the country in the hopes that they can impress.
More endless fun after The Jump:
According to various reports, Austin Freeman has worked out for the Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls and the New Jersey Nets. His workout with the Wizards garnered the most publicity, as Freeman appeared slimmed-down and visibly in much better shape than he was during his time on the Hilltop. Check out a clip of Freeman at his Wizards workout set to some groovy tunes here. Of the three Hoyas, Freeman has the best chance of being drafted as his smooth shooting stroke could make him a valuable scorer off an NBA bench, though at 6'3" and change, he is undersized at the two guard position.
Chris Wright, arguably the heart and soul of last year's team, already has the honor of having THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON'S Heart of a Champion Award permanently named for him and has had workouts with the Wizards (along with Julian Vaughn) and the Indiana Pacers. A clip of Wright discussing his NBA prospects after his Pacers workout can be seen here, and includes a nice shout-out to former Hoya and current Pacer Roy Hibbert.
Though it is unlikely that Freeman, Wright or Vaughn will be drafted on June 23rd, I suspect they will be invited to free agent camps to try to grab a roster spot. Best of luck to all three in the upcoming days and wherever they may land beyond.
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Sure. For all the (single) gentlemen around these parts...
Pippa Middleton is now single. Good luck with that.
(You didin’t actually expect comments about basketball, right? Because it’s June.)
Not really
She’s actually been “hanging out” with some scion of a royal.
On the bright side, I head to London in just over a month to 1) make my case and/or 2) get a picture with her wearing a Casual headband.
Anything short of a committed relationship is fair game, or so I'm told.
Especially when the individual in question is that attractive…so you’ve got a shot. At the very least if you can’t seduce her, the photo would be a sweet consolation prize!
The lethargy I feel toward these 3 is
= to what they showed down the stretch and repeatedly in the NCAA Tourney
Good luck to all three, hope they find a home. Good kids.
Freeman also worked out for Portland. http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2011/06/nba_draft_2011_kenneth_faried_1.html
sugarfree
Also supposedly worked out for san antonio
Hey how about that lebron epic choke job in the finals? Loved the headline today that A-Rod says people are being too hard on Bron Bron. Spare me.
by iheartgregmonroe on Jun 15, 2011 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
According to his Twitter
He worked out for Portland too…sounds kinda stalkerish I know
#donttazemebro
by VictorPage'sLeftEye on Jun 15, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If J.J. Barea can go undrafted and then tear up the NBA Finals
Then I’m sure Chris or Austin can do the same. Chris seems to have a very similar game to Barea, and he has at least 6 inches on him.
by rochesterhoya07 on Jun 15, 2011 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
no hope, even as a late second rounder?
I’m obviously biased, but I would want Chris Wright on my team; guy is all heart, super fast, clutch player, fiery leader.
A broken hand can't break our heart. Hoya Saxa!
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Jun 15, 2011 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
true
and should wright ever decide to no longer play basketball, he always has a home at THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON since the current editorial staff has no heart, is really slow, isn’t at all clutch, and lacks leadership.
Casually.
"CW is my top pick"
Man, you three guys scare me in a good way! The last time I mentioned Chris Wright playing in the NBA, I got jumped on by another blogger who must of got this site mixed up for "CasualBruins"WTF………..What was it that Gene Hackman told Keanu Reeves in that one scene in the “Replacements”. “Heart son!! Winners have heart and winners want the the ball at the end of the game”!!! It was something like that……….and that’s CW!!!!
Eastcoastteddy
by Melvin M. Tuggle III on Jun 16, 2011 1:17 AM EDT reply actions
soo
a team called the canucks gets beat by a team with more canadians on it then their own, and as a result canadians ransack their own city.
it kind of has an odd logic to it.
That's some Maryland Logic right there
They destroy CP even when they win a big game.
by hoyasincebirth on Jun 16, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
and they're undereducated drug-addled socialists
it all makes sense.
by HoyaSmacksYa on Jun 16, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Wright was invited back by the wizards for a second work out
Could be an option for a second round pick.
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