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2017 Orlando Magic Draft Preview: The Best of the Rest

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket as Miami Hurricanes guard Davon Reed (5) defends during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) drives to the basket as Miami Hurricanes guard Davon Reed (5) defends during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wesley Iwundu, Kansas State

The Magic undoubtedly need to find some help on the wing, adding some length and size to play small forward. It would probably not be best to have the team use Evan Fournier and Terrence Ross platooning at the 3. That might lead the Magic to take a win with their first pick.

It would probably still makes sense for the Magic to find a wing with one of their later picks. Someone who can play either position.

That player might be Kansas State Wildcats forward Wesley Iwundu. The senior guard averaged just 13.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last year. He shot 37.6 percent from beyond the arc after hitting on just 20.0 percent of his 3-pointers as a junior.

He has really good size and defensive instincts. Iwundu does a good job taking up space and getting to the basket and playing above the rim. His offensive game is still very raw and simplistic, but it seems like he is growing even though he is already a senior.

Iwundu measured well at the Combine and got on the first round radar. That has only grown as he impressed at workouts. It is becoming very realistic Iwundu could end up late in the first round or early in the second round.

He fits a need for the Magic, especially if they take a point guard with the sixth pick. And he could be a strong piece for the team off the bench. Someone who can play a role and contribute quickly.