With the No. 45 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks have selected Louisville forward Jordan Nwora.
Nwora withdrew his name from the 2019 NBA Draft to return to Louisville for his junior season. The small forward's decision paid off with a breakout campaign for the Cardinals in 2019-20. The New York native averaged a team-best 18 points along with 7.7 rebounds, earning All-ACC first team honors and ACC Player of the Year consideration for his efforts.
The 22-year-old developed into an elite floor spacer over three seasons at Louisville, averaging 39.4% from 3-point range in 93 career games.
Bio
Position: SF
School: Louisville
College experience: Junior
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-10
Max vertical: 35 inches
Strengths
- Strong transition scorer. His 4.3 points per game in transition ranked second in the ACC in 2019-20.
- His scoring ability should translate to the next level thanks to his quick release and NBA range
- High basketball IQ
- Solid defensive rebounder
- Strong defensive anticipation on the defensive end
Weaknesses
- Struggles to create scoring opportunities off the bounce; excels more as a spot-up threat
- Lacks athleticism and the ability to accelerate past defenders
- Can stand to improve his playmaking abilities after averaging just 1.3 assists per game as a junior
