Villanova freshman, predicted lottery pick, Cam Whitmore Will participate in special training with Indiana Pacers The team announced on Thursday.
The visit with the Pacers is Whitmore’s first known workout to date and will be a one-on-one session, rather than a regular group setup of six prospects. This would enable the team to get a close look at Whitmore in a controlled environment on the field.
The Pacers have three first-round draft picks (Nos. 7, 26, and 29) and could target Whitmore in the lottery. He is the highest ranked player They brought At this point in the pre-draft process.
Named Big East Freshman of the Year, Whitmore averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 34.3% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked sixth in the conference in defensive rebound percentage (20.3) and eighth in steal percentage (3.2).
The 6-foot-7 forward has established himself as one of the best in college thanks to his athleticism, ability to cut through the paint, and finish strong. He can score from across the field apparently and is expected to be a lottery pick, as a result.
With so many picks, the Pacers brought in a wide array of prospects for consideration on draft night and Whitmore will be the last to visit Indianapolis on Thursday.