The Houston Rockets got a bargain at 20 when they selected forward Cam Whitmore out of Villnanova who fell on draft night due to some reported underwhelming workouts. In the weeks leading up to the draft, Whitmore was considered a top-five talent before the fall.
The 6’7”, 232-pounder is an athletic speciman who should thrive on the defensive end of the court, but according to reports, some teams were scared off by his workouts and others scared off by his medical reports, as Whitmore missed time this past season with a thumb injury.
According to reports, Whitmore was seen “struggling at times with his shooting and intensity” during his individual team workouts, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.