Former Indiana big man Kel’el Ware was selected No. 15 by the Miami Heat in Wednesday’s 2024 NBA draft.
Here’s a roundup of reactions to Ware’s selection from those who cover the draft:
After Miami struck gold with UCLA senior Jaime Jaquez Jr. in last year’s draft, it was surprising to see the Heat pass on Dalton Knecht after he fell right into their laps with the No. 15 pick, allowing him to eventually get picked by the Lakers at No. 17.
The intel around Ware’s lack of intensity from his recent pre-draft workouts caused several teams to speculate he might fall all the way to the end of the first round or possibly to the second round.