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Raptors launching new basketball partnerships in the Caribbean
The Toronto Raptors have never been a franchise shy about looking to all corners of the globe to find talent. It seems that their chief executive is looking to help bring some Caribbean talent to the NBA, even if it might take a few years for their investments to pay off. Earlier in August, team president Masai Ujiri welcomed Guyanese president Irfaan Ali to the Raptors' practice facility at the OVO Athletic Centre, where they chatted about development paths for Guyanese athletes.
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Toronto Draft Picks
Ja'Kobe
Walter
1
Rnd
19
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 19
- School: Baylor
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 195
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Walter has solid size for a shooting guard at 6-foot-5 and showed more promise off the bounce during his one year at Baylor. His 3-point shot was a little inconsistent over his freshman season at Baylor, but the spacing in the NBA will allow him better looks for higher-percentage shots.
Jonathan
Mogbo
2
Rnd
1
Pk
PF
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 42
- School: San Francisco
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 225
Yahoo Sports Commentary
This is a scouting team win for Toronto recognizing that their star player Scottie Barnes and Mogbo grew up together and work out together during the offseason. Bringing in instant chemistry to slide alongside Barnes is a step in the right direction. Mogbo was a fast riser during the pre-draft process with how well he played during the combine, his work off the pick-and-roll and great touch that extends off the block. He was a walking double-double this past season, averaging 14.2 points and 10.1 rebounds at San Francisco.
Jamal
Shead
2
Rnd
15
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 43
- School: Houston
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 200
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Shead is one of the toughest guards in this draft class and was the floor general for four very successful years at Houston. He can pick up full court on defense and be a menace on ball screens, fighting through everything. At the draft combine, he wasn't 100% healthy yet, coming back from an ankle injury, but was still the best point guard on the court during 5-on-5 scrimmages. He has all the tools to have a very long NBA career as a primary guard.
Ulrich
Chomche
2
Rnd
27
Pk
PF
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 44
- School: Cameroon
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 232
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Chomche will be a draft-and-stash player with how much development he needs. He has turnover tendencies when getting the ball off the block and will need to get a little more physical in the paint.
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 18 | .780 | 0.0 | |
| 50 | 32 | .610 | 14.0 | |
| 47 | 35 | .573 | 17.0 | |
| 32 | 50 | .390 | 32.0 | |
| 25 | 57 | .305 | 39.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- z
- - Clinched Home Court
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