Longhorns Kai Jones, Greg Brown in latest ESPN.com NBA Mock Draft
The former Texas forwards were both first-round picks, with each landing in a place that could use their skill set to improve depth in the frontcourt
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May 25, 2021
Texas Longhorns forwards Kai Jones and Greg Brown were included in the first round of the latest ESPN.com 2021 NBA Mock Draft, released after the NBA Lottery Draft field was set.
Neither Jones nor Brown were lottery picks in this mock.
Jones, a sophomore who declared for the draft shortly after the Longhorns lost to Abilene Christian in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, went No. 19 overall to the Memphis Grizzlies. The mock’s author, Jonathan Givony, notes that Jones’ ‘explosiveness and versatility in the front court’ would ‘shore up their (the Grizzlies) depth.’
Former Texas WR Tarik Black Named Colts Most Exciting UDFA
Tarik Black is considered to be the name to watch for with the Indianapolis Colts
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May 23, 2021
Former Texas wide receiver Tarik Black might not have been drafted, but he landed in a situation to where he can achieve greatness. The Indianapolis Colts added the Longhorn alum to the staff, hoping his speed can provide a resource to the passing game in 2021.
Other outlets are starting to notice is potential after rookie camp in the Horseshoe. According to Bleacher Report s Alex Kay, Black is the most exciting undrafted rookie the team has entering Phase 3 of the NFL offseason.
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