NCAA Basketball: Mid-majors come away big winners in 2019 NBA Draft
By Logan Butts
Undrafted Players
A number of quality mid-major players also went undrafted on Thursday night, but several had already signed with a team in the hours following the draft.
The Grizzlies extended their mid-major tour by signing all-around Purdue-Fort Wayne guard Jon Konchar, one of the most underrated players in the country last season.
Lipscomb sharpshooter Garrison Mathews signed a two-way deal with the Washington Wizards. UNC Wilmington’s double-double machine Devontae Cacok signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Scoring wizard Chris Clemons signed with the Houston Rockets.
Other top mid-major undrafted prospects include: South Dakota State’s Mike Daum, Wofford’s Fletcher Magee and Cameron Jackson, Buffalo’s CJ Massinburg and Nick Perkins, Nevada’s Caleb Martin, Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins, and Furman’s Matt Rafferty among many others.
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With only two rounds in the draft, there’s a lot of talent floating around out there. These guys may not seem important at first glance, but look at Fred VanVleet. He went undrafted after putting together a stellar four-year career as a mid-major star at Wichita State. He was one of the key members of the Toronto Raptors’ NBA title-winning squad. All it takes is the right combination of player, team, and opportunity for any of these players to make their mark.