NBA Draft 2019: 10 most intriguing undrafted free agent prospects

DaQuan Jeffries, SG/SF, Tulsa

Signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Orlando Magic

Another huge riser during the pre-draft process, DaQuan Jeffries was the best player at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. He’s built like a football defensive end, standing at just 6’5 but weighing in at 216 pounds with just 3.9% body fat. Jeffries is an absolute monster in transition. He’s an explosive leaper who can operate in traffic and is comparable to a bowling ball as he runs the floor.

According to Battorvik.com, he shot 71.7% at the rim this past season, which is an outstanding number for someone of his size. Offensively, Jeffries isn’t much of a creator, for himself or for others. He is, however, good at moving off-ball. He thrives at both cutting to the basket and spotting up for an open 3-pointer, a shot that he can knock down with regularity (37.7% career three-point percentage on 212 attempts).

The majority of Jeffries’ intrigue, though, comes on the defensive end. He has a massive 6’11.25 wingspan, which he uses in combination with his bulky frame to operate as a multi-positional defender. He has terrific off-ball instincts and is an outstanding shot-blocker for his size.

The Orlando Magic quickly scooped up the Tulsa product following the draft, and I would be surprised if he didn’t crack their rotation. Orlando has shown over the past few years that they have an affinity for players with long arms, and Jeffries fits that mold.

I wouldn’t have batted an eye if Jeffries were drafted in the first round; his 3&D and transition upside will make him a potentially valuable role player at the next level. The Magic should be ecstatic to get him on the team as an undrafted free agent.