NBA Draft 2019: 10 most intriguing undrafted free agent prospects

Luguentz Dort, SG, Arizona State

Signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder

Perhaps the biggest surprise on this list, most people had Luguentz Dort projected to go in the early second round. I wasn’t quite on high as him, as he was slotted in somewhere around the 50s on my board, but the 6’4 guard still makes for a very intriguing undrafted piece for Oklahoma City.

Dort began the season on a tear, putting up 22 points per game over Arizona State’s first eight games and entering himself into the lottery discussion. He fell off of a cliff after that, though, hitting 20 points just five more times the rest of the season and shooting under 40% from the field from that point onward.

With poor feel for the game, a mediocre shooting stroke, and bad finishing numbers – he made just 51.2% of his shots at the rim this past season – Dort has a long ways to go until he’s an NBA-caliber rotation player. Still, the upside is certainly there. Dort is extremely strong for a guard and excels at getting to the rim, which is an invaluable skill to have if he develops as a finisher. Once he gets going downhill, he’s difficult to stop, helping him get to the free throw line on a very regular basis.

He’s also intriguing as an on-ball defender, as his strength, frame, and athleticism help him stay in front of players on the perimeter. He likely won’t develop into anything special given his distinct flaws, but Dort is more than capable of providing energy and a defensive lift off the bench, which is valuable for any team.

He’ll likely spend a lot of time in the G-League next year (and potentially beyond), but Dort could definitely develop into a role player for a team like the Thunder, an organization that seems to thrive when it comes to the development of raw, athletic guards.

Dort was ranked 33rd on Lukas Harkins’ final Big Board.