![]() ![]() “Also I would like to show teams how hard I have worked on my body and my play making abilities at the two-guard and lead guard spots.”Ĭurrently, Givony has Horton-Tucker ranked 20th overall on his 2019 big board. “Going into NBA workouts I would like to show teams that I am a better shooter than my numbers showed,” Horton-Tucker told ESPN. SHARE Talen Horton-Tucker’s recent success could serve as a launch pad for the rest of his career. 46 overall, in the 2019 NBA Draft saw his role increase in his second season and is likely going to see it expand again. On the other hand, NBA teams still have some questions about the youngster’s ability to knock down outside shots, Givony notes. NBA Analysis Network One of the players that the Los Angeles Lakers will be relying on to step into a bigger role this season will be Talen Horton-Tucker. As Givony points out, scouts are intrigued by Horton-Tucker’s wingspan (7’1″) and his age (he doesn’t turn 19 until November). He’s the league’s heaviest (234 pounds) and longest (7-foot-1 wingspan) player for his height (6-foot-4). In his first – and possible only – college season, Horton-Tucker averaged 11.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.3 SPG for the Cyclones. Talen Jalee Horton-Tucker Twitter : Thortontucker Instagram: 5talen (THT) Position: Shooting Guard Shoots: Right More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2020 NBA Champ 5 0 SUMMARY 2022-23 Career G 58 189 PTS 9.2 9.3 TRB 3.0 2.9 AST 3.4 2.9 FG 41.8 43.1 FG3 27.9 27.7 FT 76.7 77.8 eFG 46.6 47.6 PER 12.8 12.2 WS 0.6 3. However, the Iowa State freshman appears likely to ultimately keep his name in the draft pool. There’s nothing Talen doesn’t have to keep him. ![]() Under the new NCAA rules, if an underclassmen hires a representative, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll forgo his remaining college eligibility. Horton-Tucker, who is just 20 years old, has great potential with his skill and length, boasting a 7-foot-1 wingspan with his 6-foot-4 frame. Horton-Tucker tells Jonathan Givony of that he will “most likely” hire an agent to help navigate the pre-draft waters. ![]() Freshman guard Talen Horton-Tucker has announced that he intends to declare for the 2019 NBA draft, posting a message on Twitter thanking his coaches, teammates, advisors, friends, and fans at Iowa State. At 64, Tucker is the height of a small shooting guard, but his near seven foot wingspan could make him an option at the three position. ![]()
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