Horton-Tucker, Talen

Iowa St.

6'4"

235

SG

frosh.

Horton Tucker averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game as an Iowa State freshman. He has broad shoulders and a body ready to bang in the NBA. He has long arms! He stands 6'4" but his wingspan is 7'1.25". ...He shot 30.8% 3-pt. FG, and 62.5% FT. Iowa State was better defensively when Horton-Tucker was playing. ...He was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team. ...Horton-Tucker is strong but his overall athletic testing numbers were average at best. ...He is still just 18 years-old. He turns 19 in November. ...Horton-Tucker pled guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge for lifting some goods (under $20 worth) at a Ames, Iowa Walmart. ...We expect Horton-Tucker to be selected late in the first round. ...We think we would pass on him now and take a run at him later in his career if he progresses.

 

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