Chad Ford on DeVon Hardin
ESPN’s Chad Ford provides his assesment of DeVon Hardin’s chances in the June NBA draft:
Hardin came into the season ranked as a potential mid-to-late first-rounder, but saw his draft stock drop after he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in December. He says that he’s recovered to the point that he should be able to play in the Orlando predraft camp — and that he won’t hire an agent in case he doesn’t like the feedback that he gets.
It’s probably a good move for Hardin to take this cautiously. NBA scouts love his size and athleticism, but he hasn’t produced the way they think he’s capable of in the middle. I’m not sure he’ll be able to shake off the rust in time for NBA scouts to be wowed, but the camp may put him in a position to help his stock for next season.
If he’s in this year’s draft, he could be a late first-round pick with a strong Orlando camp. More likely he’s a second-round pick.
Yep, that sounds about right. I still think he should return, but if he can sneak in the first round and guaranteed contract land, he probably should go for it. More to come on this front…
