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Indiana Basketball: Top NBA prospects on the Indiana roster

By Zacarias Olvera

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 02: Indiana Hoosiers bench celebrates after play against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on February 2, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 02: Indiana Hoosiers bench celebrates after play against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Breslin Center on February 2, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Jerome Hunter

One of the most intriguing NBA prospects on the Indiana basketball team entering his freshman season, Hunter was generally regarded as a top 50 player in the 2018 recruiting class according to Rivals and 247 Sports.

He not only possesses the physical tools NBA scouts crave for in a small forward at 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, but also his skillset.

A nice stroke from the outside, and the ability to take smaller defenders in the paint, Hunter’s ability on the floor has seemingly been forgotten since his injury.

However, not much is known about Hunter’s current skill set at the NCAA level after receiving a medical hardship waiver and redshirting his freshman season. His leg injury has held him out of full contact drills ever since surgery back in November of 2018.

While there is concern he may not get back to playing at the level he once was, it is still a question if he will be back at all.

IF he is able to find his game and play at the level he once did, there is no question that the NBA is in his future, it’s just a matter of if that comes to fruition.

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