Canadian connections deliver mixed results
Kentucky’s Wiltjer lone Canuck standing
Kentucky freshman Kyle Wiltjer, son of former Canadian national team member Greg Wiltjer, remains the only Canadian left in the Final Four. But that doesn’t mean a few draft-eligible Canadians didn’t make their mark. A look at a few:
Andrew Nicholson St. Bonaventure The senior power forward turned some heads with his play in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, and in the one game the Bonnies played in March Madness. Probably did enough to sneak into the end of the first round of the draft heading into the workout season.
Kris Joseph Syracuse A decidedly underwhelming March Madness didn’t move the senior big man up, that’s for sure. Scouts still contend he’ll be a late first-round pick at best, more likely in the second round.
Robert Sacre Gonzaga Another senior big man, he wasn’t on anyone’s draft radar before the tournament and really isn’t today. However, has been chosen to play in a senior all-star game at the Final Four, which will give him a shot to attract some attention.
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Myck Kabongo Texas Freshman point guard wisely decided on at least another year with the Longhorns.
Brady Heslip Baylor Had one magical night, but his game needs much more polish.
Kevin Pangos Gonzaga Another young guard with promise, but not nearly enough to make the next step yet.