The 2023 NBA draft is less than a month away, which means the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to meet with prospects.
One of those prospects who reportedly worked out for the Thunder is UAB guard Eric Gaines, according to Pistons Draft Talk Scouting on Twitter.
Eric Gaines had a pre-draft workout with the OKC thunder
The 6’3 guard is an elite athlete with high upside and showcased better playmaking skills and his usual defensive abilities pic.twitter.com/ZrWNa9c0OP
— Pistons Draft Talk (@PDTScouting) May 23, 2023
In 39 games last season, Gaines averaged 11.5 points on 39.4% shooting, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also shot 34.3% from 3 on 2.8 attempts. The 22-year-old played three college seasons (2020-2023), the first two at LSU and the last at UAB.
Gaines is projected to be a late second-round pick or an undrafted free agent, which means the Thunder could select him with their No. 50 pick.
The 2023 NBA draft is scheduled for Thursday, June 22. A full list of prospects who’ve met with the Thunder can be read here.
