Former Hoosier forward OG Anunoby had to wait to hear his name in the NBA Draft Thursday.
However, Anunoby didn't fall out of the first round and was selected at pick #23 by the Toronto Raptors.
"This gives him a chance to develop, it really does," former IU coach Tom Crean said on the Vertical Draft Show. "He is going to bring a ready made, get on the court to defend darn near anybody. Is he going to be ready to do that this year? I don't know. I wouldn't bet against him."
Anunoby was limited to 16 games last season after sustaining a knee injury that required surgery. He averaged 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, shooting just over 70-percent from two-point range.
"Healthy, he's no question a top-10 guy in my mind," Crean said on the Vertical Draft Show. "I'm really proud of him."
In his freshman season, he was a key piece off the bench, helping IU win the Big Ten regular season title and advance to the Sweet Sixteen. He averaged 13.7 minutes per game to go along with 4.9 points per game. On limited attempts from three, he shot 44.8-percent.
"He just has to build consistency," Crean said on the Vertical Draft Show. "He has to get better on the offensive end. He has to get better moving without the basketball."
