For most prospects, navigating through the pre-draft process can be a daunting challenge. From interviews to a grueling workout schedule, the weeks leading up to the draft can be quite stressful for players. Now, throw your own wedding into the mix.
Such is the life for former Wisconsin forward Micah Potter.
The 6-foot-10 product has been preparing for the NBA draft in Atlanta, going through multiple workouts six days a week while also finalizing his own wedding plans set to take place on Friday. Surprisingly, though, Potter is quite calm on the week of his wedding.
In the midst of the wedding planning, Potter recently took part in the Tampa Bay Pro Combine, an upstart pre-draft scouting event held in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
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Among roughly 40 other draft hopefuls, Potter emerged as perhaps the top performer after averaging 18 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in four scrimmage games. He finished off his stay with 30 points in his final game and was tied for second in scoring among all players.
Potter is hoping to carry that momentum from the TBPC into his future workouts and interviews with NBA teams. His game has improved drastically since the conclusion of last season and is something he is eager to showcase.
He recently sat down with Rookie Wire to discuss the pre-draft process, his improvement on the court, his nerves on the week of his wedding and much more.
Please note this interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity