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Projected first-round pick Tyrell Terry has reportedly performed very well in pre-draft interviews with teams around the NBA, according to Bryan Kalbrosky of the USA TODAY Sports Media Group.
Ahead of the NBA Draft, teams have met virtually with prospects in recent weeks since they are prohibited from hosting in-person workouts and interviews due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, at least a handful of teams have also administered IQ tests with prospects.
Teams will often ask random questions during interviews to gauge how well a particular player dissects a problem and comes to a solution in a timely manner. Terry, according to Kalbrosky in the latest 2020 Rookie Wire NBA Mock Draft, “broke a record” during his IQ tests with teams around the league.
According to a person who spoke to USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s Rookie Wire on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, Tyrell Terry “broke a record” for a basketball IQ test administered by several NBA front offices this offseason. Already considered one of the best shooters in the class, he would be a welcome addition to any NBA franchise.
The former Stanford guard averaged 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 31 games. He emerged as a strong shooting prospect after converting on 44.1% of his shots from the field and 40.8% from 3-point range, including an incredible 50.8% on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers.
Terry is projected to be the 16th overall pick given his ability on the offensive end of the floor, especially as a shooter that can help space the floor. He also performed well as a defender, averaging 1.4 steals per game on a strong defensive team.
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