With the 35th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic selected Tulane forward Melvin Frazier.
The 21-year-old earned second-team All-ACC honors during his final year with the Green Wave, averaging 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 steals on 55.6 percent shooting.
Melvin Frazier bio
Position: F
School: Tulane
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 198.2 lbs
Wingspan: 7-foot-1
Max vertical: 40.5 inches
What the analysts are saying
- "Melvin Frazier is a top-end defender when he puts forth the energy, and luckily for him, energy is hardly an issue. He plays with a high level of engagement and focus, which is a plus for a prospect that projects as a defensive specialist in the NBA. He will need to eradicate his wild shot selection that killed his efficiency at Tulane to become a valuable contributor in the league." - CBS Sports
"Frazier is a hyperactive defender who compensates for his 6-foot-5 height with a 7-foot-2 wingspan and major hops. On ball and off and in passing lanes, he’s a disruptor. His jumper is improving, though it’s not near the point of reliability. He’s an active cutter, which pays off with above-the-rim finishes. Flashes of good court vision are obscured by lacking ball-handling." - NBC Sports' Dan Feldman
