Gradey Dick, the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, wasted no time in courting Toronto Raptors' global ambassador, Drake, by asking him to wear his jersey. Dick's shoutout didn't go unnoticed as Drake is among the Raptors fans who follow him on Instagram.
Gradey Dick, a player from Kansas, won the "Suit of the Night" award at the 2023 NBA Draft for his stylish outfit. He was selected 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors. The NBA Draft is an annual event where teams select new players for their rosters.
Kansas freshman Gradey Dick was selected 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Draft, despite many mock drafts projecting him to go to the Orlando Magic. Dick set a KU freshman record with 83 made 3-pointers and averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game. He joins a long line of one-and-done KU stars to go in the first round during the era of head coach Bill Self. Dick represented the United States at the under-18 FIBA 3-on-3 World Cup in Hungary and earned a gold medal.
The Toronto Raptors selected 6'8" guard Gradey Dick out of Kansas with the No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft. Dick brings an element of swagger to Toronto and fills a much-needed presence in the backcourt for the Raptors.
Gradey Dick, a potential lottery pick in the NBA Draft, has already won the night with his bold and blinding sequin "Wizard of Oz" suit, complete with red-soled dress shoes. Known for his off-court entertainment, Dick's fashion sense is just as impressive as his basketball skills. He is predicted to be drafted by the Orlando Magic at No. 11.
Three Kansas basketball players, Jalen Wilson, Kevin McCullar, and Gradey Dick, are participating in the NBA Draft Combine, with McCullar and Wilson playing in the first round of scrimmages. Dick did agility drills and shot three-pointers. Wilson and Dick had their measurements taken, with Dick measuring at 6-foot-6.25 inches and Wilson at 6-foot-5.5 inches. McCullar has until May 31st to withdraw his name from the draft pool.
Gradey Dick, a second-team All-Big 12 selection for Kansas men's basketball, has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after just one season with the Jayhawks. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 14.5 points per game and was second in scoring for Kansas this season. The Jayhawks won the Big 12 regular season title but were upset by Arkansas in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Bill Self was absent from both the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments due to a medical episode.
Kansas freshman guard Gradey Dick has announced that he will enter the 2023 NBA draft and forego his remaining college eligibility. Dick was named second-team All-Big 12 and to the all-freshman team after averaging 14.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game this season, shooting 40% for 3. He is currently ranked as the No. 11 prospect in ESPN's NBA draft projections.
Arkansas basketball's first two opponents at the NCAA Tournament have compared it to Texas. Kansas interim coach Norm Roberts echoed that opinion on the eve of his team's second-round matchup with the Razorbacks. Despite being an 8 seed and playing a Kansas team that had a case for the No. 1 overall seed, Arkansas basketball is just a 3.5-point underdog in Saturday's game. There is a chance Kansas basketball will be without its head coach for a fifth straight game Saturday, as Bill Self is still recovering from a procedure that caused him to miss the Big 12 Tournament entirely.