The Athletic<\/a> has Prosper at No. 25 on his draft board, and for good reason. Not only has the 6-foot-8 Canadian expanded his offensive game during his time with Marquette, but his defensive chops make him a two-way stalwart.\u00a0<\/p>\nEarlier this week, Vecenie mentioned Prosper as a prospect who helped his case significantly at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. With a 7-foot-1 wingspan and a seemingly evolving offensive arsenal, Prosper is a name to watch come the draft on June 22.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s harder than people think to find guys with legitimate size, length and athleticism on the wing like this, especially when they have upside to shoot it,\u201d noted Vecenie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He mentioned that one area scouts are looking at for improvement from Prosper is his outside shooting.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeams say they are really intrigued by me and value my skill set and ability to impact the game on both ends. I\u2019m ready to make that jump and go after this,\u201d Prosper told ESPN.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for Marquette and head coach Shaka Smart, replacing Prosper will be a stout, but doable, task. David Joplin, the reigning Big East Sixth Man of the Year, could well slide into the starting lineup in Prosper\u2019s place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Plus, with Kam Jones (15.1 points per game), Tyler Kolek (12.9 points per game) and Oso Ighodaro (11.4 points per game) also returning to the program, the Golden Eagles still pose top-end offensive talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, it is on the defensive end where Prosper\u2019s absence will likely be felt the most. Smart, heading into his third year with Marquette, is a terrific defensive coach, but figuring how to account for the departure of such an outstanding defender won’t be easy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n