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Charlotte Hornets to host Tyler Dorsey for pre-draft workout

By Jerry Stephens

Jan 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) dribbles against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Oregon defeated Washington, 83-61. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) dribbles against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Oregon defeated Washington, 83-61. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyler Dorsey has already met with a number of NBA teams but the Charlotte Hornets will be one of his final stops before the draft.

According to HoopsRumors.com, Tyler Dorsey will workout for the Charlotte Hornets before the June 22nd draft. The team’s pre-draft workouts have only recently gotten underway but it isn’t yet clear who all they will meet with. Although, we now know that the sophomore from Oregon will be one of the few to audition for the Hornets.

DraftExpress.com currently has him being selected by the Denver Nuggets at 49th overall in the second round of their latest mock draft. He is ranked as the 46th best player in this year’s draft class and will surely get drafted, even if it is in the second round.

During the NBA Draft Combine in May, Dorsey measured in at 6’4½” and 183 pounds with a 6’5¼” wingspan. He also showed off his athleticism by recording a 36″ max vertical jump. He helped himself out by improving his stock while at the combine as the California native scored 15 points in a scrimmage on Day One and 18 points/11 rebounds on Day Two.

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In his second year at Oregon, Tyler averaged 14.7 points per game, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 38 total outings. He also managed to shoot 51% from two and an impressive 42.4% from deep. Dorsey was second on the team in scoring as he helped lead the Ducks to a 32-6 season and a Final Four appearance.

Tyler has already worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Washington Wizards, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets. He is also scheduled to audition for the

He is also scheduled to audition for the Sacramento Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs.

He is a potential option for Charlotte in the second round with the 41st overall pick. If they were to select him, he would give the team wing depth and added shooting off of the bench. To really make an impact at the NBA level, Dorsey will need to improve his finishing and work on his defensive awareness.

The Hornets have already worked out V.J. Beachem, Kadeem Allen, Austin Arians, Jack Gibbs, Przemek Karnowski and Mangok Mathiang. Charlotte’s also scheduled to meet with P.J. Dozier and Derrick White.

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Depending on what direction the Charlotte Hornets want to go in with their second round pick this year, Dorsey could be a viable option at #41. He checks all the boxes of a shooter with upside. Plus, he would be on a relatively cheap contract. Although, he may need a year in the D-League to fully develop into a true role player.

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