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NLL Draft Day

Miami Heat - NLL Draft Day Review

With two picks (R.1 #24 & R.2 #56) in the 2017 NLL Draft the Miami Heat they were looking to secure two vital rookies to turn the favour of the franchise around.

With the draft stocked deep with talent – the decision making process was vigorous for the administration. While probed about the picks GM Breece responded by highlighting ‘the draft class is deep and we can secure a diamond at pick 24 – give it some time and this draft will be seen to offer great potential for the franchise’. He later went on to highlight the potential talent at the backend of the draft.

‘Obviously we would have been pleased with an earlier selection, but we are have scoped the draft class and the combines with a fine-tooth comb to bolster our roster’ said GM Breece.

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“With Pick 24 in the NLL Draft – The Miami Heat selects Kyle Kuzma (UTAH)”

“With Pick 56 in the NLL Draft – The Miami Heat selects Alec Peters (VALPO)”
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KYLE KUZMA (24)

RANK: 8 in Top Pac 12 Prospects RANK: 5 in NCAA Juniors

HEIGHT: 6'9" (206 cm) WEIGHT: 221 lbs (100 kg) AGE: 21.9 POSITION: PF

 Kuzma is a ready-made NLL athlete primed for the big stage and can slot right into the team.

With explosive speed and break-out athleticism, the Miami Heat have selected a player that can make an immediate impact. Kuzma is able to play the post-up role and provide as a playmaking big-man, which added to his value within the NLL Draft. Kuzma provided great effort and endeavor within a UTAH team that fell away with a 18-12 season. With this display he was still about contribute greatly, racking up an average of 16.3 pts, 2.4 assists and 9 rebounds per game. Kuzma also has the size ability to run the court as an effective SF to allow for team rotations.

“To be able to call Miami home is a dream. And to be chosen First Round, a dream come true. I am humbled and ready to get to the gym.” – Kyle Kuzma

ALEC PETERS (56)

RANK: 31 in Top 100 Prospects RANK: 2 in NCAA Seniors RANK: 2 in Non-Power Conferences

HEIGHT: 6'9" (206 cm) WEIGHT: 225 lbs (102 kg) AGE: 22.2 POSITION: PF

When it comes to Alec Peters the numbers do not lie.

With an athletic frame and NLL size, Peters could be one of the steals of the NLL Draft. With analysts rating the 206cm PF at number 31 in their Top Draft Prospects. As a Senior in the draft it may have affected his stock however there is no denying his rare ability to produce. At VALPO, Peters produced a Senior season which saw him rack up averages of 25.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per 40 minutes on a 60.4% true shooting percentage. As the draft came closer to an end, the announcement came through and took the 22 yr old by surprise.

“ I knew that it was going to be difficult for me. But I knew what Miami knew. The numbers don’t lie. I had a great run. I am NLL ready. And when the words came ‘With the Number 56 pick the Miami Heat – selects Alec Peters’ all I could do we crumble because I knew that the hard work had payed off.” – Alec Peters