Virginia standout Ryan Dunn is a projected first-round decide and arguably the highest defensive prospect within the 2024 NBA Draft.
Throughout the NBA Draft Mix in Chicago, Dunn mentioned how he transitioned from baseball to basketball as a youngster, what he enjoys about protection, issues he didn’t get to point out about his recreation in faculty, participant comparisons, his draft vary, and extra with HoopsHype.
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Ryan Dunn: I performed baseball after I was younger. It was my first sport and old flame. I damage my elbow after I was 13 or 14. I performed basketball for enjoyable, nevertheless it wasn’t as critical. I performed basketball extra after I damage my elbow, and the love of the sport modified, and I began to play basketball extra. After I turned 15, 16, or 17, I began taking it extra severely. It turned out good for me. I had a very good progress spurt, and I’m completely happy to be right here.
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RD: It’s enjoyable. I really feel like that’s a recognized matter we speak about in basketball. Everybody needs to attain. At Virginia, I realized this is without doubt one of the presents I’ve defensively attempting to protect the very best participant. That’s my calling card and what received me right here. All through this course of, I proceed to recollect what received me right here.
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RD: I really feel like me having the ball in my fingers just a little bit. I’m engaged on closeouts exterior the 3-point line and attacking defenders. I’ve been engaged on that lots this offseason. I’ve been engaged on my deal with and catching it off the rebound, even when it’s for myself, making performs for others, catch-and-shoot threes, and making that as constant as I can.
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RD: What they see is what they’re going to scout. Defensively, that’s what I used to be recognized for. I didn’t actually shoot it effectively, however I really feel like I’m a greater shooter and a greater offensive participant.
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RD: There are loads of gamers I watch, like Paul George and Herb Jones, too defensively. I feel the closest I in all probability have is OG Anunoby proper now, with him within the playoffs together with his measurement and power defensively.
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RD: I’m assured in myself. I feel I will be 15–30 round that vary.
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RD: You’re bringing in a defensive monster who can guard immediately, be taught your schemes, and be capable to maintain my very own.
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RD: Hopefully, I’ll win an NBA championship and have some accolades of my very own, like being an All-Star, and be a type of guys within the league who’s a veteran and helps the rookies.
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