Three collegiate standouts share their experiences inside the Sacramento gym as the Kings scout versatile interior defenders and battle-tested guards to bolster their roster before draft night.
The Sacramento Kings have been busy getting prospects in their gym for workouts, announcing two waves of NBA hopefuls.
After working out multiple second-round talents like Auburn's Keyshawn Hall, Houston's Emanuel Sharp, and Duke's Maliq Brown in mid-May, the Kings scheduled additional prospects the following week.
Pacific's Elias Ralph, Arkansas' Trevon Brazile, and Illinois' Kylan Boswell made up half of the six workouts, all speaking to media after the opportunity on Wednesday.
Brazile, who landed with the Kings halfway through the second round in ESPN's post-combine mock, talked about staying within himself and showcasing the parts of his game that he is comfortable in.
"I just try to do the little things I've been doing that I've been successful at," Brazile said. "I don't try to come in here and do something that I know I can't do. So, I just come in here and do the things that I excel at and do them at a high level."
Brazile spent four seasons with the Razorbacks, helping them win their first SEC Championship in over 20 years.
In the championship game against Vanderbilt, Brazile knocked down 4-of-5 deep balls, adding nine rebounds and three blocks.
Brazile's combination of jump shooting, paint protection, and length make him an intriguing prospect for Sacramento, who needs to get more sound in the interior.
Boswell, who led Illinois to the Final Four, is coming off of a Big-Ten All-Defensive season, adding 12.3 points per game.
The veteran point guard talked about the value of playing deep into March Madness last season, and how he thinks that will help his game translate to the next level.
"It's overwhelming at times. A lot of moving around, bouncing around. But, I think I'm mentally tough enough for it and being around him [Illinois head coach Brad Underwood] and that program has helped me be built for this moment."
Boswell is currently ranked as the No. 48 overall prospect on ESPN's best available, landing with the New Orleans Pelicans late in the second round.
Ralph, who is a more unsung prospect in this year's loaded class, had two solid seasons at Pacific, setting program history.
In just two seasons, Ralph eclipsed 1,000 career points, becoming the first two-year player in program history to do so.
Last season, Ralph was the Tigers leading scorer (16.7) and rebounder (6.8), shooting a career-high 40.9-percent from 3-point range.
Following his workout, the 6-foot-7 forward said he is focusing on displaying his 3-point ability.
"My ability to shoot it," Ralph responded. "In college, I was more of a pick-and-pop four, but I think I can play a bit on the perimeter and play off a closeout or two as well."
Ralph, Brazile, and Boswell all expressed gratitude for the opportunity and remain focused on their ultimate goal - making the NBA.
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