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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PAGE 10B
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28,1995
Ostertag, Big Eight standouts near draft
'Mayor,'Big Country could produce in NBA
By Robert Sinclair
Kansan staff writer
Former Oklahoma State center Bryant Reeves lost out to Oklahoma forward Ryan Minor for Big Eight Conference player of the year honors, but "Big Country" is looking to make a big splash in tonight's NBA draft.
For the first time, the draft will be held outside of the United States and can be seen live from Toronto's SkyDome on TNT (Sunflower Cable Channel 2).
"I think he'll have along, productive career," Pendergraft said of the 7-foot center. "He shows a lot of potential to improve and grow as a player. It's not 'what you see is what you get' with Brvant."
Dave Pendergraft, scout for the Vancouver Grizzlies, said that it was very safe to say that Reeves was high on their list of potential draft choices. The Grizzlies have the sixth overall pick.
Pendergraft said that Reeves — who averaged 21.5 points and 9.5 rebounds a game while leading the Cowboys to the NCAA Final Four — possessed many qualities which were encouraging to an NBA expansion team. The Grizzlies felt that Reeves was solid, dependable, consistent and professional. Pendergraft also said that Reeves had a defensive presence and great hands.
"He has the ability to shoot the basketball and the potential to score in the NBA." he said.
Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, said that Reeves would be the first Big Eight player drafted. But Williams has his sights set on other players — namely Kansas center Greg Ostertag and Iowa State guard Fred Holberg.
"Hoiberg is an excellent shooter, and you can't have enough shooters," Williams said.
Last year, "The Mayor" led the Cyclones in scoring by averaging 19.9 points a game and shooting 43 percent from the floor. Both NBA teams might be looking to the Big Eight for future players, but
O what a player!
Career Statistics for Greg Ostertag
Year FG% RB avg. BS PPG Games
1991-92 .545 3.5 34 4.8 32
1992-93 .517 4.1 36 5.3 29
1993-94 .533 8.8 97 10.3 35
1994-95 .608 7.5 91 9.6 31
Career .552 6.1 258 7.5 127
these two teams have different needs.
As an expansion team, Vancouver will be building for the future. Orlando will be hoping to find the final piece it needs to win the NBA Championship. The Magic were swept by the Houston Rockets 4-0 in this year's championship series.
"You look at talent first of all," Williams said. "Then you need character, people that are going to play every day, work well with coaches and be influential in the community. You don't want to take on any problems."
Another player hoping to make an impact in the NBA some day is Colorado guard Donnie Boyce. Boyce hasn't been able to tryout with any NBA teams, because he has been rehabilitating the leg he broke during last year's Big Eight tournament. Despite this, he still is confident.
"I've talked to about all of the teams from (picks) 20 to 29 and in the early second round," said Boyce, who averaged 18.5 points a game for the Buffaloes. "I see myself as a late first-rounder."
Iowa State's Loren Meyer also is being looked at by nBA teams. He has worked out with Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Portland, Dallas and Sacramento.
"I've heard good things," the 6-10 center said. "In the workouts, I've been hitting the outside shot and been moving pretty good for a big man."
**DRAFT:** Projected draft picks for the 29 teams and tonight's draft order. Page 8B.
Big 'O' probable NBA pick tonight
By Dan Gelston
Kansan staff writer
The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing by one point with 10 seconds to play. Point guard Anfernee Hardaway
brings the ball up
the court knowing
he has to get it to
his big center, who
has dramatically
altered the game
with his shot-
blocking ability.
Hardaway looks
and sees the center
wide open. He
makes a perfect
pass down the lane
to...Greg Ostertag?
Greg Ostertag
It could happen, and the possibility that the former Kansas center could don the uniform of the Eastern Conference Champions looms large entering tonight's NBA draft.
At times Ostertag has shown promise, like when he became the most prolific shot-blocker in Big Eight Conference history with 258. Other times he has frustrated coaches and fans with his inconsistent scoring and rebounding.
Despite his shortcomings, there is a great demand in the NBA for 7-foot-2 centers who can be intimidating in the middle. That demand has led to workouts with Dallas, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Phoenix and Charlotte. He also is one of
For his career, Ostertag averaged less than double-digits in both scoring and rebounding, with 7.6 points and 6.1 boards a game.
the Orlando's top prospects.
"I think he's going to surprise people," said Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager. "He blocks shots, he's a good shooter and a great person. He'll be a late first, early second-round pick."
Orlando has the 25th pick in the draft and would strongly consider Ostertag if he were available. Williams said.
Ostertag hails from Duncanville, Texas, and might be returning home to play for the up-and-coming Dallas Mavericks. He would be on a young team that needs a center following the ill-fated return of drug-plagued Roy Tarpley.
During his stay at Kansas, Ostertag's conditioning was a source of criticism by both coaches and critics. Only twice in his career did he play more than 30 minutes, and 17 times this year he failed to play at least 20.
"I wish Greg would have worked a little harder during the summer," Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams said. "But once the season started, from the first practice on, he gave us everything that he could and that we needed. He was really important to us, and never did I question his dedication to the team."
Williams also added that he felt Ostertag could make the transition to the pro game.
"Greg will be a fine pro," Williams said. "He's a tremendous defensive rebounder and has tremendous size. He has to concentrate more on his offensive skills."
Ostertag's sense of humor also should be an addition to any NBA team.
"He's got a great sense of humor and that helps out a lot," said Pollard, Ostertag's former teammate. "He can make a team laugh if they're too serious, and he breaks up the tension. He's lots of fun."
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