St. Bonaventure Set to HostNBA/G League Pro Day in New York
The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program will host its first pro day on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the National Basketball Players Association training facility in midtown Manhattan. The historic event will be the first-ever pro day hosted by a team from a mid-major conference, as well as the first collegiate pro day at an off-campus site.
“The first Bonnies Pro Day is a tremendous opportunity for NBA and G League front office executives to scout our players in a competitive practice and workout environment,” St. Bonaventure general manager Adrian Wojnarowski said. “Professional evaluation is a long process and our unparalleled relationships with the league’s decision-makers allows St. Bonaventure’s players to be front-and-center in the eyes and minds of organizations in a way few, if any, mid-major collegiate programs are able. To have the Pro Day in midtown Manhattan at a world-class facility like the National Basketball Players Association makes it an even more ideal setting for the NBA and the Bonnies come together.”
Representatives from all 30 NBA teams and draft analysts will be invited to get an exclusive look at the Bonnies’ roster. The players will participate in a variety of high-intensity drills and workouts to put their talents on display.
“Our team can’t wait to showcase their skills in the first Pro Day ever hosted by a mid-major,” head coach Mark Schmidt said. “For a long time, St. Bonaventure has been a great place for aspiring professionals to develop, and this event reinforces our program’s commitment to getting our players to the next level.”
St. Bonaventure basketball has had 33 players selected to play in the NBA since the draft’s inception in 1947. Andrew Nicholson was selected 19th overall to the Orlando Magic in 2012.
In a run that was highlighted by number one overall pick Bob Lanier in 1970, St. Bonaventure had 16 players selected in the NBA Draft from 1967 to 1983. During that span, the Bonnies had at least one player selected in eight straight drafts from 1967 to 1974.
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