Brooklyn Nets Land Pitt Panthers Guard in Latest Mock Draft
Title: Nets Land Pitt Guard in Latest Mock Draft The Brooklyn Nets are projected to select Jaland Lowe, a sophomore guard from Pitt, with the 25th pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. Jaland Lowe is a four-star recruit who joined Pitt from Fort Bend Marshall High School in Texas. During the 2023-24 season, Lowe played in all 33 games, starting 19, and averaged 9.6 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game. He achieved a shooting percentage of 38.8% from the field, 35.2% from beyond the arc, and an impressive 85.5% from the free-throw line. Lowe had standout performances, including two games where he scored a season-high of 20 points and a double-double against Florida State with 17 points and 10 assists. He played a crucial role in Pitt's victory over Duke, scoring a key 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the game. In his current sophomore season, Lowe leads the Panthers with notable averages of 34.6 minutes, 6.1 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. He ranks among the top players in the ACC in several statistical categories, including assists per game and free throw percentage. Lowe recorded a triple-double against VMI, marking just the sixth in Pitt's history, showcasing his versatility and playmaking abilities. If Lowe maintains his strong performance throughout the ACC season, he is likely to gain attention from NBA scouts and improve his draft stock.
Original Article: https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/basketball/brooklyn-nets-land-pitt-panthers-jaland-lowe-mock-draft
Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell
