Talen Horton-Tucker drafted, traded to Lakers: Reaction from NBA Draft analysts

Iowa State's Talen Horton-Tucker was at one time considered a first-round prospect in the NBA Draft, but slipped to midway through the second round Thursday night.

The Orlando Magic selected Horton-Tucker — 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds — No. 46 overall and traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Chicago native averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his one season with the Cyclones. 

Here's a look what NBA Draft analysts are saying about Horton-Tucker. Click the links to read more.

Jay Bilas, ESPN: You're getting an intriguing athletic profile: 6-4, almost 240 pounds, 7-1 wingspan, so he's freakishly long, yet really compact and powerful. He can handle the ball well, a really good finisher. When he gets down hill on you, it's like a truck coming at you. With that wingspan, he can extend to finish. He's got a very good passing feel. Good in-and-out dribble. Was a little ball dominant, frankly, at Iowa State, but very skilled and very talented.

Jonathan Givony, ESPN: '... question marks about his conditioning and approach took a toll on his stock, despite his intriguing upside. ... a player that is worth rolling the dice on to see how he develops in the G League.'

Mike Schmitz, ESPN:

Talen Horton-Tucker is a first round talent. Unique player at 6-4, 240, 7-1 wingspan with ball skills. Really needs to continue improving his body and decision making but the ability is there. Interested to see how he develops in LA.June 21, 2019

Talen Horton-Tucker is a first round talent. Unique player at 6-4, 240, 7-1 wingspan with ball skills. Really needs to continue improving his body and decision making but the ability is there. Interested to see how he develops in LA.

— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz)