NEW YORK — Jake LaRavia played for two years at Indiana State before transferring to Wake Forest, where he showcased why he belongs in the NBA.
LaRavia, who is actually 20 years old even though some listed him at 22, is a productive combo forward who recently measured at 6-foot-8 in shoes. His lane agility and his shuttle run times both ranked near the fastest among all participants in the 2022 NBA Draft Combine.
The 20-year-old forward was also an analytics darling. He does extremely well in several different stats-based draft models, like this one or this one. One reason why: Players with his blend of scoring efficiency, passing, and above-the-rim athleticism tend to do well in the pros. He also grades out as a high-impact defensive player.
