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CBS Sports Has Orlando Magic Taking Tenacious Defender In Draft

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Jun 24, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic first overall draft pick Paolo Banchero (left) and coach Jamahl Mosley (right) during a press conference at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jun 24, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic first overall draft pick Paolo Banchero (left) and coach Jamahl Mosley (right) during a press conference at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Orlando Magic may add two-way wing depth to the roster soon. Recently, CBS Sports released a mock draft that has St. Joseph's forward Rasheer Fleming filling the need with the 25th pick.

"I love it, I think this is really good value," said CBS College Basketball Insider Kyle Boone. "Rasheer Fleming is someone who I have a top-20 prospect grade on."

"The two-way ability that he can add, the depth that he can add on the wing because of his defense, because of his length, because of his shooting makes a lot of sense here at 25 for the Orlando Magic," Boone added.

Fleming has improved significantly in three seasons, specifically from the perimeter. As a junior, he averaged 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 39 percent from deep. There are concerns regarding Fleming's ball-handling capabilities and how he will perform against high-level competition.

However, Fleming has a winning mentality.

"I'm willing to win, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win games," Fleming said.

With a 7-foot-5 wingspan, Fleming displays elite defensive ability. Last season, he averaged 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals. With long athleticism, he is a confident defender.

"Being able to get into the ball, and even if I'm not up close and personal into the ball, I have enough space, and because of my wingspan, I don't have to be so close to the ball," Fleming said.

Orlando has spent recent picks drafting and developing forwards. If the organization acquires Fleming, he will fit the mold.

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Don Strouble is a sports journalist who covers UCF athletics and the Orlando Magic. Strouble is a contributing member of the Black and Gold Banneret, the home for UCF athletics on SB Nation, as well as Fans First Sports Network. He hails from Northeast Ohio, where his love for Cleveland’s teams served as inspiration to work in the world of sports media.

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