We’re only a few days away from the 2024 NBA Draft! Unlike previous years, the 2024 NBA draft will take place over two nights. The first round will begin on Wednesday, with the second round following on Thursday. The Miami Heat have decisions to make with the 15th and 43rd picks in the draft. While considered one of the weaker drafts in league history, there’s still contributors that could be found in this draft. One of the prospects the Heat are reportedly keeping an eye on is Colorado forward Tristan Da Silva, as ESPN’s Jeremy Woo reported earlier this week.
“Da Silva was a surprising omission from the NBA’s early green-room list, but he may still earn an invitation, with firm interest in inside the top 20. He has interest as high as Memphis at No. 9, but will likely fall into the next range, where an array of playoff-caliber teams, including the Kings, Heat, Sixers, and Lakers, are all interested in his services.
Jeremy Woo of ESPN
Despite the reported interest, there hasn’t been any news of Da Silva working out with Miami. Hoopshype hasn’t included his name in their draft workout tracker for Miami. However, teams have worked out players privately before. And Miami has a history on keeping things quiet at times.
Time at Colorado
Unlike most potential first round prospects, Da Silvia spent four years in college. A three-year starter with the Colorado Buffaloes, he averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 39.5 percent from 3-point range, 49.3 from the field, and converted 83.5 percent from the free-throw line. He was the primary factor in Colorado clinching their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2021 and was named an All-Pac-12 selection for the second time in his career. He’s not known for being athletic, but his shooting, versatility, and basketball IQ has appealed to teams.
Should the HEAT draft Tristan at 15? Let us know.
