Michigan’s Tim Hardaway Jr. headlines Wednesday’s pre-draft workout for Sacramento Kings

The son of a former NBA great will audition before the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.  The team announced today that Tim Hardaway Jr. will headline a six-man workout to be held at the Kings practice facility on Wednesday.  The 6-6 guard is projected as a late first-round pick according to the latest mock draft from ESPN.com’s Chad Ford.

The Kings will also take another look at New Mexico swingman Tony Snell.  The smooth-shooting forward returns to Sacramento for another workout after auditioning for the Kings just 10 days ago.  Snell could be a possibility for the Kings in the second round with the No. 36 pick.

Below is the list of participants.

Tim Hardaway Jr.

• Age: 21
• Position: Guard
• College: Michigan
• Height: 6-6
• Weight: 205 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: 29
• Quick Breakdown: Scorer who can get his shot off the dribble.  Solid passer who can see the floor well with his size.  Must improve his shot selection and handle.

Ra’Shad James

• Position: Guard
• College: Northwood
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 197 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: Unranked
• Quick Breakdown: Incredibly athletic and uses his strength to his advantage.  Played only at the Division II level, but won NAIA player of the year.

Trent Lockett

• Age: 22
• Position: Guard
• College: Marquette
• Height: 6-5
• Weight: 210 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: Unranked
• Quick Breakdown: Strong, athletic guard.  Explosive and is a slasher that isn’t afraid to attack the rim.  Must become more consistent with his jump shot.

Tony Snell

• Age: 21
• Position: Forward
• College: New Mexico
• Height: 6-7
• Weight: 198 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: 33
• Quick Breakdown:  Athletic wing that has a pretty jump shot.  Must get stronger and improve ball handling.

Chase Tapley

• Age: 22
• Position: Guard
• College: San Diego State
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 203 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: Unranked
• Quick Breakdown: Local product out of Sacramento High.  Decent shooter, but is a bit of a tweener.  Length could him as a defender at the next level.

Rodney Williams

• Age: 21
• Position: Forward
• College: Minnesota
• Height: 6-6
• Weight: 204 lbs.
• Chad Ford’s Top 100: 80
• Quick Breakdown: Top-level athlete that’s becoming a better shooter.  Has the tools to be a great defender in the NBA.  Must improve basketball IQ and develop his offensive repertoire.