SI.com writer has Christ School alum Plumlee as first-round NBA draft pick

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AC-T image: Miles Plumlee

The 7-foot, 252-pound Christ School alum draws attention as the NBA draft approaches. From the Fayetteville Observer:

SI.com published its “2012 NBA Mock Draft 3.0.” earlier this week, and a familiar name popped in near the bottom of the first round.

Mock drafter Sam Amick has the Indiana Pacers selecting Duke senior Miles Plumlee with the 26th overall pick, notable because most experts had the 6-foot-11 forward pegged as a second-rounder.

Here’s what Amick wrote about Plumlee:

“After his standout performance at a group workout in Minnesota last month and a quality follow-up at the combine, Plumlee continues to shine. With his incredible athleticism (41-inch vertical leap in Minnesota and 40½ inches in Chicago) and legitimate size, Plumlee could turn into an intriguing backup for Roy Hibbert (assuming Indiana is able to sign the restricted free agent center). Plumlee worked out against Melo for the Pacers on Tuesday. Boston, Chicago, Minnesota, Memphis, Golden State, Cleveland and Atlanta are also considering the Duke big man.”

Link to Sam Amick’s SI.com article, “2012 NBA Mock Draft 3.0.”