Blazers look at Tyler Zeller at first draft workout

Posted May 30, 2012
The Portland Trail Blazers opened draft workouts with a look at two big men, North Carolina’s Tyler Zeller and Meyers Leonard out of Illinois. Zeller, at 7 feet and 250 pounds, is the more experienced of the two, having played all four years for the Tar Heels. Last season as the ACC Player of the Year, he averaged careers highs with 16.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.53 blocks per game. (Washington Post)

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