Michigan State’s Denzel Valentine is expected to be taken with a mid-late first round pick in tonight’s NBA Draft. And though he’s not lottery bound, he’s one of the 19 players who’s been invited to sit in the green room, which means you might get to see his girlfriend, Alexis Akers.
Like Denzel, she graduated from Michigan State this year and earned a Communications degree.
A snippet of Draft Express’ scouting report on Denzel:
Valentine was Michigan State’s point guard this season for all intents and purposes, and his best attributes revolve around his prodigious court vision and passing ability, which are incredibly unique at his size. Valentine may have the highest basketball IQ of any player in this draft, as his timing and instincts as a playmaker are simply off the charts. Able to see over the top of the defense at all times, he can make every type of pass in the book, and is especially good at making reads in transition and early offense situations, finding shooters in the corners, big men cutting to the rim, and everything in between, particularly on the pick and roll.
It’s worth noting there’s some fall potential here because of a knee issue.
[Alexis Akers- IG]