BSN Denver · May 4, 2017
2017 NBA Draft Capsule: Does Harry Giles’ injury history make him undraftable?
Harry Giles is one of the biggest what if’s of the 2017 NBA Draft.
Giles was touted as one of the best incoming freshmen of the 2016-17 class but after four separate ligament tears, between both knees over a three-year span, his overall upside is not what it once was. He did himself no favors by putting up a lackluster freshman campaign at Duke either, which has left his draft stock highly volatile.
Everything about Giles as a prospect revolves around how those numerous knee procedures will impact his athleticism. So before getting into his strengths and weaknesses, it is important to understand the severity of the knee injuries Giles has sustained.
Injury History