Cyclones star guard Lindell Wigginton talks about his options, after entering the NBA draft evaluation process without an agent.
Mar 2, 2018; Norman, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Lindell Wigginton (5) dunks the ball over Oklahoma Sooners forward Khadeem Lattin (3) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports(Photo: Mark D. Smith, Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports)
\WEST DES MOINES, Ia. — There's already been considerable NBA interest in Iowa State freshman basketball player — and he hasn't even worked out yet for anyone.
Coach Steve Prohm said at the annual Coaches vs. Cancer gala Friday night that he's had conversations with multiple NBA teams since Wigginton decided to test the waters by adding his name to the NBA Draft list. He hasn't hired an agent, and he has until May 30 to withdraw.
"I've been on the phone with 10-to-15 teams. There's been a lot of interest," Prohm said. "This is great for him. It's a great opportunity to get in front of NBA GMs, NBA scouts and NBA personnel to showcase his talent and his skill.
"I'm excited for him and his family."
NBA teams will look at a 6-foot-2, 190-pound combination guard who averaged 16 points and shot 40 percent from 3-point range last season. He hasn't yet worked out for anyone, although that could be about to change.
"He'll get started next week sometime," Prohm said. "He's trained really hard. I think he'll serve himself well.
"Just to get an opportunity to get in front of people and say:
'Hey, I'm Lindell Wigginton and this is who I am.'"
Wigginton wasn't on the initial list of invitees to the annual NBA combine. He's an alternate, so there's still a chance.
"I haven't talked to him about that," Prohm said. "There's still an opportunity to get into the combine. If there's anything we can do, we'll do it.
"He may find his way in there. If he can, it'll be a great opportunity to go against some great players.
"He has great ability to put that basketball in the hole. He can score in all different spots — the paint, mid-range and 3-point range.
"He's one of just two Big 12 players to make at least 65 3-point baskets and shoot 40 percent or better and average 16 points or more in a season. The other was Kevin Durant."
Prohm said he will support whatever final decision Wigginton makes.
"He's super-talented," Prohm said. "He's a high, high-character kid. The sky's the limit.
"If he comes back to school, man, we've got a chance — let's roll and do great things together.
"If he gets a chance to move on, I'm going to support him and pump him up as much as I can."
Iowa State columnist Randy Peterson has been with the Register for parts of five decades. Randy writes opinion and analysis of Iowa State football and basketball. You can reach Randy at rpeterson@dmreg.com or on Twitter at @RandyPete.
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