Pro Ready; Portis, Qualls Impress
The top scoring duo in the SEC in 2014-15, Arkansas forward Bobby Portis and versatile wing Michael Qualls impressed general managers, scouts, coaches and media over the five-day 2015 NBA Draft Combine held in Chicago.
Both Portis and Qualls only participated in the workout session. Qualls had lowest body fat of te 62 participants at 4.0%, the fifth-best hands (width) and was one of three non-power forwards or centers with a seven-foot wingspan. Their full anthropometric stats are below.
| Player | Body Fat % | Hand Length (inches) | Hand Width (inches) | Height W/ Shoes | Standing Reach | Weight | Wingspan |
| Bobby Portis | 8.90% | 9.50 | 9.25 | 6’10.5″ | 9’0.5″ | 246.2 | 7’2″ |
| Michael Qualls | 4.00% | 9.00 | 10.25 | 6’5″ | 8’8.5″ | 201.4 | 7’0.25″ |
.@Mr_WALKONAIR motivates himself, then walks on air for his 39.5″ max vert! @razorbackmbb #NBACombine https://t.co/jTrmEdPhWV
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) May 14, 2015
So apparently Michael Qualls of Arkansas is 6’5” in shoes with a 7’0.25” wingspan and 4.0% body fat. Good lord. — Max Rappaport (@MaxRappaport) May 13, 2015
.@ArkRazorbacks hoops alum @BPortistime records an *unofficial* 9’0.5 standing reach #NBACombine pic.twitter.com/dp9y8qZGq6
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) May 13, 2015
While Qualls turned heads with his measurables, Portis continued to elevate his projected first round stock during media sessions and one-on-one interviews with several NBA teams.
.@BPortistime is intense. #NBACombine https://t.co/YwHYVJsgsh — Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) May 15, 2015
Three best players with the media this week: R.J. Hunter (CLEAR No. 1), Cam Payne, and Bobby Portis. NBA folks will enjoy them next year.
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) May 16, 2015
Arkansas F Bobby Portis with the line of the day: In 18-19 years, I want people to look back and say I was the best player in this draft
— Tony Jones (@Tjonessltrib) May 15, 2015
