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The prospects who have had their names connected to the Sixers include forwards Perry Jones of Baylor, John Henson of North Carolina, and Arnett Moultrie of Mississippi State. But it is possible that they could use the pick on Illinois center Meyers Leonard, Syracuse's Fab Melo or North Carolina's Tyler Zeller. Sun Herald

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Chad Ford: Meyers Leonard the other big riser here. Think his range is closer to 9-14 now. ‪#NBACombine‬ Twitter

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Below are all the measurements from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. If there was a winner it might have been Meyers Leonard, the center from Illinois who measured 7’1″ in shoes — big guys always move up the draft board and he is a big guy. NBCSports.com

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Sean Deveney: There were no 7-footers at '11 NBA draft combine. This year there are 3: Tyler Zeller (7-0.5), Fab Melo (7-0) and Meyers Leonard (7-1.25). Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Tallest guy at Combine: Illinois C Meyers Leonard at 7-1.25. Heaviest: UConn C Andre Drummond 278.6 lbs. FYI, OSU's Sullinger, 6-9, 268.2 Twitter

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Chad Ford: Who impressed at #NBACombine ? Damian Lillard, Perry Jones, Terrence Ross, Meyers Leonard, Moe Harkless, Andrew Nicholson, Jared Cunningham Twitter

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The New Orleans Hornets are working out prospects at the Alario Center today, the first of two sessions they're conducting. The guys working out this morning are: Tyler Zeller, a 7-foot center from North Carolina, John Henson a 6-11 power forward from North Carolina, Meyers Leonard a 7-1 center from Illinois, Arnett Mouldrie a 6-11 power forward/center from Mississippi State and Terrence Jones a 6-9 power forward from Kentucky. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Or they could trade down, acquiring an experienced backup at point guard or post or an improvement at starting small forward. If they move back, they still might be able to draft forward Terrence Jones or center Meyers Leonard, both of whom have the attention of the Warriors' brass. "The nice is having the assets," Myers said. "Now, we have endless possibilities." San Francisco Chronicle

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There was a local longshot, some small school standouts and a Canadian from the Big 10. But, most important, there were two towering center prospects roaming the Trail Blazers’ practice court Tuesday morning, when the team hosted its first predraft workout of 2012. The six-player workout lasted roughly two hours and featured a series of basketball and agility tests and some three-on-three play. And highly touted center prospects Tyler Zeller of North Carolina and Meyers Leonard of Illinois made their case to be the Blazers’ first-round draft pick. The two players bring different styles and skill-sets to the position. Zeller, who is projected in at least one mock draft to be selected by the Blazers in the lottery, is the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year whose running ability and soft hands could make him a solid offensive-minded NBA center. Oregonian

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The Trail Blazers are starting big. Literally. The team will hold its first predraft workout Tuesday in preparation for next month’s NBA draft and two of the six visitors will be highly touted 7-foot center prospects: North Carolina’s Tyler Zeller and Illinois’ Meyers Leonard. Oregonian

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Tuesday’s predraft workout will feature: Tyler Zeller, center, North Carolina; Meyers Leonard, center, Illinois; Garrett Sim, guard, Oregon; Casper Ware, guard, Long Beach State; Kent Bazemore, guard/forward, Old Dominion; Kris Joseph, forward, Syracuse. Oregonian

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Leonard just turned 20, and his potential upside is what intrigues NBA scouts. He led the Big 10 in blocked shots, finished third in the conference in rebounding and was 11th in the country in field-goal percentage (.584) as a sophomore. Unlike many young big men, Leonard doesn't seem to mind actually playing in the paint. "I watched him twice this year, and I liked him," an Eastern Conference GM said. "And then when you really break down his game and watch him, that guy's got a great motor. He can really run." NBA.com

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Joe Freeman: The #Blazers 6-player workout will include: Tyler Zeller, C, UNC; Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois; Garrett Sim, G, Oregon ... (cont). Twitter

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Tim Kawakami: NBA sources: GSWs are taking a good look at Illinois C Meyers Leonard, maybe as a trade focus if they move up from back end of 1st. Twitter

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Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard has declared for the NBA draft and will forgo his final two collegiate seasons, the school announced Monday. Leonard, a 7-foot-1, 245-pound center, averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks during his sophomore season. ESPN.com

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"This was a very difficult decision because I love the University of Illinois," Leonard said in a statement. "But I feel the timing is right for me to follow my dream of playing in the NBA and having the opportunity to provide for my mom and family. I want to thank everyone in the Illini program for their support these past two years. It starts with coach (Bruce) Weber, who has always believed in me. He taught me so much about the game of basketball and helped me mature as both a player and a person. ESPN.com

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Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard has declared for the NBA draft and will forego his final two collegiate seasons, the school announced on Monday. Leonard, a 7-1, 245-pound center, averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks during his sophomore season. "This was a very difficult decision because I love the University of Illinois," Leonard said in a statement. "But I feel the timing is right for me to follow my dream of playing in the NBA and having the opportunity to provide for my mom and family. I want to thank everyone in the Illini program for their support these past two years. It starts with coach (Bruce) Weber, who has always believed in me. He taught me so much about the game of basketball and helped me mature as both a player and a person. ESPN.com

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Illinois Fighting Illini sophomore center Meyers Leonard has declared for the NBA draft and will forego his final two collegiate seasons, the school announced on Monday. ESPN.com

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Aran Smith: According to sources. Meyers Leonard has signed with an agent and will stay in this year's draft. Look for an announcement soon. Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: Expect ex-Illini 7-1 C Meyers Leonard to get interest in Top 20 in draft. "They're not that many bigs. He's big and long," one scout said. Twitter

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