By Harvey Hoffman
The Sixers’ first-round pick, Jaden Springer, discusses his three-point shooting, relationship with Tobias Harris, and joining the Sixers organization.
Sixers forward Tobias Harris, who also went to Tennessee, welcomed Springer to the team on Twitter:
At Tennessee, Springer started in 15 of his 25 appearances, averaging 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in his freshman season.
Springer shot 46.7% from the field and 43.5% from deep.\
He earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors twice in the 2020-21 season, on Feb. 1, 2021, and Dec. 21, 2020.