Watch: A selection of Kel’el Ware draft night videos, plus Mike Woodson comments

The Miami Heat selected former IU center Kel’el Ware in the first round (15th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Ware will wear number 7 for Miami.

Here’s what IU coach Mike Woodson, who was with Ware at the draft, had to say about the 7-footer. via release from Indiana:

“Kel’el is the prototypical big man in today’s NBA. He can block shots at the rim, hold up defensively in the pick-and-roll, and is a great lob threat on the other end of the floor,” Woodson said. “He impressed me with his ability to catch and shoot the basketball at a high level and that is what the next level is looking for. He is a quiet kid that goes about his business in a professional way. He handled the adversity thrown his way to start his college career and responded in a big way for our ball club this season. We are really excited to see the way his career plays out in Miami.”

Below is a selection of videos from Ware’s draft night, from his selection by Miami to post-draft interviews.