Hood is a 6'8'', 215-pound small forward known for his outside shooting (46 percent from the field and 42 percent from three in his 35 games with Duke). He averaged 16.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists last season. His defense is often called into question, however, and he will need to bulk up to compete in the NBA (although at 6'8'' he is able to see over defenders).

Hood is the only player in the workout expected to be taken in the first round – he is going anywhere from 13 to 23 in mock drafts, but typically in the mid teens.

The other players coming in for the workout include forward Kyle Casey (Harvard); forward Jarell Eddie (Virginia Tech); forward C.J. Fair (Syracuse); guard Joe Jackson (Memphis); and local product Xavier Thames, who attended Pleasant Grove High School before playing guard at San Diego State. All of these players are expected to be second-round material/undrafted.

Oh, the rumor mill. (A lot of speculation, as Akis notes.)

We'll have more information on Hood following his workout this weekend.