Watch: Kel’el Ware introductory press conference with Miami Heat

Former IU basketball center Kel’el Ware was introduced to the Miami Heat media on Friday afternoon after being selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Ware was selected 15th overall — the first time since 2013-14 that Indiana had a first-round selection in consecutive NBA Drafts.

“All of them are hardworking. They (Miami Heat) push their players past their limits. I feel like that’s the best place for me,” Ware said on Wednesday. “Especially with me going there, I know they are going to push me past my limits, push me past that wall to be the best player that I can be and compete.”

Ware played just one season at Indiana, earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors after averaging 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. He shot 58.6 percent from the field and had 15 double-doubles. He became the third IU player in the last 25 seasons to average at least 15.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in a single season (D.J. White, Trayce Jackson-Davis).

“A lot of people go into the transfer portal for money,” Ware added. “I went in there for the right fit and I found the right fit. That definitely helped my career. Going into my sophomore season, actually getting to know the coaches. Just learning more things about the team just before I made the decision.”

Below is the full video and Q&A from Kel’el Ware during his introductory press conference on Friday.

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