Raptors 905 open tryout sets tone for organization [Video]

Rebuilding the Toronto Raptors and making them one of the top teams in the NBA again is a project that starts from the ground up.

The Raptors 905, Toronto’s G-League affiliate, held open tryouts Saturday at the OVO Athletic Centre, the training facility for the NBA club.

Luke Winn, the organization’s director of prospect strategy, said the 905 were looking for at least one player from the tryout to attend training camp.

“I think this is a really important stage for the youth movement on the Raptors,” said Winn near the baseline of one of the practice courts. “We did four draft picks this year and a number of undrafted rookies we think are intriguing and our goal first and foremost is to develop them in a competitive and winning environment.

“It will be a success if those (rookies) are ready to contribute for the Raptors, regardless of what happens …