One of Matt Lojeski's best traits as a player for the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team was knowing the difference between a good shot and a bad one.

That's why it comes as no surprise that Lojeski will be at home — alone — in Racine, Wisc., for tomorrow's NBA Draft.

"No parties, nothing like that; my family's not even going to be here," he said. "I'm realistic about it — I know it'll be a really long shot for anybody to take me. But I'll still watch and pray that somebody does take a chance on me."

Lojeski, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard, is not expected to be selected in the two rounds of the draft. However, he has attended private workouts for three NBA teams, and is on several "top 100" lists of draft prospects.

"After the way his workouts went, I wouldn't be surprised if someone drafted him," said his California-based agent, Ben Pensack. "I think he would be a great pick-up for any team because he can do so many things."

Lojeski led the 'Bows in scoring with 16.9 points per game, and assists with 4.5 per game as a senior last season. He also led the team with a .541 field-goal percentage, and was second in rebounding with 5.7 per game.

Collegehoops.net ranks Lojeski as the No. 76 player available, although only 60 will get drafted. Others, however, like espn.com do not even have Lojeski listed among the top 100.

Earlier this month, Lojeski worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors.

Among the players he worked out with were Corey Brewer and Al Horford from national champion Florida, Ivan Harris from national runner-up Ohio State, Aaron Afflalo from UCLA, Quinton Hosley from Fresno State, Kevin Kruger from UNLV, Carl Landry from Purdue and Warren Carter from Illinois.

"I think the thing I learned was that I could play with a lot of those guys," Lojeski said. "In the one-on-one and two-on-two drills, I was pretty much holding my own."

The Milwaukee Bucks were so impressed with Lojeski's first workout — especially when he competed against Florida's Brewer — they invited him for a second look.

Brewer is expected to be among the first 10 players selected in the first round.

"The NBA TV guys were following (Brewer and Horford) all over the place," Lojeski said. "I thought they were going to be cocky and stuff, but they were cool. We all got along."

Lojeski also fared well in the strength and conditioning drills. He said he completed 13 repetitions of 185 pounds in the bench press, and had a vertical jump of 38 1/2 inches.

If Lojeski is not drafted, he will try to sign with a team as a free agent and participate in an NBA summer league.

"If I don't get drafted, it's not the end of the world," Lojeski said. "I still could get a chance to prove myself, and that's all I want, really."

Even if the NBA does not work out, Lojeski is guaranteed to play professional basketball next season. He has already signed a contract with Okapi Aalstar, a pro team in Belgium. He will be allowed out of that contract if he makes an NBA roster.

"I'm set either way, so I'm looking at it like I have nothing to lose by trying to make an NBA team," Lojeski said.

NOTES

Ben Pensack also represents former UH forward Troy Ostler. Pensack said Ostler recently signed a contract to play with a professional team in France next season.

Among other players from the Western Athletic Conference who could get drafted tomorrow are Nick Fazekas and Ramon Sessions from Nevada, Quentin Hosley and Dominic McGuire from Fresno State, and Coby Karl from Boise State.

Reach Dayton Morinaga at dmorinaga@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-8101.

SUMMER LEAGUE

31ST SEASON TIPS OFF TOMORROW AT MANOA

The NCAA Summer Basketball League, featuring former and current college players and high school standouts, begins tomorrow at Manoa Recreation Center.

Two games will be played every Thursday and Saturday through Aug. 18 at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

The championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

The teams for the 31st season of the league are Great Harvest, Electricians Hawaii, Grantco Pacific, John Hancock, Central Medical Clinic and Tuskers.

In tomorrow night's openers, Grantco Pacific plays Central Medical Clinic, and Tuskers take on John Hancock.

Admission is free.

Reach Dayton Morinaga at dmorinaga@honoluluadvertiser.com.