Who Was In The 2017 Nba Draft?
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The 2017 NBA draft is in the books. Here’s a full list of the 60 players who were selected.
2017 NBA Draft
The 2017 NBA Draft was held on June 22, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Boston Celtics, selecting first overall for the third consecutive year, selected Markelle Fultz out of the University of Washington. It was the first time since the 1976 NBA Draft that three players from the same college were selected with the top three picks.
Who was in the 2017 NBA Draft?
The 2017 NBA Draft was held on June 22, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Sixty players were selected over two rounds by teams in the National Basketball Association.
This draft was unique for a few reasons. First and foremost, it was the first time that an NBA draft was held outside of Chicago in over 50 years. In addition, it was also the first time that two players from the same school were selected with the first two overall picks: Markelle Fultz (University of Washington) went to the Philadelphia 76ers with the first pick, while Lonzo Ball (UCLA) was taken second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Other notable selections included Josh Jackson (4th overall, Phoenix Suns), Jayson Tatum (3rd overall, Boston Celtics), and Lauri Markkanen (7th overall, Minnesota Timberwolves).
What teams drafted them?
In the 2017 NBA draft, these 30 future stars were selected by the teams listed below.
1. Markelle Fultz – Philadelphia 76ers
2. Lonzo Ball – Los Angeles Lakers
3. Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics
4. Josh Jackson – Phoenix Suns
5. De’Aaron Fox – Sacramento Kings
6. Lauri Markkanen – Chicago Bulls
7. Jonathan Isaac – Orlando Magic
8. Frank Ntilikina – New York Knicks
9. Dennis Smith Jr. – Dallas Mavericks
10. Malik Monk – Charlotte Hornets
11. Luke Kennard – Detroit Pistons
12. Donovan Mitchell – Utah Jazz
13. Zach Collins – Portland Trail Blazers Projected Starter: C Jusuf Nurkic (injured)
14 (tie). Bam Adebayo, Kentucky – Miami Heat and Tyler Lydon, Syracuse – Denver Nuggets Both players were drafted by the Brooklyn Nets and subsequently traded to their respective teams on draft night 14 (tie). Justin Patton, Creighton – Minnesota Timberwolves and Anzejs Pasecniks, Gran Canaria – Orlando Magic16 (tie). Harry Giles, Duke – Sacramento Kingsand Terrance Ferguson, Adelaide 36ers – Oklahoma City Thunder16 (tie) 18 (tie). Frank Mason III, Kansas – Milwaukee Bucksand Jawun Evans, Oklahoma State – Los Angeles Clippers18 (tie)20 (tie). Jarrett Allen, Texas – Brooklyn Netsand OG Anunoby Indiana – Toronto Raptors20 (tie)22 (tie). TJ Leaf, UCLA – Indiana Pacersand Ike Anigbogu UCLA- Indiana Pacers22(tie)24(Tie): Kyle Kuzma Utah- Los Angeles Lakersand Tony Bradley North Carolina- Los Angeles Lakers 24(Tie)26: Derrick White Colorado- San Antonio Spurs 27:Dillon Brooks Oregon- Houston Rockets28: Josh Hart Villanova- Los Angeles Lakers29: Semi Ojeleye SMU30: Frank Jackson Duke31: Sindarius Thornwell South Carolina
What were their stats?
The 2017 NBA draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory. Players like Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, and Jayson Tatum have all shown promise in their young careers and look like they could be future All-Stars. But what were their stats in college? Let’s take a look.
Markelle Fultz:
Points per game: 23.2
Rebounds per game: 5.7
Assists per game: 5.9
Lonzo Ball:
Points per game: 14.6
Rebounds per game: 6.0
Assists per game: 7.6
Jayson Tatum:
Points per game: 16.8
Rebounds per game: 7.3
Assists per game: 2.1
2017 NBA Draft Results
The 2017 NBA Draft was held on June 22, 2017, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Sixty players were selected over two rounds by thirty teams. The draft was televised nationally by ESPN. Now let’s take a look at the draft results.
Who was drafted first overall?
The 2017 NBA Draft was held on June 22, 2017. The first overall pick was Markelle Fultz, who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who were the biggest risers and fallers in the draft?
There were a few big risers and fallers on draft night. Some of the biggest risers were:
-T.J. Leaf, who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 18th overall pick. He was widely projected to be a late first-round pick or early second-round pick, so rising to the 18th pick was a big surprise.
-Harry Giles, who was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 20th overall pick. He was widely projected to be a late first-round pick or early second-round pick, so rising to the 20th pick was a big surprise.
-Derrick White, who was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick. He was widely projected to be a late second-round pick or undrafted, so rising to the 29th pick was a big surprise.
Some of the biggest fallers on draft night were:
-Josh Jackson, who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 4th overall pick. He was widely projected to be a top-three pick, so falling to fourth was a big surprise.
-Lonzo Ball, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 2nd overall pick. He was widely projected to be the number one overall pick, so falling to second was a big surprise.
2017 NBA Draft Grades
The 2017 NBA Draft is in the books. 60 new young men have been selected to play in the world’s greatest basketball league. We’re going to take a look at how each team did in the draft.
Who received the best and worst grades?
Receiving a poor or failing grade is not the end of the world for an NBA prospect. However, it can make it more difficult to find a spot on an NBA team. The 2017 NBA draft was held on June 22, and 60 players were selected.
The Charlotte Hornets made the first pick of the draft and selected point guard Kemba Walker out of Connecticut. Center DeAndre Jordan from Texas A&M was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 35th overall pick.
The following is a list of prospects who received the best and worst grades from ESPN’s Chad Ford after the 2017 NBA draft:
What do the grades mean?
The 2017 NBA Draft class is loaded with talent. Many of the prospects have been standouts at the collegiate level, and are expected to make an immediate impact in the NBA.
The grades given to each player represent the general consensus among scouts and analysts regarding their future potential. Players who receive a grade of A are considered can’t-miss prospects, while those with a grade of C are seen as role players or fringe starters.
Of course, there is no guarantee that any player will pan out as expected. However, the grades do provide a good starting point for evaluating different prospects. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the top players in the 2017 NBA Draft class.