NBA Draft Recap

First Round Selections

1. Anthony Davis - New Orleans Hornets

2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - Charlotte Bobcats

3. Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards

4. Dion Waiters - Cleveland Cavaliers

5. Thomas Robinson - Sacramento Kings

6. Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers (from Brooklyn Nets)

7. Harrison Barnes - Golden State Warriors

8. Terrence Ross - Toronto Raptors

9. Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons

10. Austin Rivers - New Orleans Hornets (from Minnesota Timberwolves)

11. Meyers Leonard - Portland Trail Blazers

12. Jeremy Lamb - Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee Bucks)

13. Kendall Marshall - Phoenix Suns

14. John Henson - Milwaukee Bucks (from Houston Rockets)

15. Maurice Harkless - Philadelphia 76ers

16. Royce White - Houston Rockets (from New York Knicks)

17. Tyler Zeller - Dallas Mavericks (traded to Cleveland)

18. Terrence Jones - Houston Rockets (from Minnesota Timberwolves)

19. Andrew Nicholson - Orlando Magic

20. Evan Fournier - Denver Nuggets

21. Jared Sullinger - Boston Celtics

22. Fab Melo - Boston Celtics (from LA Clippers)

23. John Jenkins - Atlanta Hawks

24. Jared Cunningham - Cleveland Cavaliers (from LA Lakers) (traded to Mavericks)

25. Tony Wroten Jr. - Memphis Grizzlies

26. Miles Plumlee - Indiana Pacers

27. Arnett Moultrie - Miami Heat (traded to 76ers)

28. Perry Jones III - Oklahoma City Thunder

29. Marquis Teague - Chicago Bulls

30. Festus Ezeli - Golden State Warriors (from San Antonio Spurs)

Notable Second Round Selections

35. Draymond Green - Golden State Warriors

37. Quincy Acy - Toronto Raptors

41. Tyshawn Taylor - Portland Trail Blazers

42. Doron Lamb - Milwaukee Bucks

44. Kim English - Detroit Pistons

The 2012 NBA Draft was history making, it was the first time in the common draft era that the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks were from the same college (University of Kentucky Wildcats). The Wildcats tied an all-time high with six players being drafting. University of North Carolina had the second most players drafted in the 2012 draft with a total of four Tar Heels selected.

Which was the biggest surprise of the draft for you? Dion Waiters
a projected pick to the Toronto Raptors at No. 8, going to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 4 overall pick? Perry Jones III dropping to No. 28 overall? Miles Plumlee being drafted in the first round? Did the Celtic's take a huge risk by selecting injured (back issues) Jared Sullinger at No. 21?


This was one of the deepest drafts and consisted of a lot of talented players. The Houston Rockets had three great selections and look to rebuild their franchise, they will emerge into a great young team. The Cleveland Cavaliers were another team that had a great draft, Dion Waiters and Kyrie Irving playing on the floor together could be devastating for opponents. The 2012-13 NBA season looks to have less parity and more contending teams. Hope you all are anticipating the start of the season to see this new rookie class shine on the court.


Stay tuned for the chaos that is NBA free agency, which officially began today!