NBA Draft 2013: Anthony Bennett is No.1 Overall Pick by Cleveland

Canadian Anthony Bennett of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was taken with the number one pick of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

Bennett, a versatile 6-foot-8 (2.03 m) forward who averaged 16.1 points and 8.1 rebounds as a freshman last season, joins a Cavs team that was 24-58 record last season in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

The powerfully-built Bennett was considered one of the best rounded prospects from this year’s draft class, equally adept at scoring from down low as he was shooting from the outside.

Cleveland tapped Bennett over touted centres including Nerlens Noel of Kentucky and Ukrainian Alex Len of Maryland despite the forward having had shoulder surgery that kept him from working out for the NBA teams.

No. 2 Overall pick -- Orlando Magic -- Victor Oladipo, 6-4, 213,Indiana, shooting guard

Oladipo is considered one of the more NBA ready guards based on his impressive defensive prowess. But the biggest area where Oladipo has improved is his shooting. With the Hoosiers, the 21-year-old junior shot 60% from the field (44% from three-point range) and averaged 13.6 points and 2.2 steals. Maybe Oladipo isn’t a great shot creator or playmaker, but he could make an instant impact of the defensive side of the floor for any team.

No. 3 Overall pick -- Washington Wizards -- Otto Porter Jr., 6-9, 198, Georgetown, small forward

Porter has immense raw talent, but he still is considered one of the most draft-ready players with his versatility. He turned heads with his improvement in his sophomore year at Georgetown, as he won the Big East player-of-the-year honors. The 20-year-old averaged 16.2 points and 7.5 rebounds and was held to single-digit scoring only three times. His slender physique needs some added muscle, and scouts have raised concerns over his athleticism. But Porter makes up for these shortcomings with court awareness and a high basketball IQ.

2013 NBA Draft Results: 

FIRST ROUND

1. Cleveland Cavaliers: PF Anthony Bennett, UNLV

2. Orlando Magic: SG Victor Oladipo, Indiana

3. Washington Wizards: SF Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown

4. Charlotte Bobcats: C Cody Zeller, Indiana

5. Phoenix Suns: C Alex Len, Maryland

6. Philadelphia 76ers (via New Orleans Pelicans): C Nerlens Noel, Kentucky

7. Sacramento Kings: SG Ben McLemore, Kansas

8. Detroit Pistons: SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Georgia

9. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota Timberwolves): PG Trey Burke, Michigan

10. Portland Trail Blazers: SG C.J. McCollum, Lehigh

11. Philadelphia 76ers: PG Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: C Steven Adams, Pittsburgh

13. Dallas Mavericks: C Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga

14. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz): SF Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA

15. Milwaukee Bucks: SF Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece

article source: interaksyon.com & latimes.com

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