Seven players from NC schools drafted in NBA Draft first round

BROOKLYN, NY (WWAY) — Seven players from schools in the state of North Carolina heard their name called in the first round of the NBA Draft tonight.

First Round North Carolina school selections (in order):

3. Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke, Boston Celtics

9. Dennis Smith Jr., PG, NC State, Dallas Mavericks

12. Luke Kennard, SG, Duke, Detroit Pistons

15. Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina, Portland Trailblazers (Pick traded to Sacramento)

19. John Collins, PF, Wake Forest, Atlanta Hawks

20. Harry Giles, PF, Duke, Portland Trailblazers (Pick traded to Sacramento)

28. Tony Bradley, PF, North Carolina, Los Angeles Lakers