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Every N.J. player taken in the NBA Draft since 2000

New Jersey has a rich history of players being drafted into the NBA, with more than a dozen being selected in the last 15 years alone. Here is a look back at New Jersey players in the NBA Draft through the last 15 years.

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College: Duke

Drafted: No. 2 overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2002

Of note: Had his NBA career derailed by a motorcycle accident in 2003, and has become an analyst for ESPN.

High school: Camden

College: Memphis

Drafted: Sixth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2002 NBA Draft

Of note: Scored 100 points in a game, setting the New Jersey high school record and fihished his career with 3,462 points.