The Brooklyn Nets have selected have selected Hamidou Diallo with the 45th overall pick for the Charlotte Hornets. Technically, Brooklyn holds this pick until the Dwight Howard trade becomes official on July 6th. Diallo will be third pick by the Hornets in this draft after selecting Miles Bridges 12th overall and taking Devonte Graham with the 34th overall pick (which they acquired from the Atlanta Hawks for two future second rounders).
Diallo spent one season at Kentucky and averaged 10 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 24.