Maryland center Bruno Fernando’s quest to become a first-round NBA draft pick after returning to school for his sophomore year fell a bit short Thursday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Projected by many to go in the draft’s opening round, Fernando went in the second round, No. 34 overall to the Philadelphia 76ers. Sitting in the stands, Fernando broke down and cried. They were tears of joy.
There were reports that the 76ers will trade Fernando to Atlanta for two future second-rounders and draft pick No.