The NBA is full of players who were great in college but overlooked as they entered the league. Draymond Green was the 35th pick in the 2011 draft. Isaiah Thomas was the last pick in that same draft. This year’s Rookie of the Year Malcom Brogdon was the 36th pick in the 2016 draft.
After trading for the 45th pick a few weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies selected defending Pac-12 Player of the Year Dillon Brooks.
Dillon Brooks accomplished much during his three years at Oregon. He was a second-team All-American as well as the Pac 12 Player of the Year this past season.