Michigan State had to wait four-plus hours to see its first player selected in the 2015 NBA Draft, but forward Branden Dawson ended the drought, chosen No. 56 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans.
With the 56th pick in the 2015 #NBADraft, the Pelicans select Branden Dawson. pic.twitter.com/eKzRGUfI1q
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 26, 2015
The second, and final, round of this year’s draft was winding down when the forward finally heard his name called and it was a well-deserved honor for the former five-star prospect from Indiana who battled injuries and up-and-down play to make it to the big show.