2016 NBA Draft: UNLV’s Stephen Zimmerman is drafted by the Orlando Magic

Former UNLV Big man Stephen Zimmerman goes in the second round to the Magic.

With the 41st pick in the 2016 NBA Draft the Orlando Magic drafted former UNLV freshman big man Stephen Zimmerman.

The Magic traded their first-round pick where they selected Gonzaga’s Domantas Sabonis at 10 but then traded him to Oklahoma City. This makes Zimmerman their highest pick in this years draft, but they do have another second rounder at 47.

Coming out of high school, Zimmerman was a five-star recruit and was recruited by all of the top teams in the country but he decided to stay local and attend UNLV. His freshman year had its up and downs this year, and this selection is based off of potential — which will…