Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 23, 2016
The 2016 NBA Draft is officially in the books.
A total of six Big Ten players heard their name called on Thursday night. Denzel Valentine (Michigan State) and Caris LeVert (Michigan) were selected in the first round, while Deyonta Davis (Michigan State), Diamond Stone (Maryland), A.J. Hammons (Purdue) and Jake Layman (Maryland) were taken in the second round.
We made sure to track every Big Ten player selected in the draft, with the top social media reactions to follow.
Check out video from Big Ten draft picks on Twitter: @BigTenNetwork, @BTNJourney, @BTNSean.
Enjoy, Big Ten fans.
14. Denzel Valentine, Chicago Bulls
With the 14th pick in the 2016 @NBA Draft, the #Bulls select Denzel Valentine from Michigan State! pic.twitter.com/xMviWs2sNn
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 24, 2016
Congratulations @denzelvalentine on being drafted 14th overall to the @chicagobulls! #Spartans #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/FDIlw832rg
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) June 24, 2016
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20. Caris LeVert, Indiana Pacers, traded to the Brooklyn Nets
With the 20th pick @Pacers select from the University of Michigan … @CarisLeVert #ProBlue #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/MMpUYKoQ4q
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) June 24, 2016
With the 20th pick in the 2016 #NBADraft, the @Pacers select @CarisLeVert! #tbt to his @jrnba days! pic.twitter.com/u7NpzJngqM
— Jr. NBA (@jrnba) June 24, 2016
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31. Deyonta Davis, Boston Celtics, traded to Memphis Grizzlies
Deyonta Davis out of Michigan State, the 31st pick and newest Celtic. #NBADraft https://t.co/heIsIIwtCt
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 24, 2016
Proud of our guy DD! The best is yet to come. #SpartanDawg
— Dane Fife (@CoachDaneFife) June 24, 2016
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40. Diamond Stone, New Orleans Pelicans, traded to Los Angeles Clippers
DRAFTED! @Diamond_Stone33 selected by the @PelicansNBA.
Proposed trade to @LAClippers pending. #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/4qdNzMYSz1
— Maryland Men?s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 24, 2016
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46. A.J. Hammons, Dallas Mavericks
Round: 2
Pick: 46
Team: @dallasmavsCongrats A.J. Hammons. #Purdue | #BoilerUp ??? | #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/7TNCydcyl8
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) June 24, 2016
With the 46th pick in the #NBADraft, we have selected AJ Hammons from Purdue!
MORE: https://t.co/3odc0WJNNH pic.twitter.com/09yXInMabX
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 24, 2016
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47. Jake Layman, Orlando Magic, traded to Portland Trailblazers
DRAFTED!@JLayman10 selected in the second round by the @OrlandoMagic.#ProTerps | #2016NBADraft pic.twitter.com/4FIIedURHQ
— Maryland Men?s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 24, 2016
