Nuggets take Virginia's Ryan Dunn in the first round of the NBA Draft
With the 28th pick in the NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Ryan Dunn out of Virginia Wednesday night.
Why it matters: Denver looks to retool its roster after coming up short in its title defense. Much was made about the lack of firepower coming off the bench, a role Dunn, a 6'6" small forward, will hope to fill.
Yes, but: As long as reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and his running mate Jamal Murray stay healthy, the 2023 champs are primed for another title shot next season.
State of play: Dunn is considered the draft's best defender, according to ESPN, which wrote his length and mobility allows him to guard multiple positions and be disruptive.
What's next: The Denver Nuggets have the 56th pick during the second round on Thursday.
CU Buffs make NBA leap
Colorado Buffaloes guard Cody Williams became the first CU player selected as a lottery pick in 13 years after he was selected 10th overall by the Utah Jazz. It's the school's highest draft pick since Chauncey Billups in 1997.
- Williams' teammate, forward Tristan Da Silva, was picked 18th overall by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. It marked the first time two CU players were picked in the first round in the same draft, per DNVR.
Fun fact: Alec Burks, who last played for the New York Knicks, was the last lottery pick to come from CU.
- The team that drafted him? The Jazz, with the 12th pick in 2011.
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