Ohio State 's Malaki Branham plays during the second half of a college basketball game Loyola Chicago in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. Ohio State won 54-41. SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs selected former Ohio State guard Malaki Branham with their second pick in the first round Thursday night, No. 20 overall.
He vaulted into the first round by averaging 17 points per game over the Buckeyes' final 22 games. "I actually thought he could have been taken in the lottery," ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said."He's not NBA-ready yet, but he's going to be NBA-ready pretty soon."Spurs grab versatile Baylor-ex Jeremy Sochan with No. 9 pick
“Branham's frame, length, scoring instincts and shot-making prowess off the dribble and with his feet set make his game look seamlessly translatable for what the NBA is looking for at his position," Givony told Sports Illustrated recently. 'He started the season slowly but looked like one of the most talented perimeter players in the country down the stretch, carrying Ohio State offensively, and in a highly efficient manner.
The Spurs selected former Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan with their first pick, No. 9 overall. They also have the 25th and 38th overall picks.
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