Baylor Guard Kendall Brown Selected 48th Overall in NBA Draft
After only one season in Waco, Baylor Bears guard Kendall Brown is headed to the NBA after being selected with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Brown, but he will he heading to the Indiana Pacers as part of a previous deal. He joins Baylor teammate Jeremy Sochan as the other Bear taken in the draft after the forward was selected No. 9 overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
Brown was one of the most important players for Drew's starting five last season. He started all 34 games for the Bears, posting averages of 9.7 points, 4.9 points, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals on an impressive 58.4 shooting percentage in 27.0 minutes per game.
Brown's strength is in his ability to be an athletic guard/forward combo that thrives in transition and on cuts to the hoop. An effortless jumper, Brown soars to the rim with ease and has highlight-reel finishing potential every time he gets a head start in transition.
This athleticism translates well to the defensive end, as Brown used his long reach to get breakaway steals that led to high-flying dunks on multiple occasions last season.
His productive shooting percentage came as a result of getting most of his looks at the rim, as Brown attempted only 41 3-pointers on the season. Still, he's more than capable of developing into a decent 3-point shooter, which is something he'll need to happen in order to maximize his offensive potential.
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