The Rockets' draft night brought some surprises, including the selection of Jabari Smith at No. 3. Here's what to know about the team's newest addition
Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr., projected by many analysts to be the first overall pick in the draft, was available for the Rockets at No. 3 on Thursday night.Five things to know about Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr., whom the Rockets drafted with the third overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft.Apparently convinced he would be drafted first or second by Orlando or Oklahoma City, respectively, Smith saw no need to work out with the Rockets.during a media conference call.
In their history, the Rockets have drafted only two Auburn players: Henry Harris and Rich Valavicius . Neither played a game in Houston.After his freshman year at Auburn, Smith won the Wayman Tisdale Freshman of the Year award, was a second team All-America selection by the Associated Press and first team All-SEC. He was also a finalist for the John Wooden Award that goes to the national player of the year and a semifinalist for the Naismith Men’s Player of the Year.
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