NBA Draft results 2015: Norman Powell picked by Raptors
The UCLA scorer is headed to the Raptors after the Greivis Vasquez trade.
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Milwaukee Bucks have selected Norman Powell with the No. 46 pick of the 2015 draft. The senior guard spent four years at UCLA and made the All-PAC-12 team in his final season. He will head to the Raptors as part of the Greivis Vasquez trade.
Powell struggled early on in his career, only playing a bit role for the Bruins until Steve Alford was hired to replace Ben Howland. In his last two years in college he saw his role on offense expand significantly before becoming the team’s first option in 2014/15, following Kyle Anderson’s jump to the NBA. He made the most of his opportunity, averaging 16 points, five rebounds and two assists a game.
After UCLA largely disappointed in the regular season and PAC-12 tournament play, Powell led the No. 11 seeded Bruins to an unlikely Sweet 16 run before being eliminated by Gonzaga. In the tournament, he averaged 16 points, five rebounds and two assists to close his college career on a high note.
Powell is a solid scorer who can get the ball in the hoop both as a slasher and a shooter, so he’s a smart second-round choice for a team that could use scoring help.
See More:
