The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted small forward Josh Huestis from Stanford University with the 29th overall pick.
He helped Stanford advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament and set the university's career blocked shots record at 190. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 11 points and eight rebounds as a senior.
Huestis participated in official pre-draft workouts with 18 of the league's 30 teams and said they were impressed with his defense and rebounding skills.
Defense has never been a problem for Huestis, as he was a two time All-Pac 12 Defensive Team selection. Scouts have told him that he'll need to improve his ball handling skills and mid-range shooting as he makes the transition from the post to the perimeter. But Josh can find a pretty good comparison already in the NBA.
Huestis was expected to be a second round pick but the Thunder hope he can help provide a defensive presence coming off the bench.