Thursday, June 27, 2013

HUFFINGTONPOST.CA: BREAKING NEWS. Anthony Bennett Is Canadian: NBA Draft Top Pick From Toronto

AP  |  By Brian MahoneyPosted: 06/27/2013 8:02 pm EDT  |  Updated: 06/27/2013 8:28 pm EDTShare on Google+anthony bennett canadian4000GET CANADA NEWSLETTERS:SUBSCRIBEFOLLOW:Anthony Bennett Canadian, Anthony Bennett Canadian Nba, Anthony Bennett Canadian Nba Draft, Anthony Bennett Nba Draft, Anthony Bennett Nba Pick, Anthony Bennett Number One, Anthony Bennett Number One Nba, Anthony Bennett, Canada NewsNEW YORK _ Anthony Bennett has become the first Canadian to be selected first overall in the NBA draft.The Cleveland Cavaliers selected the UNLV freshman, a surprising start to the NBA draft.The Cavaliers passed on big men Nerlens Noel and Alex Len in favour of the forward from Brampton, Ont., who has starred for Canada's junior national teams and was the Mountain West Conference player of the year.There was drama right until the end Thursday, either because the Cavs were unsure who they wanted or were trying to trade the pick.Tristan Thompson of Brampton, Ont., was selected No. 4 by the Cavaliers in the 2011 draft, making him the highest Canadian draft pick before Thursday.Steve Nash of Victoria held the previous Canadian record, going 15th overall to the Phoenix Suns in 1996.Twitter reacted to Bennett's selection with surprise and excitement.
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