The Gators had multiple draft picks for the fourth time since the NBA Draft shifted to two rounds in 1989.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Charlotte Hornets selected Florida guard
Scottie Lewis with the 56th overall selection of the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday, joining Gators teammate
Tre Mann as an NBA draftee.
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"We're so happy for Scottie to have this opportunity," UF head coach
Mike White said. "I know it's a dream come true for him, and we will be cheering for him as he takes on this next step in his career."
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This marks the fifth time in program history the Gators have had multiple players selected in the same draft, the fourth since the draft moved to two rounds in 1989.
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Lewis averaged 8.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 51 appearances over his two seasons at Florida and earned 2020 SEC All-Freshman honors. Lewis twice posted a career-best 19 points and had one double-double as a Gator.
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Multiple Gators Selected in the NBA Draft
2021 –
Tre Mann (18th/Thunder),
Scottie Lewis (56th/Hornets)
2011 – Chandler Parsons (38th/Rockets), Vernon Macklin (52nd/Pistons)
2007 – Al Horford (3rd/Hawks), Corey Brewer (7th/Timberwolves), Joakim Noah (9th/Bulls)
2000 – Mike Miller (5th/Magic), Donnell Harvey (22nd/Knicks)
1984 – Ronnie Williams (48th/Celtics), Vernon Delancy (67th/Bucks)
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