Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 36th pick in the 2016 NBA draft, in the second round.
Brogdon joins the Bucks after a successful four-year stint at Virginia. His progression with the Cavaliers culminated in the 2015-2016 season, as the former Greater Atlanta Christian star averaged 13.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He played in 136 games in college and leaves Virginia ranked ninth on its all-time scoring list.
Known for his skills both on offense and defense, The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Brogdon was awarded the ACC Player of the Year as well as ACC Defensive Player of the Year in his senior season, becoming the first player in conference history to take home both honors in one season.
“Those who can score a lot don’t really push themselves on the defensive end,” said Eddie Martin, who coached Brogdon at GAC. “I think he was one of those kids who realized he wanted to be a complete player and not just a one-dimensional one. I’m proud of who he is, what he has become and what will he will do in the future.”
Brogdon was the third Georgia native drafted Thursday. Marietta native Jaylen Brown was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third pick, while Alpharetta’s Malik Beasley was picked by the Denver Nuggets at 19th.
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