NBA G League Draft result: Admiral Schofield goes at No.1 to Hornets' affiliate Greensboro

On Monday (Tuesday IST),  NBA G League held ir 2020-21 season draft. Due to  2020 season getting affected severely by COVID-19,  G League me certain changes in draft, more suited for teams w. While a usual G League looks at four rounds and teams to make two selections, this year's draft only h three drafts. Teams were t required to make a pick. 

ditionally, only 17 of 28 G League teams will play at new season at Walt Disney World in Florida. As health and safety reasons prevent teams from taking extra players, teams selected limited players.  

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NBA G League Draft top picks

1. Greensboro Swarm (Charlotte Hornets) – miral Schofield, Tennessee
2. Memphis Hustle (Memphis Grizzlies) – Freddie Gillespie, Baylor
3. Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers) – Antonio Blakeney, LSU
4. Iowa Wolves (Minnesota Timberwolves) – Allonzo Trier, Arizona
5. Lakeland Magic (Orlando Magic) – Tahjere McCall, Tennessee State
6. Canton Charge – Anthony Lamb, Vermont
7. Oklahoma City Blue (OKC Thunder) – Zavier Simpson, Michigan
8. Lakeland Magic – DJ Hogg, Texas A&M
9. Westchester Knicks (NY Knicks) – Justin Patton, Creighton
10. Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Houston Rockets) – Armoni Brooks, Houston

During this draft, only 25 players were selected. Former Wizard miral Schofield went as first overall pick to Greensboro Swarm – Charlotte Hornets' G League affiliate. Schofield played one season in NBA before being waived by Oklahoma City Thunder in December 2019. He was 42nd overall pick in 2019 NBA draft, averaging 3 points, 1.4 rebounds per game.

Freddie Gillespie was second overall pick – selected by Memphis Grizzlies' affiliate. Gillespie, who also participated in camp with Dallas Mavericks, has plans to play in NBA. He even spoke to Hoops Rumors' JD Shaw recently, talking about he plans to start his career with G League – hoping to make it to NBA soon. 

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List of some NBA G League Undrafted Players

• Michael Beasley
• Justin Dentmon
• Festus Ezeli
• Mario Chalmers 
• Quincy Pondexter
• Cory Jefferson
• Lance Stephenson
• Emeka Okafor
• Shawne Williams.
• Shabazz Muhamm

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NBA G League schedule

What is NBA G League start date?

While re is fix start date, NBA G League will start in February with 17 NBA League and G League Ignite participating. Top eight teams will move to play single-elimination playoffs. “We are thrilled to get back to basketball and to fulfil our mission as a critical resource for NBA in developing players, coaches, referees, athletic trainers and front-office staff," said NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

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(Im credits: miral Schofield Instagram)