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Johnson goes 8th overall in NBA draft

Arizona Wildcat Stanley Johnson was taken 8th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of Thursday's NBA draft.

Johnson, who declared for the draft after only one season at UA, was the first Wildcat off the board this draft.

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At the NBA draft combine in May, Johnson checked in at 6 feet, 6 1/2 inches and 242 pounds before declaring himself the best player in the draft.

Johnson led UA in scoring last season, averaging 13.