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Pistons select Stanley Johnson No. 8 overall

The first Pac-12 player is off the board and it’s in the form of Arizona small forward Stanley Johnson.

The Detroit Pistons desperately needed a great rebounded and they have definitely found a big help down low with Johnson. He helped lead the Wildcats to the Sweet Sixteen during the NCAA Tournament after averaging 6.5 rebounds last season.

Stanley Johnson is the the 4th Arizona freshman to be drafted, joining Aaron Gordon, Grant Jerrett & Jerryd Bayless. #NBADraft

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 26, 2015

"I just think I'm the best player in the draft.