Bryce McGowens has been waiting all night to hear his name called, and now the former Nebraska guard knows his destination.
McGowens was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night. He was taken with the No. 40 overall pick.
The Timberwolves, however, traded their pick to the Charlotte Hornets. McGowens will begin his professional career with the team that is less than two hours away from his high school alma mater.
The 6-foot-6, 180-pounder took a chance by declaring early for the draft after just one season in Lincoln, but he has seen that gamble pay off by getting selected.