HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets selected Wisconsin forward Sam Dekker with the 18th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.
The 6-foot-9 Dekker averaged 12.1 points and 5 rebounds in a three-year career at Wisconsin where the team reached the NCAA Final Four twice, including the title game this season.
''He's skilled for his size,'' Houston assistant coach Chris Finch said. ''He's actually pretty quick with a good first step and aggressive at attacking the rim. His shot sets up a lot of his drive opportunities. What I've liked is he's kind of fearless.