MAY 18, 2015 4:43p ET
MAY 18, 2015 4:43p ET
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Former NBA first-round draft pick Julius Hodge is preparing to start his post-professional basketball career at the University at Buffalo.
Hodge on Monday was named the Bulls director of player development under new coach Nate Oats.
The former shooting guard was the ACC's 2004 player of the year at North Carolina State. Hodge was selected by Denver with the 20th pick in the 2005 draft. He appeared in just 23 games over two seasons split between Denver and Milwaukee before traveling to play overseas.