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Day'Ron Sharpe Selected by Brooklyn Nets in 1st Round of NBA Draft

Day'Ron Sharpe became the 54th first-round NBA Draft pick in North Carolina history on Thursday when he was chosen by the Brooklyn Nets, via the Phoenix Suns, with the No. 29 overall pick. Sharpe, a 6-foot-11 power forward, earned All-ACC Freshman team honors for the Tar Heels in 2020-21 after averaging 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. (Inside Carolina) Day'Ron Sharpe among top potential NBA Draft Night values
There don't seem to be many who think that former UNC center Day'Ron Sharpe will fall out of the first round of Thursday's NBA Draft,.