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Taking a closer look at OKC Thunder draft pick Darius Bazley

The OKC Thunder decided to take a chance on Thursday Night, and go an unconventional route in drafting a New Balance Intern with a top 30 pick in the NBA Draft, the 23rd pick to be exact.

Darius Bazley is one of the most interesting prospects in the NBA Draft, simply because the unknown by nature is interesting.

Bazley was one of the most exciting young prospects in the High School basketball circuit. Yet, he did not elect to play college basketball despite the number of blue blood schools who longed for his (free) services.