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Rick Pitino compares D’Angelo Russell to Magic Johnson

The NBA Draft is on Thursday. And while it’s anyone’s guess at this point who will end up where, one thing is for sure. D’Angelo Russell won’t have to wait long to hear his name called.

Russell was Big Ten Freshman of the Year this past season and a First Team All-American after averaging 19 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5 assists for Ohio State. He was also a regular on highlight reels thanks to his passing ability.

It’s his knack for picking out teammates with pinpoint passes that has NBA scouts drooling and many thinking he is a star in the making.