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Draft Night Reaction: Blazers Get 'Good Value' in Maryland's Layman

Without a pick entering the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday, the Portland Trail Blazers and president of basketball operations Neil Olshey bought-in to the second round of the draft by sending cash considerations and a future second-round pick to the Orlando Magic to select University of Maryland forward Jake Layman.

Layman, a 6-9, 220 lb. athlete, averaged 11.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Terrapins during his senior season while shooting 39.6% from beyond the three-point line. Over his four seasons with the Terps, the New England native held averages of 10.2 points and 4.