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2015 NBA Draft: Virginia's Justin Anderson selected #21 by the Dallas Mavericks

Justin Anderson was drafted 21st overall by the Dallas Mavericks in tonight's 2015 NBA Draft.

Anderson is the first Virginia Cavalier to go in the first round since Cory Alexander was picked 29th overall in 1995. He's the third UVA player to be drafted in the past four years, as Mike Scott and Joe Harris both went early in the second round. Anderson will play for former Hoo and current Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle:

Anderson said he received call from Dallas coach and fellow #UVA alum Rick Carlisle and "all he said is Wahoowa.