With the 28th pick in the NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Ryan Dunn from Virginia on Wednesday night.
**Why it matters:** Denver is looking to revamp its roster after falling short in their title defense. The team was criticized for a lack of bench firepower, a gap Dunn, a 6’6″ small forward, aims to fill.
**Yes, but:** As long as reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and his teammate Jamal Murray remain healthy, the 2023 champions are set for another title run next season.
**State of play:** Dunn is regarded as the draft’s best defender, according to ESPN. His length and mobility enable him to guard multiple positions and be disruptive on the court.
**What’s next:** The Denver Nuggets have the 56th pick in the second round on Thursday.
**CU Buffs make NBA leap:** Colorado Buffaloes guard Cody Williams became the first CU player selected as a lottery pick in 13 years after being chosen 10th overall by the Utah Jazz. This is the school’s highest draft pick since Chauncey Billups in 1997.
Williams’ teammate, forward Tristan Da Silva, was picked 18th overall by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. It marked the first time two CU players were selected in the first round of the same draft, according to DNVR.
**Fun fact:** Alec Burks, who last played for the New York Knicks, was the last lottery pick to come from CU.
