NMSU’s Pascal Siakam drafted 27th overall

the wait is over. after 25 years, a new mexico state aggie has been selected in the nba draft. pascal siakam, the wac player of the year, was projected by many to be a second round pick. however, he defied expectations, being chosen in the first round at pick 27 by toronto. he’s the first aggie taken since randy brown in 1991, and first aggie taken in the first round since 1970. siakam was the wac player of the year last season after posting an incredible 27 double doubles. lets take a look at some of the other big name first round picks in this year’s nba draft. ben simmons of lsu didn’t have to wait very long to hear his name called. the sixers said they would take him first earlier this week and they kept their promise. number two pick belonged to the lakers. they selected duke swingman brandon ingram…those two picks not too surprising. and then fan favorite buddy hield went sixth overall to the pelicans. the oklahoma star says he’s ready to give the pelicans a little scoring help. “first of all i want to say hi. i’m just speechless right now. i thank god that i got an opportunity to play and for new orleans picking me. when i go there, i’ll be a high-charcacter guy, bring a lot of energy. i know most of you guys watched me here. i’m a