Mikel Brown Jr. lands No. 6 pick for Nets, Louisville's highest draft selection in decades
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Mikel Brown Jr. was selected sixth overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Draft, giving Louisville its highest pick in decades. The freshman guard averaged 18.0 points and 4.7 assists per game at Louisville, including a 45-point, 10‑three game, but his season was cut short by a back injury; he impressed at the NBA Combine with his size and playmaking potential, signaling high upside for the Nets.
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