Maryland-area players Williams and Selby taken in NBA draft
With the 36th pick in Thursday night's NBA draft, former Maryland Terrapins forward Jordan Williams' dreams became a reality. Thirteen picks later, a turbulent past year for Baltimore native Josh Selby culminated with his joining Williams among the highest ranks of professional basketball.Williams and Selby (Lake Clifton) were selected by the New Jersey Nets and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively, in the second round of the draft at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Because they weren't first-round selections, they won't earn guaranteed contracts as the NBA heads into a year of uncertainty in which the league's owners could lock out the players because of disagreements over a new collective bargaining agreement.
Selby, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard who played one season of basketball at Kansas, was thought of as a future lottery pick when he signed with the Jayhawks after being named by Rivals.com as the No. 1 high school player in the country. But a foot injury, an NCAA suspension for improper contact with an business associate and an uneven freshman season caused his stock to fall considerably.
Selby, however, reportedly did well in workouts and pre-draft interviews, and he'll have a potential mentor in Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, who played at Archbishop Spalding. Former Maryland Terrapin guard Greivis Vasquez is also a member of the Grizzlies.
Neither Selby nor Williams could not be reached for comment after being selected. On Tuesday afternoon, asked via Twitter whether his decision to leave would be worth it if he were selected in the second round, Williams responded, "yea bro ... I'm livin my dream."
Williams, a 6-9, 247-pound native of Torrington, Conn., officially declared for the draft March 29 but made his move definite by hiring an agent - Andy Miller of ASM Sports - on May 4. He left Maryland to work out at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas just 18 days after the Terrapins' season ended in a disappointing fashion with an Atlantic Coast Conference tournament loss to Duke.
"It was very tough," Williams said of his decision after working out for the Washington Wizards on June 7. "It was hard to just get up and leave. People think I just woke up one day and said, 'I'm going to leave.' It was a long process to decide what I wanted to do. It was tough to do, but I felt like sometimes the best decision is the toughest decision."
After working out with other NBA hopefuls in Las Vegas, including Selby, Williams lost 18 pounds, switched his position from center to forward, improved his shooting and decided he was ready to leave college, take the next step and play professionally.
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Are you planning to take a trip to Baltimore, Maryland? Then you have picked a pretty cool destination. I should know, I live there and it’s not so bad. There are plenty of things to do and plenty of attractions to see. This can range from museums to landmarks to parks!
If you are looking for things to do in Baltimore, Maryland, then here is a small guide to help you out. It will include different attractions and things you can do when visiting the good old city of Baltimore, Maryland.
Places To Visit:
The Inner Harbor / Downtown Area. You can find a nice selection of hotels, restaurants, museums, and shops at the Inner Harbor. The restaurants can include McDonalds, The Cheesecake Factory, and pizza shops. Museums include the Science Center, Port Discovery, and even the National Aquirium! You can also visit the harbor itself, if you like to be by the water and watch the boats and ships. You can also go on a water taxi ride or the Ride-A-Duck ride, which goes around the Harbor and Fells Point area.
Fells Point. Go shopping or eat out at this awesome location!
There are many great hotels to stay at, such as the Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, and more. Of course, with the locations and prices to choose from, it may be best for you to look into that and make the best decision yourself.
There you go, a few things to do in Baltimore, Maryland. When you visit Baltimore, you can find something for everyone to do, see, and enjoy! Have a wonderful and fun trip!
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