Jun 28
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards went for shooting help Thursday in the NBA draft, selecting 6-foot-4 guard Bradley Beal of Florida with the third overall pick.
The freshman averaged 14.8 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Gators last season. Beal, who turned 19 on Thursday, joins a backcourt headlined by John Wall, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2010 draft.
The Wizards finished this past season with a 20-46 record, though a trade deadline deal for Nene sparked improvement. Washington closed the season on a six-game winning streak, providing encouragement for a franchise that missed the playoffs for a fourth straight campaign.
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