The January 2021 NBA G League draft was the 20th draft of the NBA G League. The draft, originally scheduled to be held in October 2020 prior to the 2020–21 G League season, was postponed until January 11, 2021, due to concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The 2020–21 season was also delayed, instead starting in February 2021.[1]
| 2021 NBA G League draft (January) | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | January 11, 2021 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Overview | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Admiral Schofield, Greensboro Swarm |
Admiral Schofield was selected by the Greensboro Swarm with the first overall pick.[2] The draft lasted three rounds and was limited to only the 17 teams who were going to be playing in the "G League Bubble" in Orlando, Florida.[2]
Key
edit| Pos. | G | F | C |
| Position | Guard | Forward | Center |
| ^ | Denotes player who has been selected to (an) NBA G League International Challenge Teams(s) |
| * | Denotes player who has been selected to (an) NBA G League International Challenge Team(s) and was also selected in an NBA draft |
| † | Denotes player who was also selected in an NBA Draft |
Draft
editFirst round
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Second round
edit| Pick | Player | Pos. | Nationality | Team | College/Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemerrio Jones | F |  United States
|
Delaware Blue Coats | New Mexico State |
| 2 | Oshae Brissett | F/G |  Canada
|
Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Syracuse |
| 3 | — | — | — | Westchester Knicks* | — |
| 4 | — | — | — | Iowa Wolves* | — |
| 5 | — | — | — | Long Island Nets* | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | Agua Caliente Clippers* | — |
| 7 | Quincy McKnight | G | United States
|
Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Seton Hall |
| 8 | — | — | — | Agua Caliente Clippers* | — |
| 9 | Selom Mawugbe | F | United States
|
Santa Cruz Warriors | Azusa Pacific |
| 10 | — | — | — | Raptors 905* | — |
| 11 | — | — | — | Memphis Hustle* | — |
| 12 | Anthony Mathis | G | United States
|
Austin Spurs | Oregon |
| 13 | — | — | — | Erie BayHawks* | — |
| 14 | — | — | — | Greensboro Swarm* | — |
| 15 | Kaleb Johnson | G | United States
|
Austin Spurs | Georgetown |
| 16 | — | — | — | Santa Cruz Warriors* | — |
| 17 | — | — | — | Memphis Hustle* | — |
| 18 | Rob Edwards | G | United States
|
Oklahoma City Blue | Arizona State |
| 19 | — | — | — | Salt Lake City Stars* | — |
Third round
edit| Pick | Player | Pos. | Nationality | Team | College/Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — | Greensboro Swarm* | — |
| 2 | — | — | — | Erie BayHawks* | — |
| 3 | — | — | — | Westchester Knicks* | — |
| 4 | Braxton Key | G | United States
|
Delaware Blue Coats | Virginia |
| 5 | — | — | — | Iowa Wolves* | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | Long Island Nets* | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | Oklahoma City Blue* | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | Fort Wayne Mad Ants* | — |
| 9 | — | — | — | Canton Charge* | — |
| 10 | — | — | — | Raptors 905* | — |
| 11 | — | — | — | Delaware Blue Coats* | — |
| 12 | — | — | — | Lakeland Magic* | — |
| 13 | — | — | — | Memphis Hustle* | — |
| 14 | — | — | — | Canton Charge* | — |
| 15 | — | — | — | Raptors 905* | — |
*Cannot make pick[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Zagoria, Adam (January 8, 2021). "NBA G League Bubble In Orlando To Showcase 18 Teams, Including Ignite Featuring Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga". Forbes. Orlando, Florida. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c "NBA G League 2020-21 Draft Results". G League. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.