Lehigh University Athletics
C.J. McCollum draft night and reaction
6/28/2013 2:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum made history at Thursday night's NBA Draft, being selected tenth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers. In doing so, he became the first player in school history selected, and only second in Patriot League history (Bucknell's Mike Muscala became the third). Since, there has been tremendous reaction from fans, fellow players, media and more.McCollum became only the third senior since 2007 selected in the top 10 of the draft. He will join NBA Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard in the backcourt for the Trail Blazers. Lillard was one of many people excited about his team's draft selection.
For a rundown of McCollum mentions, articles and more following draft night, please see below. Check back to Lehighsports.com over the coming days for more coverage and reaction of McCollum's big night.
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