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  6. article_body => "<p>The Wizards may have filled several needs in one pick by selecting Oregon's Troy Brown 15th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Brown, just 18 years old, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/wizards-2018-nba-draft-prospect-profile-troy-brown\">plays both shooting guard and small forward<\/a>. The Wizards need depth at both positions and Brown could give them insurance for Kelly Oubre, Jr., who is set to be a free agent after next season.<\/p>\n<p>He also helps shore up shooting guard behind Bradley Beal. That will be extra important early in the 2018-19 season as Jodie Meeks is due to miss 19 games while serving a suspension.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what you need to know about Brown...<br><br><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6-7<br><strong>Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;208<br><strong>Wingspan: <\/strong>6-10<br><strong>Max vertical:<\/strong> 33<br><strong>2017\/18 stats:<\/strong>&nbsp;11.3&nbsp;ppg, 6.2&nbsp;rpg, 3.2&nbsp;apg, 1.6&nbsp;spg, 0.2 bpg, 44.4&nbsp;FG%, 29.1&nbsp;3PT%, 74.3&nbsp;FT%<\/p>\n<p>*Brown was a one-and-done player at Oregon, who in his one NCAA season, showed that he can do a lot of things on the court. He played some at shooting guard, some at small forward and says he's comfortable at point guard as well, having played there plenty in the past. Brown could be a perfect fit for positionless basketball.<\/p>\n<p>*He is an excellent rebounder for his position. Brown pulled in 6.2 boards per game and five times had 10 or more. One of those games, on Dec. 13 against Portland State, showed how many ways Brown can affect a game. He had 10 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, a block and a steal. Brown is also an adept passer. He prides himself on being able to set others up and has a knack for threading the needle in passing lanes.<\/p>\n<p>*The biggest question for Brown is his shooting. He shot just 29.1 percent from the perimeter and 44.4 percent from the field. After his predraft workout with the Wizards, Brown blamed his percentage on shot selection. He is confident <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/zhaire-smith-troy-brown-highlight-wizards-latest-pre-draft-workout\" target=\"_blank\">he can be a better shooter as his career goes on.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Brown had a solid combine, measuring in over 6-foot-7 in shoes and with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, but his 33-inch max vertical leap was not great. Perhaps that will improve with time and through strength training.<\/p>\n<p>*Brown's parents and sister were all college athletes and both of his parents were Nevada state correction officers. That latter fact may be the reason why Brown is mature beyond his years. Though he's 18 years old, he carries himself and handles the media as if he's a longtime NBA veteran.<\/p>\n<p><!-- VIDEO FILTER - INVALID CODEC IN: [video:https:\/\/vplayer.nbcsports.com\/p\/BxmELC\/northwest_embed\/select\/media\/WGWlyTvjpW_V?autoplay=false] --><\/p>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/699721b3-e735-466d-ba23-f02d0d6b6893\/episodes\/4edee216-aa33-4d78-a149-bc1b69990a74\/embed?theme=light-blue\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> \n<p><em><strong>MORE 2018 NBA DRAFT COVERAGE:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. Versatility:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/wizards-selection-troy-brown-all-about-positional-versatility\">Evaluating Troy Brown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooting for the Wrong Guys: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/wizards-first-round-draft-pick-troy-brown-vegas-golden-knights-fan\">Troy Brown is a Vegas fan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>A moment to remember:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/troy-browns-reaction-becoming-wizard-was-absolutely-priceless\">Troy Brown's draft celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Star:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/maryland-terps\/nba-draft-2018-atlanta-hawks-draft-maryland-basketballs-kevin-huerter-no-19-overall\">Kevin Huerter drafted early<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Just Missed<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/wizards\/nuggets-select-michael-porter-jr-just-one-pick-ahead-wizards\">Former top prospect goes right before Wizards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>NBC Sports Washington is on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/TCguz0ynkRR6yl-tNi3HfEg\">Apple News<\/a>. Favorite us!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n"
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The Wizards may have filled several needs in one pick by selecting Oregon's Troy Brown 15th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Brown, just 18 years old, plays both shooting guard and small forward. The Wizards need depth at both positions and Brown could give them insurance for Kelly Oubre, Jr., who is set to be a free agent after next season.

He also helps shore up shooting guard behind Bradley Beal. That will be extra important early in the 2018-19 season as Jodie Meeks is due to miss 19 games while serving a suspension.

Here's what you need to know about Brown...

Height: 6-7
Weight: 208
Wingspan: 6-10
Max vertical: 33
2017/18 stats: 11.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.2 bpg, 44.4 FG%, 29.1 3PT%, 74.3 FT%

*Brown was a one-and-done player at Oregon, who in his one NCAA season, showed that he can do a lot of things on the court. He played some at shooting guard, some at small forward and says he's comfortable at point guard as well, having played there plenty in the past. Brown could be a perfect fit for positionless basketball.

*He is an excellent rebounder for his position. Brown pulled in 6.2 boards per game and five times had 10 or more. One of those games, on Dec. 13 against Portland State, showed how many ways Brown can affect a game. He had 10 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, a block and a steal. Brown is also an adept passer. He prides himself on being able to set others up and has a knack for threading the needle in passing lanes.

 

*The biggest question for Brown is his shooting. He shot just 29.1 percent from the perimeter and 44.4 percent from the field. After his predraft workout with the Wizards, Brown blamed his percentage on shot selection. He is confident he can be a better shooter as his career goes on.

*Brown had a solid combine, measuring in over 6-foot-7 in shoes and with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, but his 33-inch max vertical leap was not great. Perhaps that will improve with time and through strength training.

*Brown's parents and sister were all college athletes and both of his parents were Nevada state correction officers. That latter fact may be the reason why Brown is mature beyond his years. Though he's 18 years old, he carries himself and handles the media as if he's a longtime NBA veteran.

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