Mar 20, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Justin Anderson (1) runs after a loose ball during the first half against the Belmont Bruins in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
With the 22nd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls select: Justin Anderson, University of Virginia
Pippen Ain’t Easy Staff Writer Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah):
If I were Bulls GM Gar Forman, I would take Virginia wing Justin Anderson. The 21-year-old prospect comes from a winning culture at Virginia under head coach Tony Bennett and has great role-player potential on the wing. Mixing Anderson with Jimmy Butler, Doug McDermott and Tony Snell could give Fred Hoiberg one of the most versatile wing rotations in basketball.
Anderson showed an improved jumper over his junior season, shooting over 45 percent from long range. He’s got an NBA already at 6-foot-6, 231 lbs. and can guard multiple positions. Having a switchblade like Anderson in the Bulls rotation only helps make the Bulls more dangerous moving forward.
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