By Canadian Press

Canada’s Olivier-Maxence Prosper drafted 24th overall in NBA draft

Jun 22, 2023 | 9:07 PM

Canada’s Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been drafted 24th overall in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

The six-foot-eight, 230-pound forward from Montreal entered the draft after completing his junior season with the Marquette Golden Eagles. 

Prosper averaged a career-best 12.5 points per game in his second year with Marquette after transferring from Clemson in 2021.

The 20-year-old was the first Canadian selected in this year’s draft.

Leonard Miller, a 19-year-old from Toronto, was also expected to be selected.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2023.

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