Williams, Clark Lottery Picks; Meeks Goes 41st; Christmas Undrafted???

Somehow, someway all sixty selections went by in last night’s NBA draft without one team handing over an envelope that contained the name of 2008-2009 Straitpinkie Naismith Player of the Year candidate Dionte “Floyd” Christmas.

Christmas is understandably upset about it:

It’s a pretty safe bet that Christmas will sign with some team as a free agent. If nothing else, he can put the ball in the basket from long range, which is always a valuable asset. And this way, it could even work out to his advantage, since he might be able to choose the situation that looks to be the best fit.

“It’s disappointing,” said Christmas, who was watching from his home. “My dad is real upset. But I’ve been an underdog my whole life. People weren’t expecting me to do what I’ve done thus far. I’ve put it in God’s hands right now. Some team is going to want me. And I’m going to give them everything I’ve got. Nothing less.

“I wanted to hear my name called. My family wanted to hear my name called. If that would have happened, it would have been a blessing. I’m upset. I’m going to lay low for a little bit. Then I’m going to get back to work to show everybody that I belong. I’ve definitely got a chip on my shoulder. That’s [my motivation].”

That’s right Floyd, you will hear your name called. Especially if you sign with the Pacers and the Straitpinkie squad is able to make it up for a couple games…. FA-FA-FA-FA FLOOOYD CHRISTMAS!!!! You will soon etch your name into NBA lore as one of the greatest players ever to go undrafted; joining Keleena Azibuke, Udonis Haslem, Jose Calderon, Brad Miller and Ben Wallace among others. Check out the Hoop Doctors Top Ten Undrafted Players Ever HERE.
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University of Louisville Cardinals Terrence Williams and Earl Clark became the school’s first pair of NBA lottery picks in the same draft on Thursday night. Williams went 11th to the New Jersey Nets and will play alongside newly acquired Courtney Lee, a Western Kentucky product. Clark was selected with the 14th and final lotto pick by Steve Kerr and the Phoenix Suns.

Williams and Clark become the third UofL tandem taken in the first round, following Pervis Ellison (1) and Kenny Payne (19) in 1989 and Cliff Rozier (16) and Greg Minor (25) in 1994. Louisville has now had 63 players selected.

Kentucky’s Jodie Meeks went in the second round, the 41st pick overall, to the Milwaukee Bucks. Meeks became the 92nd UK player drafted, the 16th since 1993.

For a complete list of the 2009 NBA Draft results, just click HERE.