Villanova's Eric Paschall Drafted By Warriors In Second Round Of NBA Draft
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CBS) -- The Golden State Warriors have selected Villanova forward Eric Paschall with the 41st pick in the draft. Paschall's selection makes it three straight years the Wildcats have had a player selected in the first round (Donte DiVincenzo, Mikal Bridges and Omari Spellman in 2018, Josh Hart in 2017.)
It's official!
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 21, 2019
The Dubs select Eric Paschall from Villanova with the 41st pick. pic.twitter.com/gMW3xIYJn5
Paschall -- 6-foot-8, 255 pounds --had flown up draft boards leading up to the draft, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.
Sources: Villanova's Eric Paschall continues to trend towards cementing a spot in the latter part of the first round. Has reminded NBA guys of Draymond Green defensively in workouts. Will be in play from 19-30.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 20, 2019
Interestingly, Paschall will now be able to learn and play with Draymond Green, who Rothstein named as a comparable player.
Congrats E !! The @warriors are getting a phenomenal player , teammate and young man - we can't wait to follow your journey @Epaschall4 !!! #HumbleAndHungry #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat pic.twitter.com/bMwKYc67dX
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) June 21, 2019
In his senior year, Paschall averaged 16.5 points and a team-high 6.1 rebounds per game on 44.7% shooting -- down from 53.3% the year prior.
Villanova's Phil Booth is also draft eligible.