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Rockets' Chinanu Onuaku: Selected No. 37 overall by Rockets

Onuaku was selected by the Rockets with the 37th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Analysis:

Onuaku will likely make his hay as a professional on defense, as he racked up 104 blocks and 50 steals in 66 career games at Louisville. In addition to contesting shots around the rim, he should be a plus rebounder, as evidenced by averaging 13.8 rebounds per 40 minutes last season. With Dwight Howard on the way out in Houston, Onuaku could be in the mix for reserve minutes at center if he impresses in the summer league and training camp.

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