The dominant conference in Round 1 of the 2016 NBA Draft wasn't a conference at all.
Despite North American players taking up most of the hype leading up to the draft, it was the international pool that produced more first-round picks Thursday night than any NCAA conference.
| Conference | Picks |
|---|---|
| International | 8 |
| SEC | 5 |
| ACC | 4 |
| Pac-12 | 4 |
| Big 12 | 2 |
| Big Ten | 2 |
| Big East | 2 |
| WCC | 1 |
| Atlantic 10 | 1 |
| WAC | 1 |
The SEC had the most important pick, with Ben Simmons of LSU becoming the first player off the board.