Stanford's Maxime Raynaud taken by Sacramento Kings in second round of NBA draft
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Maxime Raynaud was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 42nd overall pick in the NBA draft, ending a lengthy wait for his selection. The 7-foot-1 center from Stanford had a standout senior season, averaging 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, and was recognized as first-team all-ACC. Experts believed he would be a first-round pick, but he was taken in the second round. Born in Paris, Raynaud had a transformative college career, especially after the hiring of Kevin Smith as head coach, earning accolades along the way.
Raynaud's selection marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first Stanford men's basketball player to be selected in the draft since 2021.
After a successful senior year, averaging 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds, Raynaud was overlooked in the first round but was considered among the best still available.
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