UNLV’s Brandon McCoy invited to NBA draft combine

By Mark Anderson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 1, 2018 - 12:11 pm

UNLV Rebels forward Brandon McCoy (44) blocks Nevada Wolf Pack forward Cody Martin (11) in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Thursday, March 8, 2018. Nevada won 79-74. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Former UNLV center Brandon McCoy has been invited to the NBA draft combine on May 16-20 in Chicago.

His agent, David Mulugheta, confirmed the invitation.

McCoy was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year after averaging 16.9 points and 10.3 rebounds. The 7-footer led the conference with 18 double-doubles.

The NBA draft is June 21.

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