Ex-Gopher Royce White drafted by the Houston Rockets

Former Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner and ex-Gopher Royce White was taken 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the NBA Draft. White played for Iowa State last season. Guess who made the pick? Kevin McHale -- former Timberwolves GM and head coach.
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Former Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner and ex-Gopher Royce White was taken 16th overall by the Houston Rockets in the NBA Draft. White played for Iowa State last season. Guess who made the pick? Kevin McHale -- former Timberwolves GM and head coach.

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