Former Adelaide 36ers NBL star Terrance Ferguson drafted by Oklahoma City in first round

A STINT in Australia has paid off for Terrance Ferguson after he was picked up in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

Texan basketballer Terrance Ferguson.

NEW YORK, NY — TERRANCE Ferguson, who played a year of professional basketball for the Adelaide 36ers, will join the Oklahoma City Thunder after being selected with the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

The athletic wing will have the opportunity to showcase his signature athleticism next to explosive star, and likely MVP, Russell Westbrook.

Ferguson opted out of the college route in order to play in the NBL during his one year removed form college, joining Joey Wright’s 36ers.

The 19-year-old averaged 4.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 30 games for the 36ers, helping the Jerome Randle led team to a league-best 17-11 record.

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Terrance Ferguson.

Ferguson had originally committed to the University of Alabama, then to the University of Arizona, but decided, instead, to spend a year abroad; making waves when he announced his decision to come to Australia via The Players’ Tribune.

The 36ers first recruited Ferguson at the 2016 Nike Hoop Summit, with the team’s coaching staff impressed with the Oklahoma-native’s three-point range and athleticism.

As a staple in the USA Basketball program, Ferguson has had an extremely impressive junior career: winning three gold medals as a member of a USA team — with the U16, U17, and U19 teams, respectively — as well as being named a McDonald’s All-American.

Originally published as Former Adelaide 36ers NBL star Terrance Ferguson drafted by Oklahoma City in first round