UD’s Camara selected in second round of NBA Draft

BROOKLYN, NY — University of Dayton forward Toumani Camara is heading to Arizona!

Going in the second round, Camara was the 52nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

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The two-time captain became the third Flyer to be drafted in the last six years, following Obi Toppin in 2020 and Kostas Antetokounmpo in 2018. He became the 49th draft pick in Dayton basketball history, according to a university spokesperson.

Camara was also the only player from the Atlantic 10 to be drafted Thursday.

The Belgium-born Camara transferred to Dayton in 2021 from the University of Georgia and played two season as a Flyer.

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This season he was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 and to the A-10 All-Defensive Team.

Camara led the Flyers in rebounding and steals. He was second in scoring, minutes, field goal percentage, and blocked shots. He also led the conference in rebounding.

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