Dalen Terry

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Chicago Bulls Select Arizona's Dalen Terry in NBA Draft | Chicago ... (Chicago Defender)

On Thursday night, with a face full of joy, Dalen Terry was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 18th overall pick. With over 100 friends and family in ...

Despite leading his team to a Pac-12 championship and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament, the main critique of his game is his ability to create shots for himself. In his sophomore season, he only attempted 6.2 shots per game, which is concerning due to the influx of scoring guards in the league. The Bulls already have two talented scoring guards in Demar DeRozan and Zach Lavine, so he won’t have to do much on offense. He will fit right in with two defensive guards themselves Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. “My defense, my versatility are coming over immediately,” Terry said. With his 7-foot wingspan, he is an active defender with the length to disrupt most NBA guards mainly due to his size. On Thursday night, with a face full of joy, Dalen Terry was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 18th overall pick.

Chicago Bulls' pick of Dalen Terry has a lot to do with Lonzo Ball (Da Windy City)

At pick no. 18 in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls drafted point guard Dalen Terry, and Lonzo Ball had a whole lot to do with it.

Ball has attempted to ramp up his conditioning multiple times since his surgery, and each time it has caused a setback with his recovery. He’s a guy who always looks to get his teammates involved and can facilitate well. The athletic profile and intangibles are eerily similar to Ball, but Terry is an even better athlete. Drafting Terry is absolutely insurance for Ball, first and foremost. Last year, Terry averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Ball’s health has been in question for quite some time, and some have started to become worried about his knee.

Arizona's Dalen Terry goes 18th to Chicago Bulls in 2022 NBA Draft (Arizona Sports)

Dalen Terry became the second Arizona Wildcats draftee to ship off to the midwest, heading to the Chicago Bulls.

The 6-foot-7 guard is a high energy player with exceptional playmaking as well as being tasked to guard the opposing team’s best offensive player a majority of the time. While Terry may not have eye-popping offensive numbers, he is well known for his superb defensive play, as he was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive team in 2022. Terry took a major step in his sophomore season with the Wildcats.

Bulls take Arizona PG Dalen Terry with 18th pick of the NBA Draft (Chicago Sun-Times)

Terry is considered a high-effort player with a no-nonsense attitude. In his words, he's bringing the “grit.”

Terry, 19, wasn’t great from three-point range — an area where the Bulls need to improve significantly — and has appeared passive on offense at times. “My defense, my versatility, is going to come over immediately,” he said. His selection didn’t mean the Bulls weren’t exploring trades. After the top three, all bets were off. Why he did drop to No. 18? His on-court abilities will show themselves in time.

NBA Draft: Bulls select Arizona wing Dalen Terry with 18th pick (NBC Sports Chicago)

Terry, 19, was a fast riser in the predraft process because of his physical tools — he measured 6-foot-7 with a nearly 7-1 wingspan at the combine — and ...

Terry played two seasons at Arizona, averaging 8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and earning Pac-12 All-Defense honors in 2021-22. Terry, 19, was a fast riser in the predraft process because of his physical tools — he measured 6-foot-7 with a nearly 7-1 wingspan at the combine — and profile as a potential 3-and-D wing at the NBA level. With the 18th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls nabbed Arizona wing Dalen Terry.

Chicago Bulls Select Guard Dalen Terry Out of Arizona in NBA Draft (NBC Chicago)

After a ton of speculation, the Chicago Bulls ultimately opted to keep the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, selecting sophomore ...

The point guard has a 7-foot wingspan, according to officials at the NBA Draft Combine, and is a solid defender, according to predraft scouting reports. According to NBC Sports’ Sanjesh Singh, Terry is “disruptive on defense, makes winning reads on offense and converts on shots” that he takes from inside the 3-point line. After a ton of speculation, the Chicago Bulls ultimately opted to keep the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, selecting sophomore point guard Dalen Terry out of Arizona.