Deandre Ayton made history tonight with his first overall selection of the NBA draft, going to the Phoenix Suns.
He becomes Arizona’s highest draft choice in school history. Mike Bibby went No. 2 in 1998 (selected by Sacramento) and Derrick Williams was the second pick in 2011 (chosen by Minnesota).
The following are the initial Twitter reactions of Phoenix’s historic selection of Arizona’s Pac-12 Player of the Year:
History made: Deandre Ayton #ArizonaWildcats first No. 1 selection in the NBA draft in school history. pic.twitter.com/7qN64iqgXv
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 21, 2018
"With the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns select…
Deandre Ayton!" pic.twitter.com/PAfFmIVEq9
— Phoen1x Šuns (@Suns) June 21, 2018
From the Suns: pic.twitter.com/JGAV6aNqP0
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) June 22, 2018
Deandre Ayton is the first player from the University of Arizona to be selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/dfzjBjSgWz
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 21, 2018
If you question Ayton's motor, go back and watch the Oregon game. For as good as he was this season, he really found another gear late in the season. #Monster
— Michael Yam (@Mike_Yam) June 21, 2018
Ayton Goes No. 1 to the Phoenix Suns https://t.co/qFGXOfCadr
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) June 21, 2018
Deandre Ayton being the No. 1 pick is just more confirmation that Arizona fans saw something special this season at McKale Center:https://t.co/it7pzCTygC
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) June 21, 2018
.@ZonaZealots @DeandreAyton 👀 🇧🇸🔥🔥 #bullyseason #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/CUs11vFAsi
— David Rosen (@sciguyrosen) June 21, 2018
With the 1st pick in the 2018 #NBADraft the @Suns select @DeandreAyton! #TBT to his #JrNBA days! pic.twitter.com/L0WMfjT8ZW
— Jr. NBA (@jrnba) June 21, 2018
When @DeandreAyton did one of his first interviews, @Ensor and I talked to him about the "Who is the best player?" question. Said let others say it, just handle your business. He said, "But I am" and we just looked at each other like, "Yes, yes you are." It was plain to see.
— Jeremy Sharpe (@sharpejw) June 21, 2018
Welcome (back) to Arizona, @DeandreAyton! We've got a first pitch at Chase Field with your name on it. ⚾️🏀 #AllAZ https://t.co/4ZSqhQQCZA
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 21, 2018
Ayton staying in AZ! Congrats @Suns & @DeandreAyton! #AllAZ https://t.co/xemw74oI0P
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) June 21, 2018
Suns select DeAndre Ayton #1. Future is bright in the valley of the sun @DeandreAyton #BullySzn pic.twitter.com/560ligNQu1
— SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) June 21, 2018
welcome to the @Suns @DeandreAyton #NBADraft2018 pic.twitter.com/D8OdSVWnKj
— Riley Black (@justrileyblack) June 21, 2018
From HS teammates to First And Second Pick Of The 2018 @nba Draft @DeandreAyton @MB3FIVE pic.twitter.com/thoUwitFh2
— 35KY Sports (@35KYsports) June 21, 2018
Welcome to Phoenix, Deandre Ayton.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👈 pic.twitter.com/nOMduUg4ac
— Capricorn KD♑♑ (@kendell_m) June 21, 2018
With the No. 1 pick in the 2018 @NBADraft, the @Suns select Deandre Ayton from the University of Arizona #BearDown pic.twitter.com/PDpGi8mT3W
— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) June 21, 2018
Looking forward to our future relationship! #AllAZ #TimeToRise https://t.co/lwNZRNTUsz
— Phoen1x Šuns (@Suns) June 21, 2018
UA coach Sean Miller hanging out at Deandre Ayton’s table. No sweating this one … pic.twitter.com/xBx6LFYRDg
— Dan Bickley (@danbickley) June 21, 2018
“I could see a little Shaq and Kobe 2.0” — Deandre Ayton pic.twitter.com/aW1jncOoOa
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 21, 2018
Whoa … a little rubbing it in by Buffalo … https://t.co/xFswShj7Ki
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 22, 2018
Arizona coach Sean Miller enjoys a conversation with Deandre Ayton’s stepfather, Alvin, at Ayton’s green room table. pic.twitter.com/xXQA8MMTTM
— Bruce Pascoe (@BrucePascoe) June 21, 2018
I'm 99.9 percent sure the Suns won't mess this up.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) June 21, 2018
.@iamisiahthomas sat down with @DeandreAyton ahead of the #NBADraft to talk experience at Arizona, why his favorite player is KG and more! #GameTime pic.twitter.com/WmHwWDTBIv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 19, 2018
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