May 4, 2006
Former University of New Mexico men’s basketball star Danny Granger was named to the NBA All-Rookie second team today. Granger was taken with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. He saw action in 78 games with 17 starts, averaging 7.5 ppg and 4.9 rpg during the 2005-06 regular season.
Granger was a two-time first team All-Mountain West Conference selection during his two year career (2004-05) at New Mexico. He averaged 19.1 ppg and 8.9 rpg during his career, garnering numerous awards, including 2005 3rd Team All-American (Basketball Times), 2005 Honorable Mention All-American (AP and Scout.com) and MVP of the 2005 MWC Tournament. He led the Lobos to a 26-7 record as a senior, the second most wins in school history, and an appearance in the 2005 NCAA Tournament.
Granger and the Pacers are currently in a first round battle with the New Jersey Nets, trailing 3-2 in a best-of-seven series. Granger has played in all five games, starting twice, and is averaging 7.2 ppg and 5.2 rpg. He is shooting 50% from the floor and 50% from 3-pt. range during the playoffs. Game six is tonight at 5:00 p.m. (M.D.T.) at Indiana.
NBA All-Rookie 1st Team:
Chris Paul, Hornets
Charlie Villanueva, Raptors
Andrew Bogut, Bucks
Deron Williams, Jazz
Channing Frye, Knicks
NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team:
Danny Granger, Pacers
Raymond Felton, Bobcats
Luther Head, Rockets
Marvin Williams, Hawks
Ryan Gomes, Celtics