Warriors buy into 2nd round to select Oregon’s Jordan Bell

Bell is an instant-energy big man who emerged as a legitimate NBA prospect when he followed up a near triple-double against Kansas in the Elite Eight (11 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists) with a 13-point, 16-rebound showing against North Carolina in the Final Four. The Warriors, who rely on a switch-heavy defensive scheme, are sure to appreciate the former Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year's ability to guard multiple positions. Bell, who averaged 10.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game as a junior at Oregon, was widely projected to go late in the first round. Because Golden State paid for the rights to take Bell, it is likely to offer him a guaranteed two-year deal.