Goldin, who was projected to be a late second-round pick, had a case to be the second Wolverine drafted in as many days, following fellow 7-footer Danny Wolf, who was taken by the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 27 pick in the first round.

Vladislav Goldin proved himself at college basketball’s highest level last season at Michigan. Now he’ll get a chance to do it on the sport’s top stage.

It's been a big year for Michigan basketball's Vlad Goldin who got engaged, saw his family for the first time in years and will work toward the NBA.