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76ers draft Vols G Jaden Springer No. 28

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BROOKLYN, New York — Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer was selected with the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 6-foot-4, 204-pound Springer led the Vols in scoring averaging 12.5 points a game. He also led Tennessee shooting 43.5% from 3-point range, making 20 of 46, and with 81 free throws made. He ranked ninth in the Southeastern Conference shooting 81.0% at the line.