Who did the Warriors draft in the 2018 NBA Draft?

The Golden State Warriors drafted Jacob Evans in the 2018 NBA Draft.

Evans was selected with the 28th overall pick in the first round on June 21, 2018. The 6-foot-6 guard-forward came from the University of Cincinnati, where he became known for perimeter defense, versatility, and the ability to contribute on both ends of the court. Golden State, the two-time defending NBA champions at the time, viewed him as a useful depth piece for its backcourt and wing rotation.

Evans played three seasons with the Warriors, appearing in 68 regular-season games. He later spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and other professional teams. His selection is sometimes confused with Golden State’s 2018-19 roster additions, such as DeMarcus Cousins, who joined the team as a free agent rather than through the draft.

The Warriors had only one selection in the 2018 draft, making Evans the franchise’s sole pick that year. Their next first-round selection was Jacob Evans’s former Cincinnati teammate? No—the Warriors selected Jordan Poole in 2019, while Evans remained the team’s 2018 first-round pick.