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Utah’s Historic Dual #1 Draft Picks
In a historic moment for college basketball, Andrew Bogut became the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks — just two months after Utah quarterback Alex Smith went first overall in the NFL draft. The University of Utah became the only school ever to produce the number one pick in both major pro sports drafts in the same year. Bogut, coming off a dominant college season that included National Player of the Year honors and leading the Utes to a 29-6 record and Sweet Sixteen, was primed for the NBA. After a decorated pro career capped by an NBA championship with Golden…
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