An Orlando Johnson update

Here's the latest on former Palma High star Orlando Johnson.

A look at Orlando Johnson

Embele Awipi updates how Orlando Johnson is doing in the play-for-pay game.

More on Orlando Johnson

Here's an interview with now Indiana Pacer Orlando Johnson.

Orlando Johnson adjusting nicely to pro ball

A tweet from John Devine: "Orlando Johnson poured in 19 points and had nine rebounds in the Pacers summer league win over Philadelphia"

Orlando Johnson in Indianapolis

Jeff Tzucker/Pacers.net has posted an article and video interviews of Orlando Johnson in Indianapolis.

Orlando Johnson in Indianapolis

Here are a trio of videos featuring Orlando Johnson talking with the media after his initial post-draft workout in Indianapolis.

Plus, Bob Kravitz/Indianapolis Star offers a feature.

Orlando Johnson #1

Josh Devine notes that Orlando Johnson is the very first Monterey County talent to make the NBA (that's getting as little ahead but it will happen).

#36

Former Palma High star Orlando Johnson will be able to remain in California as the Sacramento Kings have taken him with the 36th pick in the NBA draft.

Here's a great piece of trivia: the last NBA draftee out of UC Santa Barbara was ... Brian Shaw in 1988.

*** Johnson has been traded to Indiana. John Devine was with the young man on draft night.

From UC Santa Barbara athletics.

An Orlando Johnson feature

Adena Andrews backgrounds Orlando Johnson's life as the NBA draft approaches.

The latest NBA draft tweaks from Draft Express

In the very latest NBA mock draft from the folks at the Draft Express site, four Bay Area talents are listed:

* #6 Damian Lillard (Portland)

* #39 Jared Cunningham (Detroit)

* #40 Orlando Johnson (Portland)

* #41 Drew Gordon (Portland)

It's highly unlikely to happen but wouldn't a trio of the guys landing in the Rose City be something.

Orlando Johnson wrapping up his pre-draft travels

John Devine/Monterey Herald talks with local Orlando Johnson who is awaiting his future vis-a-vis the NBA draft.

Orlando Johnson may be a first-rounder

Alex Sonty goes into depth in covering the attributes of Orlando Johnson and wants him going to the Chicago Bulls with the 29th selection in the NBA draft.

NorCal shooting guard NBA draft prospects

Mike Miller offers his 10 best shooting guards available in the NBA draft and two are Nor Cal products:

7. Orlando Johnson, Sr. Santa Barbara: Johnson was a prolific scorer the last three years and delivered when it mattered for the Gauchos, leading them to two NCAA tournament appearances. But he’s a volume scorer who has average size and athleticism.

and

9. Jared Cunningham, Jr. Oregon State: No guard prospect boasts more athleticism than Cunningham. He’s not overly skilled, but would be an immediate boosts as a defensive player and spark off the bench. His shot and ball-handling need work, but this might be the player with the most upside in this group.

Three minutes with Orlando Johnson

Below is Orlando Johnson being interviewed at the NBA Draft Combine:

Orlando Johnson in the first round of the NBA draft

Besides Damian Lillard going in the 10 spot, the Draft Express folks have UC Santa Barbara and former Palma High star Orlando Johnson heading to the Chicago Bulls with the 29th selection in the first round.

With DL, having a pair of Bay Area guys in the top 30 is pretty remarkable.

Orlando Johnson's game analyzed

Kevin States/Chicago Now breaks down UC Santa Barbara star Orlando Johnson vis-a-vis NBA potential.

More on Orlando Johnson

Presidio Sports breaks down and evaluates Orlando Johnson's game.

Orlando Johnson video interviewed

After thr requisite 30-second commercial, Orlando Johnson is interviewed. It runs about three minutes.

Orlando Johnson at Nets NBA draft workout

The Draft Express folks have been tweetin' away on  Orlando Johnson who is participating in the Net's NBA draft workout this weekend:

working backwards ...

* Good workout for Orlando Johnson as well. Great frame/wingspan stands out on 1st glance, but also showed a versatile skill-set.

* Orlando Johnson measured just 6-3 without shoes, but he's got a freakish 6-11 wingspan to compensate. Also best vert today.

Watch for Orlando Johnson

Michael Scotto interviews UC Santa Barbara's Orlando Johnson, a talent who has been undervalued since the point of his initial college recruitment. Now it's up to the GMs in the NBA to get it right.