When and where did the 2005 NBA draft take place?
The 2005 NBA draft took place on the 28th of June, 2005, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Questions about 2005 NBA draft
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Why was the 2005 NBA draft the last to allow high school players?
A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and its players union established an age limit for draft eligibility. Starting with the 2006 draft, players who completed athletic eligibility at a U.S. high school could not declare unless they turned 19 no later than December 31 of the draft year and were at least one year removed from their high school class graduation.
Who was the youngest player ever drafted in NBA history and when was he selected?
Andrew Bynum, from St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey, was selected 10th overall in the 2005 NBA draft at age 17, making him the youngest player ever taken in NBA history. He played his first NBA game only six days after he turned 18.
Who was the last active player from the 2005 NBA draft class?
Chris Paul was the last active player from the 2005 NBA draft class. He announced his retirement in 2026, making the 2005 class the most recent draft class with no remaining players active in the NBA.
How many high school players entered the 2005 NBA draft?
Eleven high school players successfully applied for early entry into the 2005 NBA draft, the highest number ever to do so in a single year. Three additional high schoolers initially declared but withdrew to attend college.
What record did Robert Whaley set in the 2005 NBA draft?
Robert Whaley, the 51st pick selected by the Utah Jazz, set the record as the most recent draft pick from an NAIA and non-NCAA school in any round of the NBA draft. He came from Walsh University, which is now in NCAA Division II.