Jersey Boys Baldwin, Bembry, Richardson Chosen in First Round of NBA Draft

NEW YORK — Jersey Boys Wade Baldwin, Malachi Richardson and DeAndre’ Bembry all went in the first round of the NBA Draft Thursday night, solidifying the state’s reputation for producing some of the world’s top basketball talent.

The 6-foot-4 Baldwin out of Vanderbilt went first, at No. 17 to the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 6-5 Bembry out of St. Joe’s was taken at No. 21 by the Atlanta Hawks.

And the 6-6 Richardson from Syracuse was taken immediately after at No. 22 by the Charlotte Hornets (who conveyed the pick to the Sacramento Kings).