Randy Foye is an American former professional basketball player. He played collegiately at Villanova University. He was selected seventh overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, but was immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, and later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves where he began his career.
Foye at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival
Foye as a member of the Washington Wizards
Foye (center) with DeAndre Jordan (left) and Nick Young (right) in 2011
The 2006 NBA draft was held on June 28, 2006, at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. This was also the only time the New Orleans Hornets would draft under the temporary name of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets as the city of New Orleans was still recovering from the events of Hurricane Katrina after the 2005-06 NBA season.
2006 NBA draft
Andrea Bargnani was the first Italian-born player to be selected as the #1 overall pick. He was selected by the Toronto Raptors.
LaMarcus Aldridge, was picked 2nd overall by the Chicago Bulls. His draft rights were traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Brandon Roy was selected 6th by the Minnesota Timberwolves. His draft rights were traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
