 Here's Eddie Garcia. Checking the first round of the NBA draft. With the first pick, the Atlanta Hawks selected Zachary Richachet out of France. With the second pick, the Washington Wizards selected Alex Saar out of France. Three French players went in the top ten. Four French players were selected in the first round. Some American college players of note that were selected included Kentucky's Reed Shepard, taken No. 3 by the Houston Rockets. UConn's Stephon Castle went No. 4 to the San Antonio Spurs.