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Sixers select UCLA big man Adem Bona with 41st in second round of NBA draft

Bona, who stands at 6-foot-10 and 245-pounds, averaged 12.4 points this past season.

UCLA's Adem Bona scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a Nov. matchup with Villanova last season.
UCLA's Adem Bona scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a Nov. matchup with Villanova last season.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer

Could Adem Bona be a valued NBA-ready rookie capable of providing depth for the 76ers? It appears that the team hopes so.

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The Sixers used the 41st pick on the former UCLA big man during Thursday’s second round of the NBA draft at ESPN Seaport District Studios in Manhattan.

The 6-foot-10, 245-pounder averaged 12.4 points this past season.

This comes after the Sixers selected Jared McCain at No. 16 in the first-round at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Wednesday night.

» READ MORE: Who is Jared McCain, the Sixers’ first-round pick? The Duke star has a large social media presence.

The Sixers were forced to forfeit their original second-round pick for violating the league free-agency tampering rules. Two summers ago, they engaged in discussions with P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. before the start of free agency.

After selecting Duke’s Jared McCain with the No. 16 pick in the NBA Draft, the 76ers are gearing up for a crucial free-agency period beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. With ample salary-cap space available, the Sixers are in position to make significant moves to bolster their roster around All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Join Inquirer beat reporters Gina Mizell and Keith Pompey at noon on Monday, as they recap the flurry of initial signings for the Sixers and around the league. They will also explore which players could still be available, and discuss the overall league landscape and where that leaves the Sixers in the Eastern Conference. Tune into this detailed preview of what could be a transformative period for the 76ers.