Nothing is more exciting for a young hoops player than to be selected in the NBA Draft.

ESPN.com and NBA.com chronicled one of the greatest nights in the lives of these talented young men, chatting with them moments after they were chosen in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Read the chat transcript for the No. 28 pick of the draft and new Dallas Maverick Maurice Ager and see how Ager reacted.


SportsNation Buzzmaster: (11:05 PM ET ) Now it's Maurice Ager's turn!

MIchelle: congrats! what do you think you need to improve in order to make it in the NBA?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:07 PM ET ) Just continue to get stronger and learn the game.

Mextalian,: Wow, u were emotional, what was goin through ur mind?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:08 PM ET ) I knew they were about to call it because people were starting to gather around, and it just felt good to hear my name called.

Brit (MA): How do you feel Dallas' up tempo offense fits your game?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:08 PM ET ) Perfectly. That's my game.

chris: do you feel your tough games in the big ten will help you transistion to the association?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:09 PM ET ) That will be huge. I played in a lot of big games over four years in the Big Ten and that will be a hig help for me.

rob: With the Mavs lineup its unlikely you'll start right away. What do you think is the hardest thing you will face from being a star in college to a backup in the NBA?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:11 PM ET ) It's an adjustment. I have to learn the ropes, continue to work hard and learn the ropes to work my way in there.

Tad: Do you feel your defensive skills will be strong enough toguard the more athletic players such as Wade, Kobe, or Lebron?

SportsNation Maurice Ager: (11:11 PM ET ) That's one thing I have to adjust to. I'm ready for the challenge. though.