Devon Hardin grew up in California, played at Berkeley, but the 7-footer says he liked the Nets so much growing up he used to wear their colors. He even worked out for the team last summer when he first considered declaring for the draft. It was all Jason Kidd's influence, but with Kidd gone, he's still a fan. He's projected to go end of first round, beginning of the second.
- Draft Diary III: Cal Center Devon Hardin - Bob McClellan - Rivals.com