Raptors fans dazed and confused by 9th pick in NBA draft

Adam Silver: "With the ninth pick in the 2016 NBA draft the Toronto Raptors select Jakob Poeltl."

Raptors fans: "Who?"

Andthere was much rejoicing ...

It seems what should have been an exciting and welcoming moment, left many fans in the 6ix in shock.

Although Poeltl's name may not be as wellknown as top prospects Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingramor Jaylen Brown, the Utah centre was reportedly pegged as a top-three pickin the 2015 draft.

However,the 7-foot-1 big man decidedto play one more year of college ball. He was named Pac-12's player of the year averaging17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and shooting 66 per cent from the field during the regular season.

Somaybefansshould cutPoeltl some slack.

While some are still dazed and confused with the Raptors' decision, other fans have rolled out the welcome mat.

Toronto Raptors' head coach Dwane Casey joined the conversation and shed positive light on their selection.

Andwhile most of Raptors nation is still trying to figure out who Poeltl is, we do know something his favourite emoji.

Will Poeltl"ball out" for the Toronto Raptors? Vote in our poll: