Satnam Singh Bhamara: Indian creates NBA draft history

Top pick Karl-Anthony Towns played a key role in his freshman year at Kentucky

Giant teenager Satnam Singh Bhamara has made history as the first India-born selection in the NBA draft.

The 19-year-old centre, who was the 52nd overall pick, stands 7ft 2in tall and will play for the Dallas Mavericks, who were champions in 2011.

Bhamara comes from Ballo Ke, a small village with a population of 800.

American centre Karl-Anthony Towns, 19, was the draft's celebrated first pick and will play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

He averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots a game last season for the University of Kentucky.

Five things you should know about Bhamara

When he was 14, he had already reached 7ft and wore size 22 shoes

Growing up, he was given the nickname 'Chhotu' or 'Little One'

There are no basketball courts in Ballo Ke

His paternal grandmother is 6ft 9in tall while his father is also 7ft 2in

Satnam has spent the last five years at the IMG Academy in Florida