The 2013 NBL Canada Draft was held on August 19, 2013, at Hilton Suites Conference Centre & Spa in

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. A total of 29 players were selected, in three rounds.

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was selected with the first overall pick by the Ottawa SkyHawks, becoming the first Canadian to be the top pick in the NBL Canada Draft. Johnson did not appear for the SkyHawks, as he was traded to the

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