via ESPN PR:
The 2015 NBA Draft, which aired exclusively on ESPN, delivered a 3.1 overnight rating, according to metered market ratings from Nielsen. It matched last year as the highest-rated NBA Draft telecast ever on ESPN. The telecast peaked between 8 -8:15 p.m. ET with a 4.2 rating.
Local numbers
The NBA Draft telecast delivered a record 8.5 rating in the top-ranked Louisville market, which is the best rating the market has ever produced for the NBA Draft. Additionally, the Philadelphia market delivered its best-ever NBA Draft rating – a 5.0.
Top 10 local markets
|
Market |
Rating |
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1. Louisville |
8.5 |
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2. Philadelphia (T) |
5.0 |
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2. Greensboro (T) |
5.0 |
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4. Indianapolis |
4.7 |
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5. Raleigh-Durham |
4.6 |
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6. Memphis |
4.5 |
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7. Columbus |
4.4 |
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8. Milwaukee |
4.3 |
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9. Oklahoma City |
3.9 |
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10. Cleveland |
3.8 |