The 19-year-old Fournier averaged 14.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists playing for Poiters in France Pro A last season. He was also a member of the French national team at the junior and youth levels.
The 6-foot-6, 190-pound Fournier worked out for the Nuggets prior to the draft.
The Nuggets entered the draft with 12 players under contract. They also had two picks in the second round, Nos. 38 and 50.
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