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NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports: 1. Atlanta Hawks: G/F Zaccharie Risacher
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 204 pounds | JL Bourg (France)
Risacher ended his season in France on a high note, playing his best basketball in front of scouts and executives from the Hawks, Wizards and Rockets last month. He is one of the best catch-and-shoot wings in the draft and has extended his game off the bounce and as a facilitator. In a series against Monaco, Risacher averaged 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 30 minutes per game.
2. Washington Wizards: C Alex Sarr
Ht./Wt.: 7-1, 205 pounds | Perth Wildcats (Australia)
Sarr is the best big in this draft with his size and versatility. He is an elite rim protector and has showed he can be effective in pick-and-pop situations, knocking down 3s during the combine shooting drills. He can also defend the perimeter and moves extremely well for his size, fitting the mold of the new hybrid center in the NBA.
3. Houston Rockets: G Stephon Castle
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 pounds | Class: Freshman | UConn
Castle was one of the best defending guards in college basketball this season and followed that up with a solid shooting performance at the combine. He has great size and is a potential superstar in this draft with his two-way play and upside as a combo guard.
4. San Antonio Spurs: G Reed Sheppard
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 187 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kentucky
Sheppard's combination of shot creation, passing and sneaky athleticism makes him an intriguing prospect in the top half of the lottery. He plays the right way and his game translates well to the NBA with how productive he can be with or without the ball on offense.
9. Memphis Grizzlies: G Dalton Knecht
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 pounds | Class: Senior | Tennessee
Knecht was one of the best scorers in college basketball and can contribute immediately to any team next season. He can be slotted on or off the ball in the starting backcourt alongside Ja Morant or lead the second unit.
18. Orlando Magic: G Isaiah Collier
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman | USC
The Magic have yet to find their franchise-changing guard who can be slotted next to Paolo Bancheroas they continue to build a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Collier didn't have a breakout season at USC, but he was a top recruit out of high school and a player whose game could translate to the NBA and exceed his draft stock in this weaker draft class.
30. Boston Celtics: C Zach Edey
Ht./Wt.: 7-4, 300 pounds | Class: Senior | Purdue
The Celtics are a championship-caliber team and have the luxury to take a swing on Edey, whose NBA game and projection is unknown with his limited skills in the paint and unknown range past the 3-point line.
55. Los Angeles Lakers: G Bronny James
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman |”
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...and-projections-for-every-pick-141517144.html
NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports: 1. Atlanta Hawks: G/F Zaccharie Risacher
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 204 pounds | JL Bourg (France)
Risacher ended his season in France on a high note, playing his best basketball in front of scouts and executives from the Hawks, Wizards and Rockets last month. He is one of the best catch-and-shoot wings in the draft and has extended his game off the bounce and as a facilitator. In a series against Monaco, Risacher averaged 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 30 minutes per game.
2. Washington Wizards: C Alex Sarr
Ht./Wt.: 7-1, 205 pounds | Perth Wildcats (Australia)
Sarr is the best big in this draft with his size and versatility. He is an elite rim protector and has showed he can be effective in pick-and-pop situations, knocking down 3s during the combine shooting drills. He can also defend the perimeter and moves extremely well for his size, fitting the mold of the new hybrid center in the NBA.
3. Houston Rockets: G Stephon Castle
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 pounds | Class: Freshman | UConn
Castle was one of the best defending guards in college basketball this season and followed that up with a solid shooting performance at the combine. He has great size and is a potential superstar in this draft with his two-way play and upside as a combo guard.
4. San Antonio Spurs: G Reed Sheppard
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 187 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kentucky
Sheppard's combination of shot creation, passing and sneaky athleticism makes him an intriguing prospect in the top half of the lottery. He plays the right way and his game translates well to the NBA with how productive he can be with or without the ball on offense.
9. Memphis Grizzlies: G Dalton Knecht
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 pounds | Class: Senior | Tennessee
Knecht was one of the best scorers in college basketball and can contribute immediately to any team next season. He can be slotted on or off the ball in the starting backcourt alongside Ja Morant or lead the second unit.
18. Orlando Magic: G Isaiah Collier
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman | USC
The Magic have yet to find their franchise-changing guard who can be slotted next to Paolo Bancheroas they continue to build a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Collier didn't have a breakout season at USC, but he was a top recruit out of high school and a player whose game could translate to the NBA and exceed his draft stock in this weaker draft class.
30. Boston Celtics: C Zach Edey
Ht./Wt.: 7-4, 300 pounds | Class: Senior | Purdue
The Celtics are a championship-caliber team and have the luxury to take a swing on Edey, whose NBA game and projection is unknown with his limited skills in the paint and unknown range past the 3-point line.
55. Los Angeles Lakers: G Bronny James
Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman |”
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...and-projections-for-every-pick-141517144.html
