NBA Draft Prospects

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“I watch NBA Draft prospects and think about which players would give the biggest return on investment if all prospects were given an equal opportunity”

— Dwayne Shannon,
NBA Draft Specialist

Top 2024 NBA Draft Prospects

Melvin Ajinca
France | 6-8| 200 lbs| G-F
Adem Bona
UCLA | 6-10| 235 lbs| PF| So
Matas Buzelis
G League Ignite | 6-10| 195 lbs| SF
Elliot Cadeau
UNC | 6-1| 175 lbs| PG| Fr
Stephon Castle
UCONN | 6-6| 200 lbs| SG| Fr
Donovan Clingan
UCONN | 7-2| 282 lbs| C| So

As a tribute to his late mother Stacey Porrini, Donovan Clingan wears the number 32. She also gives him motivation to keep getting better at the game. Donovan simply wants to make his mother proud, as evidenced by his commanding presence on the court and his influence on the game.

Clingan finished the 2022–23 campaign as an NCAA National Champion after just one season as a freshman. He decided to return to school for his sophomore season to further hone his skills. Thus far his decision is paying off big time. Clingan is headed to the Final Four once again. He’s also currently projected as a lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft… Read more
Isaiah Collier
USC | 6-3 | 205 lbs| PG| Fr
Thierry Darlan
G-League Ignite | 6-6| 185 lbs| SG
Garway Dual
Providence | 6-4| 175 lbs| PG| Fr
Zach Edey
Purdue| 7-4 |300 lbs| C

Zach Edey is only in his seventh year of playing organized basketball. However, he just keeps getting better and better at a blistering pace. He started playing during his sophomore year of high school and now he’s competing in the 2024 NCAA Championship game. 

His 2024 NCAA Final Four run with the Purdue Boilermakers has made one thing very clear. Edey brings attributes to the table that can’t be learned or taught at any level of play. Yet the basketball world is divided on Edey’s chances for succeeding at the next level.

Many feel that he is deserving of a lottery pick. Many others believe that he will not succeed on an NBA landscape full of modern day big men. Currently he’s projected as a late first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft…Read more
Justin Edwards
Kentucky | 6-7| 190 lbs| G-F| Fr
Kyle Filipowski
Duke | 7-0| 250 lbs| C| So
Ron Holland
G League Ignite | 6-8| 200 lbs| SF| Fr
Elmarko Jackson
Kansas | 6-3| 185 lbs| PG| Fr
Bobi Klintman
NBL(Sweden) | 6-10| 225 lbs| F- C
Riley Kugel
Florida| 6-5 | 207 lbs| SG| So
Aday Mara
UCLA | 7-3| 233 lbs| C| Fr
Jared McCain
Duke| 6-3| 185 lbs| PG| Fr
Mackenzie Mgbako
Indiana |6-8| 215 lbs| SF| Fr 
Baba Miller
Florida St | 6-11| 204 lbs| F| So
Mark Miller
Duke | 6-8| 205 lbs| PF| So
Tyrese Proctor
Duke | 6-5| 180 lbs| PG| So
Zaccharie Risacher
France | 6-8| 200 lbs| SF
Tidjane Salaun
France| 6-9 |207 lbs| PF
Alexandre Sarr
France (NBL) | 7-1| 216 lbs| PF

Alexandre Sarr is the prototypical modern day NBA seven footer. This coordinated, agile, fluid, long, lean, and athletic forward exudes potential as he moves around the floor naturally like a guard.

Like Cody Williams, Alexandre Sarr also has an older brother (Olivier Sarr) that currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Moreover, he is among the top prospects for the 2024 NBA Draft. Sarr is currently projected in the running to become the top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft…Read more
Nikola Topic
Serbia | 6-6| 200 lbs| PG-SG

Topic is a combo guard (primarily point) with more than enough size for either backcourt position. At just 18 years old his ability to impact the game by applying pressure to the defense with his ability to slash is what stands out most about his game.

Defensively he’s labeled as a liability. That narrative is not likely to stick. Initially it may hold true as with many NBA rookies. But, Topic has the potential to become a decent defender.

Currently he’s projected as a top 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. In some circles he’s even being mentioned as the potential first pick. As we get closer to his return from a knee injury, get ready to keep an eye on his current stint in the EuroLeague. It will more than likely raise or plummet his draft stock…Read more
D.J. Wagner
Kentucky | 6-2| 175 lbs| G| Fr
Ja’ Kobe Walter
Baylor| 6-5| 185 lbs| G-F| Fr
Kel’el Ware
Indiana | 7-0| 220 lbs| C| So
Cody Williams
Colorado | 6-8| 190 lbs| SF| Fr

Has dealt with some injuries but overall thriving as a PAC-12 All-Freshman and ranked among the nation’s top NCAA freshmen. However, given his NBA pedigree, none of this should come as a surprise.

As the youngest of three siblings, Cody’s brother, Jalen Williams, who played for Santa Clara, was selected as the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now in his second year, Jalen has firmly established himself as a burgeoning star in the NBA.

With Cody currently projected as a top 5 pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, the question arises: Can he emulate his brother’s success and make his mark in the NBA?…Read more

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