2024 NBA Draft Thread

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2024 NBA Mock Draft

Full 2-Round Predictions

8. Ja'kobe Walter

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School/Team: Baylor
Position: SG
Age: 19, Freshman
Size: 6'5", 195 lbs
Pro Comparison: Moses Moody

Positional tools and shotmaking versatility create a floor and easy fit that's seemingly solidified Ja'Kobe Walter in the top-10 discussion.

His skill set is tailored for plug-and-play off-ball scoring, with Walter shooting 40.0 percent on spot-up threes and 9-of-16 on shots off screens. But he's also looked effective scoring in ball-screen situations, mostly by attacking downhill, finishing through contact or earning trips to the free-throw line.

At 6'5" with length and strength, he has the defensive tools to pair with a jumper, creating a low-risk, popular archetype.

9. Atlanta Hawks: Reed Sheppard

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School/Team: Kentucky

Position: SG

Age: 19, Freshman

Size: 6'3", 187 lbs

Pro comparison: Donte DiVincenzo

The lack of convincing high-upside prospects in this draft will lead to teams valuing Reed Sheppard's floor. It's propped up by translatable strengths such as shooting, passing IQ and defensive instincts, a mix that makes him both adaptable and capable of impacting games without needing to create.

The efficiency numbers and analytics are still off the charts. He's converting 60.0 percent of his twos, 56.0 percent of his threes and 90.0 percent of his free throws with 52 assists to 19 turnovers, an absurd 5.6 steal percentage and an usual 3.9 block percentage for a guard.

At some point in this draft—possibly in the late lottery—teams are going to look past the inch or two Sheppard is missing for a traditional 2-guard.

12. Kyle Filipowski

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School/Team: Duke
Position: PF/C
Age: 20, Sophomore
Size: 7'0", 248 lbs
Pro comparison: Moritz Wagner

While it's still difficult to pinpoint one signature strength or skill for Kyle Filipowski, he's building a case around versatility rather than scoring potential.

He's not the shooter or fluid mover that Lauri Markkanen is, but he does check boxes, even if he doesn't dominate any. He's become a tougher low-post player. Though his three-point numbers aren't much different than last year's, he's still a spot-up or pick-and-pop threat. And he can initiate fast breaks with his open-floor handle.

Averaging 3.0 assists per game, Filipowski is showing that he can give teams a big who can impact games in a variety of ways.

14. Phoenix Suns: Ryan Dunn

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School/Team: Virginia
Position: SF/PF
Age: 20, Sophomore
Size: 6'8", 216 lbs

Pro comparison: Herbert Jones

There is debate over how much stock scouts should be into Ryan Dunn's offensive limitations. He won't be for everyone, but certain teams could see value in adding a defensive specialist and explosive finisher midway through the first round of a perceived weaker draft.

While sustaining his current defensive playmaking rates seems unlikely, he's on pace to become the only NCAA player on record to register a 10.0 block percentage and 5.0 steal percentage.

However, Dunn may have a tough time justifying starter minutes at the next level without a threatening three-ball.

16. Orlando Magic: Stephon Castle

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School/Team: Connecticut
Position: SG
Age: 19, Freshman
Size: 6'6", 215 lbs

An early-season injury and a talented, deep Connecticut rotation have affected Stephon Castle's ability to build any rhythm.

Given his role in just 20.9 minutes, scouts will have to put more stock into the flashes and the potential valuable archetype they could create for the 6'6", 215-pound point wing.

Per 40 minutes, he's averaging 6.2 assists and 1.9 steals, his passing and defense have been the strengths that have separated him most from others at his position.

However, poor shooting (1-of-9 3PT) and bad misses do figure to hold Castle back from generating interest from most teams in the top 10.

22. Kel'el Ware

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School/Team: Indiana
Position: C
Age: 19, Sophomore
Size: 7'0", 242 lbs

Pro Comparison: Jarrett Allen

Kel'el Ware still falls away into tough jumpers or fades into the background too often for such an obvious talent. But the 7'0" size, easy leaping and shotmaking skill have swayed scouts to look past the lapses in activity.

The 7-footer is averaging 14.6 points, using his outstanding finishing tools for lobs and putbacks while scoring on defenders in the post with his high release and touch.

Indiana doesn't trust him much to space the floor as a spot-up or pick-and-pop shooter. But predraft workouts should represent another chance for Ware to showcase some hidden range.

23. Atlanta Hawks (via Kings): Bobi Klintman

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Team/Nationality: Cairns Taipans/Swedish
Position: SF/PF
Age: 20
Size: 6'8", 225 lbs

Pro Comparison: De'Andre Hunter

Bobi Klintman has been up and down all season, though playing a spot-up heavy role for a new team in a pro leaugue makes the inconsistency understandable.

NBA teams will be drawn to his archetype as a 6'8" combo forward who's delivered flashes of shooting, touch shots and live-dribble passing.

There is some risk tied to the idea that he's missing a bankable strength, but Klintman's physical tools and skill set create appealing versatility.

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Jorge Sierra: Karl-Anthony Towns passed Marc Gasol and Derrick Rose in the all-time scoring list last night. He’s No. 249 now. Up next: Andrew Wiggins.

 

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Can Protect the rim.
Can Space the floor.
Can Rebound the ball on both ends.

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A solid option for that SAC Pick. Dude should be a rotation player as a rookie

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Most recent mock draft from Tankathon.

(I don't think they take team needs/direction into account.)

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I feel like this kid can be what we hoped DeAndre Hunter would be.

He's a consistent shooter from deep (this season) and a better defender on the perimeter.

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This guy is my pick for the second round...and maybe even the Kings pick in the 1st round. He is an energy big with solid rebounding/defensive chops. He lacks creation skills, but can protect the paint and space the floor.

At worst he should have a comparable impact to what former UD Teammate Toumani Camara has been doing in Portland.

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School: Dayton
Position: C
Size: 6'10", 235 lbs
Age: 21

Over the last month, DaRon Holmes II has had four games with three three-point makes. It's an interesting development, considering his outstanding physical tools and athleticism for finishing couldn't generate significant NBA interest last year.

With Holmes putting extra emphasis on showing off improved range and the 6'10" big man assisting and shot-blocking at higher clips this year, he should be making scouts rethink their previous evaluations.


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Sweet shooting SF to sit at the 3-pt line and knockdown open jumpers.

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