247Sports identifies the top prospects in this year's class for our final 2024 NBA Draft Big Board.
Travis Branham
The 2024 NBA Draft is finally here as Adam Silver is set to take the stage in Brooklyn a week from today.
This draft class has kept us on our toes due to the fluidity across the board. While this class has proven to be as weak as ever at the top, it does have some real depth with prospects littered throughout the first and second rounds who will be able to contribute to NBA organizations.
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But since there is no consensus No. 1 in this class, the lack of major star power will set the table for a chaotic two-day stretch next week. With that being said, here are the top-30 prospects in this year's class listed out in 247Sports' final 2024 NBA Draft Big Board.
No. 1: Reed Sheppard, CG — Kentucky Wildcats
2023-24 Stats: 12.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 4.5 APG, 2.5 SPG (53.6% FGs, 52.1% from three)
ReedSheppard is an analytical darling with his extremely efficient season at Kentucky. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch and pull, a reliable decision maker and an impressive athlete making for a versatile guard who can play both on and off the ball. He has some defensive deficiencies but he helps make up for them with his high IQ and his elite hands.
No. 2: Zaccharie Risacher, F — JL Bourg
2023-24 Stats: 11.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.0 APG (54.1% FGs, 45% from three)
Zaccharie Risacher is an intriguing long-term prospect who had a strong finish to his season. He brings size on the perimeter and specializes in being a shot-maker. But, he could develop into a multi-dimensional scorer and versatile defender in time.
No. 3: Cody Williams, SF — Colorado Buffaloes
2023-24 Stats: 11.9 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.6 APG (55.2% FGs, 41.5% from three)
Cody Williams has been one of the best long-term prospects in this class for years. He's the younger brother of Thunder wing Jaylen Williams. And like his older brother, Cody is a late-bloomer. The Colorado freshman has consistently gotten better over the last two years, forming a promising development curve up to today. He can slash, defend multiple positions and shows flashes of playmaking while also having grown as a shooter from three.
No. 4: Dalton Knecht, SF — Tennessee Volunteers
2023-24 Stats: 21.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.8 APG (45.8% FGs, 39.7% from three)
Dalton Knecht is among the most NBA-ready players in this draft. He has positional size and will immediately contribute to a team with his shot-making and scoring on the perimeter. The Tennessee star was one of the best scorers in all of college basketball, but he's also one of the oldest players in the draft.
No. 5: Stephon Castle, CG — UConn Huskies
2023-24 Stats: 11.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.9 APG (47.2% FGs, 26.7% from three)
Stephon Castle is a versatile guard with very good positional size who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He can score and create off the dribble, is a talented passer and playmaker and is a versatile defender. In time, he can become a big point guard, but he does need to improve his long-rang jumper. Historically, he's been a poor shooter from three.
No. 6: Donovan Clingan, C — UConn Huskies
2023-24 Stats: 13.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.5 APG, 2.5 BPG (63.9% FGs, 25.0% from three)
Donovan Clingan is the most intriguing prospect in this draft, standing at roughly 7-foot-2 and having proven to be a debilitating defensive anchor for UConn. Offensively, he is limited as a scorer but he can clear space in ball-screens for his guards and can really pass for a big man. However, there are concerns with Clingan are in his mobility and durability.
No. 7: Alex Sarr, C — Perth
2023-24 Stats: 9.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.9 APG, 1.5 BPG (52% FGs, 29% from three)
AlexSarr is an enticing long-term big man with very good size and mobility, standing 7-feet tall. He has high upside, but doesn't have as high of a floor as others in this draft with a track record of limited production and inconsistency. In time, he can develop into a switchable big that can protect the rim, stretch the floor and catch lobs.
No. 8: Rob Dillingham, G — Kentucky Wildcats
2023-24 Stats: 15.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.9 APG (47.5% FGs, 44.4% from three)
There isn't a more entertaining player in this draft than Rob Dillingham. He is as shifty as they come with the ball on a string, able to create and make nearly any shot he wants. The main concerns with Dillingham lie in his size and defensive deficiencies.
No. 9: Devin Carter, G — Providence Friars
2023-24 Stats: 19.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.0 BPG (47.3% FGs, 37.7% from three)
For teams looking for immediate impact, Devin Cartershould be high on the board. The Providence star is a highly athletic two-way guard that is a big time defender and has turned himself into an explosive three-level scorer.
No. 10: Ja’Kobe Walter, SF — Baylor Bears
2023-24 Stats: 14.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.4 APG (37.6% FGs, 34.1% from three)
Ja'Kobe Walter fits a prototype as a "Three-and-D" wing with positional size, long arms and plus-athleticism.
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No. 11: Ron Holland, F— G League Ignite
2023-24 Stats: 19.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.1 APG, 2.5 SPG (44.3% FGs, 24.0% from three)
Ron Holland is an undersized forward, but he brings versatility with his athleticism and improved skillset. He can score from all three levels, he crashes the boards, competes on defense and always brings energy to the floor. Whether he's a contributor off the bench or becomes a starter will revolve around his growth as a shooter.
No. 11:Matas Buzelis,F— G League Ignite
2023-24 Stats: 14.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.9 APG, 2.1 BPG (44.5% FGs, 27.3% from three)
Matas Buzelis is a high upside forward with an exciting blend of size, athleticism and skill. He continues to flash his playmaking ability and skill as a three-level scoring. But, he has been a subpar as a shooter throughout his career with turnover woes and defensive deficiencies due to his lack of strength and lateral quickness.
No. 13: Nikola Topic, PG — Crvena Zvezda
2023-24 Stats: 14.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 5.5 APG (49.8% FGs, 30.6% from three)
Nikola Topic fits the mold of a big playmaking guard who can set the table in ball-screen situations. He may not be the best athlete or the most dynamic handler, but his IQ, vision and size are an enticing blend. However, his shooting for a guard is lackluster.
No. 14:Tidjane Salaun, PF — Cholet
Tidjane Salaun is an interesting forward with impressive size and athleticism for the position. The international prospect has had some impressive moments and plays throughout the season but his inefficiency and inconsistency make him a higher-risk prospect but if he develops, there could be a high-reward to reap as an athletic mismatch four.
No. 15:Zach Edey, C — Purdue Boilermakers
2023-24 Stats: 25.2 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.2 BPG (62.3% FGs)
Zach Edey is one of the most dominant college basketball players we have ever seen, winning two National Player of the Year awards and dominating the paint. He has absurd size at 7-foot-4, 300-pounds and is a reliable scorer in the post, clears space for guards in ball-screens and is a force on the boards.
No. 16:Jared McCain, G — Duke Blue Devils
2023-24 Stats: 14.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.9 APG (46.2% FGs, 41.4% from three)
Jared McCain doesn't have tremendous upside, but he has a high floor due to his IQ, toughness and skillset to operate on and off the ball. He's a knockdown shooter from three, a reliable ball-handler and decision maker as well as a competitor on the defensive end of the floor.
No. 17:Carlton Carrington, PG — Pittsburgh Panthers
2023-24 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.1 APG (41.2% FGs, 32.2% from three)
Carlton Carrington is a late-blooming point guard who has taken his game to new heights under Jeff Capel at Pittsburgh. He has good positional size to go along with a three-level scoring arsenal that can set the table for those around him. Carrington is also one of the youngest players in this draft. Coupling that with his trajectory, and there is a lot to be excited about in terms of his upside.
No. 18:Yves Missi, C — Baylor Bears
2023-24 Stats: 10.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.4 APG, 1.5 BPG (61.4% FGs)
Yves Missijust started playing basketball in the last few years and he has quickly developed into an impressive big man who blocks shots and can catch lobs. He's also shown flashes of skill, although he still has plenty of room to grow in this department. But given how green he is to basketball and where he currently is, he's one to bet on moving forward.
No. 19:Tristan Da Silva, SF — Colorado Buffaloes
2023-24 Stats: 16.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.1 SPG (49.3% FGs, 39.5% from three)
Tristan Da Silva checks several boxes as a perimeter player with his size, fluidity and skillset. He has a pretty stroke from three and is comfortable attacking closeouts to score off the bounce.
No. 20:Kyle Filipowski, C/PF — Duke Blue Devils
2023-24 Stats: 16.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.5 BPG, 1.1 SPG (50.5% FGs, 34.8% from three)
After two strong seasons at Duke, Kyle Filipowski is taking his size and skillset to the NBA. The 7-footer can score inside-out, making for an offensive mismatch with the ability to bully smaller defenders in the post. Ans he can step out, deck the basketball and makes shots from three.
No. 21:Isaiah Collier, PG — USC Trojans
2023-24 Stats: 16.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.5 SPG (49.0% FGs, 33.8% from three)
Isaiah Collierwas once heralded as the top player in his high school recruiting class, but he had a rocky season at USC. He's battled injuries throughout his career, but has shown to be a dynamic playmaker with terrific vision and loads of talent as a passer. He does have turnover issues and is a subpar shooter from three, but there's reason to believe that he could channel back to what he showed in high school.
No. 22:Johnny Furphy, SF — Kansas Jayhawks
2023-24 Stats: 9.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.0 APG (46.6% FGs, 35.2% from three)
Johnny Furphy has had one of the more remarkable ascensions in the last 18 months, having gone un-recruited to enrolling at Kansas. And now, he's on his way to becoming a first-round pick. He has size on the perimeter, is a good athlete, he drills shots from three and still is at the beginning stages of developing his physical frame.
No. 23: Kel'el Ware, C — Indiana Hoosiers
2023-24 Stats: 15.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.9 BPG (58.6% FGs, 42.5% from three)
Kel'el Wareis the"Highest-risk, Highest-reward" player in this draft. His high school career and freshman season were marked by an inconsistent motor, but he answered those questions during his sophom*ore season at Indiana. He has great size, length and fluidity for a big man and has plenty of skill and two-way ability to go along with that. If he continues to improve his motor, then he could be the steal of the draft and become a dynamic rim protector who can switch on the perimeter, make shots from three, catch lobs and create his own offense.
No. 24: Tyler Kolek, PG —Marquette Golden Eagles
2023-24 Stats: 15.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 7.7 APG (49.6% FGs, 38.8% from three)
Tyler Kolek isn't the best athlete out there, but he is arguably the smartest player in this draft. He was as good as it gets in college basketball when it came to operating in ball-screens. The Marquette star is savvy and skilled. He knows how to get to his spots, sees the floor well and scores from all three levels.
No. 25:Tyler Smith, PF — G League Ignite
2023-24 Stats: 13.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.0 BPG (47.6% FGs, 36.4% from three)
Tyler Smith is an interesting four-man who is a southpaw with a beautiful stroke from three. He has very good size for a stretch-four, standing at 6-foot-10 with long arms while also showing some flashes of skill to expand his game.
No. 26:Justin Edwards, SF — Kentucky Wildcats
2023-24 Stats: 8.8 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.9 APG (48.6% FGs, 36.5% from three)
Justin Edwards was a heralded recruit coming out of high school and was a consensus top-3 player in the nation. He had a very streaky season at Kentucky with some high "highs" and low "lows." At his best, he is a well-rounded wing with the ability to score, pass and rebound.
No. 27:Baylor Scheierman, F — Creighton Bluejays
2023-24 Stats: 18.5 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.9 APG (44.8% FGs, 38.1% from three)
Baylor Scheierman is a 6-foot-6 shooting specialist from three. He has plenty of range and shoots a soft ball. But, he brings more to the court with his passing and his positional rebounding.
No. 28:Kyshawn George, SF — Miami Hurricanes
2023-24 Stats: 7.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.2 APG (42.6% FGs, 40.8% from three)
Kyshawn George is a highly intriguing wing out of Miami with prototypical size and a beautiful stroke from three. He has proven to be a real threat from three, but his productivity and consistency up to this point make him a high risk pick. However, given his tools, jumper and flashes he has shown, he could entice someone to pull the trigger on him earlier in the draft.
No. 29:Harrison IngramF, — North Carolina Tar Heels
2023-24 Stats: 12.2 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.4 SPG (43.0% FGs, 38.5% from three)
Harrison Ingram took his game to new heights at North Carolina this season after transferring from Stanford. He proved to be a versatile forward who can defend multiple positions, make shots, score off the dribble and pass the rock. Ingram's versatility, leadership and energy were infectious and were a major catalystfor theTar Heels' success.
No. 30:Ryan Dunn, F — Virginia Cavaliers
Ryan Dunn has a long way to go on the offensive side of the ball, but he has an elite skill as a defender. When it comes to switch-ability around the perimeter, he is the best in the class with his size, length, athleticism and instincts on that end of the court. He can be a stopper at the next level, but will need a creative coach or a great development program to bring out the best in him on offense.
