Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' first-round projections for the 2024 NBA Draft. There will be more clarity as the college and professional seasons progress. G League Ignite forwards Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis are also two players NBA scouts will be tracking closely this season and are contenders at the top of the draft. Sarr has shown tremendous growth from last year to now, particularly with his physicality in the post and improved 3-point shot in the pick-and-pop.
1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft in June with how well he's played early in the season.Īnother player in the mix for the top spot is 7-foot-1 French center Alex Sarr, who is playing for the Perth Wildcats in Australia's National Basketball League. USC freshman guard Isaiah Collier is one of the most powerful guards with the ball in his hands and has made a compelling case for the No. The college basketball season is underway and in a draft class that is wide open, a few players are making strong statements early on.