The 2024 NBA Draft marks the primary time the league has break up its draft over two days. After the total spherical was stuffed with surprises on Wednesday evening, the second spherical follows on Thursday afternoon with some proficient gamers nonetheless on the board.
Take a look at our checklist of the 30 finest gamers nonetheless obtainable after the primary spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft. There are three gamers nonetheless on the board who had been mocked as top-20 picks at varied factors on this cycle in Tyler Smith, Kyle Filipowski, and Johnny Furphy. Marquette level guard Tyler Kolek is one other large title anticipated to return off the board early in spherical two, and there’s additionally some enjoyable sleepers with San Francisco wrecking ball Jonathan Mogbo, UCLA large man Adem Bona, and Serbian wing Nikola Djurisic.
Bronny James can also be nonetheless obtainable. Why isn’t anybody speaking about this? Simply kidding.
We already graded each choose of the primary spherical. Now let’s grade each choose of spherical two.
31. Toronto Raptors: Jonathan Mogbo, F, San Francisco: Mogbo is an excellent lengthy ahead (6’6 with a 7’2 wingspan) who performs with nice power and might influence the sport as a rebounder and passer. He can’t shoot, however he finds a technique to get in on the play in a bunch of various methods. Grade: A
32. Utah Jazz: Kyle Filipowski, C, Duke: How did Filipowski not go within the first spherical? Flip lacks splendid size and athleticism for an NBA heart, however he’s nonetheless a 7-footer who could make performs as a passing hub, stretch the ground as a shooter, and even put the ball on the ground as a handler. This can be a nice worth: Grade: A
33. Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Smith, F, G League Ignite: I had Smith ranked as a lottery-caliber prospect, so that is clearly an incredible worth in my thoughts. Smith is a 6’10 ahead who can rip three-pointers and is athletic sufficient to hammer dunks on the within. A tall shooter with good athleticism who was productive towards G League competitors is at all times guess, particularly within the second spherical of a weak draft. This makes up for the Bucks’ weird first spherical choose. Grade: A
34. New York Knicks: Tyler Kolek, G, Marquette: Kolek is a troublesome four-year faculty level guard who can area the ground and run the pick-and-roll successfully. He was probably the greatest playmakers in faculty hoops and made 38.8 % of his threes this previous yr. Grade: A
35. Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy, F, Kansas: Furphy is a 6’9 wing who can area the ground and make performs in transition. He was an environment friendly scorer as soon as he acquired an opportunity at actual minutes for Kansas within the second half of the yr. Grade: A
36. San Antonio Spurs: Juan Nunez, G, Spain: Nunez is a 6’5 Spanish level guard who lacks athleticism however has super passing imaginative and prescient and creativity. He doesn’t get to the rim and isn’t but a dependable shooter, but it surely’s arduous to seek out gamers along with his measurement and passing mixture nonetheless obtainable within the second spherical. Grade: B+
37. Detroit Pistons: Bobi Klintman, F, Sweden: Klintman is a 6’10 ahead who reveals a projectable spot-up three-point shot and a few rebounding skill. The Pistons want all of the shooters they’ll get, and Klintman is a pleasant worth at this level within the draft after getting first spherical hype for a lot of the final yr. Grade: A-
38. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder: Ajay Mitchell, G, UC Santa Barbara: Mitchell is a artful 6’4 guard out of Belgium who can combine scoring and playmaking. He averaged 20 factors per recreation on his technique to Large West Participant of the Yr honors after making a giant leap as a shooter this previous season. Grade: A-
39. Memphis Grizzlies: Jaylen Wells, F, Washington State: Wells was taking part in D2 ball earlier than transferring to Washington State and hitting higher than 41 % of his threes. He’s one of many higher entrance court docket shooters on this class. Grade: A-
40. Phoenix Suns: Oso Ighodaro, C, Marquette: Oghodaro is a gifted playmaking heart with loads of athleticism to complete dunks across the rim. He’s bizarre little push shot grew to become a lethal weapon at Marquette. He’s a bit small for an NBA participant, however his IQ and leaping is interesting. Grade: B+
41. Philadelphia 76ers: Adem Bona, C, UCLA: Bona was one in every of my favourite second spherical bets as a protracted, sturdy, and explosive heart. Bona crushed the glass and hammered dunks all through his sophomore yr at UCLA, and confirmed off his bodily items by leaping 40-inches on the mix. He’s quick for a middle and doesn’t have a lot perimeter ability, however Bona is a freak athlete and that’s value betting on. Grade: A
42. Charlotte Hornets: KJ Simpson, G, Colorado: Simpson was probably the greatest guards in faculty basketball this previous yr. He’s a excessive quantity three-point shooter who can rating from all three ranges and make performs for his teammates. His simply very small and can battle to defend on the NBA stage. Grade: A-
43. Atlanta Hawks: Nikola Durisic, F, Serbia: Durisic is a tall wing out of Serbia with a pleasant scoring package deal who has been productive in a number of settings. Grade: B+
44. Miami Warmth: Pelle Larsson, G, Arizona: Larsson is a 6’5 off-ball guard who can rip three-pointers. He hit 39.7 % of his threes throughout 4 years of faculty hoops, in addition to higher than 81 % of his free throws. Grade: B
45. Toronto Raptors: Jamal Shead, G, Houston: Shead is one of the best guard defender on this class. He performs with a wildly excessive motor on each possession, making a number of efforts and displaying super toughness regardless of his lack of measurement. His offense is a piece in progress, however his protection will endear him to coaches. Grade: A-
46. Los Angeles Clippers: Cam Christie, G, Minnesota: The youthful brother of Lakers wing Max Christie, Cam has a bit bit extra of a scoring bag than his brother and made 39 % of his threes on excessive quantity as a freshman with the Golphers. He can rip photographs off the catch or pull-ups. Grade: B+
47. Orlando Magic: Antonio Reeves, G, Kentucky: Reeves was an superior scoring guard at Kentucky after transferring in from Illinois State. He has a fast set off and NBA vary on his leap shot, however he’ll should work to defend on the NBA stage. Grade: B
48. San Antonio Spurs: Harrison Ingram, F, North Carolina: Ingram is a giant ahead with capturing skill. He hit 38.5 % of his threes on 169 makes an attempt this yr. He additionally confirmed spectacular rebounding skill this previous yr at UNC. He doesn’t create a lot and he’s not an elite athlete, however he has the energy and capturing to have an opportunity within the NBA. Grade: B
49. Indiana Pacers: Tristen Newton, G, UConn: Newton will go down as probably the greatest transfers ever after leaving East Carolina for UConn and serving to the Huskies win back-to-back nationwide titles. He’s a 6’5 guard who reads the sport at a excessive stage and has some fascinating passing flashes. He’s additionally a fairly good shooter. After being named Remaining 4 Most Excellent Participant, Newton will get his NBA shot. Grade: B+
50. Indiana Pacers: Enrique Freeman, F/C, Akron: Freeman made Akron’s basketball crew as a walk-on and ultimately grew to become MAC Participant of the Yr. He shined in a number of pre-draft settings and acquired an invitation to the NBA Draft Mix, the place he once more impressed scouts along with his power, toughness, and creating leap shot. What a cool story. Grade: B+
51. New York Knicks: Melvin Ajinca, F, France: Ajinca is a 6’6 Frenchman who can actually shoot it from the perimeter. He’s been productive in numerous settings and reveals some skill to make some performs off the bounce. Grade: B+
52. Golden State Warriors: Quinten Publish, C, Boston Faculty: Publish is a stretch heart who can actually shoot it. He hit higher than 40 % of his threes in every of the final two years, and reveals respectable rebounding and playmaking skill. Grade: B+
53. Memphis Grizzlies: Cam Spencer, G, UConn: Spencer is a loopy aggressive guard because the youthful brother of lacrosse legend and Warriors G League guard Pat Spencer. He was an unbelievable addition for UConn this previous yr as a switch from Rutgers, including motion capturing and a bit extra playmaking than anticipated. Grade: B
54. Boston Celtics: Anton Watson, C/F, Gonzaga: A flexible large man out of Gonzaga who can hit the glass, set arduous screens, and present strong defensive versatility. Grade: B
55. Los Angeles Lakers: Bronny James, G, USC: James’ freshman yr at USC began with a terrifying coronary heart episode early within the offseason, and he by no means actually discovered his footing after that. James is brief for a guard at 6’1.5 barefoot, however he has lengthy arms, a robust chest, and mentality for a job participant. James isn’t a giant scorer, however he fights for unfastened balls, defends greater gamers, and areas the ground as a three-point shooter. He must shoot it at a excessive stage to stay within the NBA, however he’s proven sufficient at the highschool stage at Sierra Canyon to have an opportunity to stay. Grade: B
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56. New York Knicks: Kevin McCullar Jr., F, Kansasa: McCullar is a very well rounded position participant who lastly made strides as a shooter this previous yr at Kansas. He was getting first spherical hype earlier than a late season damage ended his marketing campaign. McCullar is a troublesome defender, passer, and does all of the little issues that assist groups win. This can be a good worth at No. 56. Grade: A
57. Toronto Raptors: Ulrich Chomche, C, NBA Academy Africa: Chomche has a 7’4 wingspan, strikes nicely, and performs with tons of power. He’s the youngest participant within the draft and first participant to ever be drafted out of the NBA Africa Academy. He has nice instruments however has a protracted technique to go when it comes to his ability and really feel for the sport. Grade: B
58. New York Knicks: Ariel Hukporti, C, German: An enormous German heart who performs with energy, Hukporti is a rim curler who as soon as received MVP at Basketball With out Borders. His inventory has seemingly dropped during the last yr, however he has nice measurement and he’s been on the radar for a very long time. Grade: B
