2024 NBA Mock Draft 9.0: A new name in the mix at No. 1, plus the latest projections for every pick

This is one of the most unpredictable drafts in recent memory with plenty of movement continuing to take place with less than two weeks to go before the NBA Draft on June 26-27 in New York. French wing Zaccharie Risacher and French center Alex Sarr are still projected at the top as options for Atlanta, but UConn center Donovan Clingan has entered the mix, with the Hawks strongly considering the 7-foot-2 center at No. 1. This could end up being similar to the 2022 NBA Draft where Jabari Smith Jr. was projected as the No. 1 pick leading up the draft and the Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero on draft night.

There are also a pair of guards rising into the lottery with both Providence’s Devin Carter and Pittsburgh’s Carlton Carrington working out well for teams. Here’s a look at the latest projections for the first and second rounds with the latest intel and information.

Zaccharie Risacher, G/F

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 204 pounds | JL Bourg (France)

Risacher finished his season in the LNB Pro A playoffs on a high note and carried that into a strong showing at the European NBA Draft combine two weeks ago. He is currently stateside working out for a few teams, including the Hawks. One of the most improved players over the past year, Risacher has a ton of upside.

Alex Sarr, C

Ht./Wt.: 7-1, 205 pounds | Perth Wildcats (Australia)

Sarr, who was spotted at Game 4 of the NBA Finals looking relaxed, is not the flashiest of players in this draft, but what he does well right now at 19, he does better than any other player in this class. He’s an elite rim protector with great size and pick-and-pop potential.

(Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports Illustration)

Ht./Wt.: 7-2, 280 pounds | Class: Sophomore | UConn

Clingan limited his in-person workouts to only the teams at the top half of the lottery. He’s a player the Hawks are considering at No. 1, but if Clingan is here at No. 3, the Rockets would be smart to either: take him and add some size in the paint, after seeing what Minnesota is building in the Western Conference playing three 7-footers at times; or leverage him as the next best prospect and entertain offers from other teams looking to trade up….

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Publish date : 2024-06-17 14:23:40

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