TEAM: Perth (Australia)

CLASS: International

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 7-foot-1

DRAFT AGE: 19.2

It’s still a wide open race for No. 1 overall but France’s Alex Sarr is still the most likely bet as of right now regardless of whether or not the Hawks keep the pick.

He had the second-best Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) in Australia’s NBL, according to Cerebro Sports. So in a league that values size and shooting touch, Sarr will not have to wait long to hear his name called on draft night.

TEAM: KK Crvena zvezda (Serbia)

CLASS: International

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-7

DRAFT AGE: 18.9

The Wizards desperately need to find their floor general of the future and will seriously consider 6-foot-6 lead guard Nikola Topic if he is available.

Even though he has already missed significant time this season due to injury, he has recently returned to action. The ceiling on his game is incredibly high and could make new Wizards executive Michael Winger look very smart.

TEAM: Kentucky

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-3

DRAFT AGE: 20.1

He didn’t have an ideal end of his collegiate tenure at Kentucky, but that shouldn’t impact the draft stock for Reed Sheppard.

The USBWA and NABC Freshman of the Year had one of the most impressive statistical campaigns of any first-year guard in college basketball in recent memory. Sheppard can create value for himself in a variety of ways in the NBA, even for a team that has a crowded rotation like the Rockets.

TEAM: JL Bourg (France)

CLASS: International

POSITION: Wing

HEIGHT: 6-foot-8

DRAFT AGE: 19.2

Although he is still a candidate to get picked at No. 1 overall, it is no secret that Zaccharie Risacher is in the midst of a slump right now.

His 3-pointer simply isn’t connecting of late but at 6-foot-8 and 19 years old, the French forward and 2024 Eurocup Rising Star still projects as a legitimately promising floor spacer in the NBA and a potentially ideal teammate for Victor Wembanyama.

TEAM: Ignite

CLASS: G League

POSITION: Wing

HEIGHT: 6-foot-11

DRAFT AGE: 19.7

Scouts are a bit divided on former McDonald’s All-American forward Matas Buzelis, who was a slightly challenging player to evaluate during his time with the G League Ignite.

Although he was able to play a lot better as the season progressed and he remains in serious contention for one of the top spots in the class, Buzelis currently has a wide range of outcomes on draft night.

TEAM: Connecticut

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Wing

HEIGHT: 6-foot-6

DRAFT AGE: 19.7

The Hornets had a shake-up in their front office and will have a new coach next season. After finishing with the worst defense in the Eastern Conference this season, UConn’s do-it-all freshman Stephon Castle could provide tremendous help.

The national champion and Big East Freshman of the Year allowed 0.69 defensive points per chance, via Stats Perform, which was the second-best of any player included on the latest consensus big board.

TEAM: Colorado

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-8

DRAFT AGE: 19.6

With news that Chauncey Billups will likely return as head coach of the Trail Blazers next season, the organization could target someone from his collegiate alma mater by drafting Colorado’s Cody Williams.

Although he was hurt for the latter half of the season, the 6-foot-8 forward still made the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and he showed tremendous promise playing with the ball in his hands. He would give Portland another talented young player for this developing roster.

Williams averaged 0.70 points per touch on drives, via Stats Perform, which was among the best of any player (minimum: 100 drives tracked) included on the latest consensus big board.  

TEAM: Kentucky

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-2

DRAFT AGE: 19.5

The Spurs will have to seriously consider Rob Dillingham, who was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year during his freshman season at Kentucky.

Although he is a bit undersized, Dillingham could easily add much of that same scoring punch for Sacramento’s second unit. He led all freshmen (minimum: 10 MPG) in Pure Scoring Prowess (PSP) last season, according to Cerebro Sports.

TEAM: Connecticut

CLASS: Sophomore

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 7-foot-2

DRAFT AGE: 20.3

As the Grizzlies look for a potential replacement for Steven Adams in the frontcourt, one name to watch is Donovan Clingan.

Opponents shot just 37.8 percent in the restricted area when he was credited as the nearest defender, via Stats Perform, which ranked as the best of any player (minimum: 60 attempts tracked) included on the latest consensus big board.

TEAM: Tennessee

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Wing

HEIGHT: 6-foot-6

DRAFT AGE: 23.2

The Jazz were one of the least accurate teams in the NBA on 3-pointers this season, so Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht will likely have a high spot on their big board.

He was a consensus first-team All-American, SEC Player of the Year, and won the Julius Erving Award for the nation’s top small forward. He shot nearly 40.0 percent from beyond the arc as perhaps the most impactful transfer in the country.

Knecht averaged 0.46 points per offensive touch, via Stats Perform, the second-most among any player (minimum: 150 touches) included on the latest consensus big board. 

TEAM: Duke

CLASS: Sophomore

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 6-foot-11

DRAFT AGE: 20.6

While it is unclear what direction the Bulls may want to go this offseason, they should seriously keep their eyes on Duke big man Kyle Filipowski. After two very solid collegiate seasons, the consensus second-team All-American checks a lot of the boxes for versatility that could make him a very useful player in the pros.

TEAM: Baylor

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 6-foot-10

DRAFT AGE: 20.1

If the Thunder want to add some size in their frontcourt, they could take a look at Baylor’s Yves Missi, who earned Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Defensive honors.

He crashed the board and boxed out on 43.7 percent of opportunities, via Stats Perform, which ranked as the most of any player (minimum: 70 rebound chances tracked) included on the latest consensus big board.

Missi also set 0.38 screens per chance in the pick and roll, via Stats Perform, which was also the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board. 

TEAM: USC

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-3

DRAFT AGE: 19.7

Despite a disappointing season with the USC Trojans missing March Madness, there is still lots to like about Pac-12 All-Freshman guard and former Naismith National Prep Player of the Year winner Isaiah Collier.

He is a strong self-creator at the rim and on jumpers.

He shot 47.9 percent on off-dribble jumpers, via Stats Perform, which is the most of any player (minimum: 100 attempts tracked) included on the latest consensus big board.

TEAM: Cholet (France)

CLASS: International

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-9

DRAFT AGE: 18.9

With two lottery picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers can afford to take a home run swing and snag Tidjane Salaun. He is one of the most intriguing international prospects in this class and he could provide necessary floor-spacing for a team that struggled on 3-pointers last season.

TEAM: Duke

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-2

DRAFT AGE: 20.3

Duke’s Jared McCain is one of the players who was able to improve his draft stock the most during March Madness.

The ACC All-Rookie guard became the first freshman in the modern era of the tournament to finish with at least 30 points and zero turnovers in a single game, according to ESPN. The Heat have holes to address in their backcourt and he could help alleviate some of those problems while fitting into their culture well.

McCain also spaces the floor incredibly well for someone his age, too. He forced closeouts on 29.6 percent of his offensive touches, via Stats Perform, which is the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board. 

TEAM: Ignite

CLASS: G League

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-8

DRAFT AGE: 18.9

This is noticeably lower than the consensus projection for the former McDonald’s All-American. But after a tumultuous season with the G League Ignite this year, it seems possible that the talented Holland (like Cam Whitmore did last year) could experience a bit of a slide on draft night. That doesn’t mean he won’t have success in the NBA, just that he may have to wait a bit longer to hear his name called than he would like.

TEAM: Baylor

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Wing

HEIGHT: 6-foot-5

DRAFT AGE: 19.8

This pick could go to the Pelicans, though they may defer it until next season.

Meanwhile, the Lakers had a poor perimeter defense this season, per Cleaning the Glass, allowing opponents to shoot 38.1 percent on 3-pointers.

One player who could provide some relief is Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter. Opponents shot 20.0 percent (9-of-45 FG) on their 3-pointers when the Big 12 Freshman of the Year contested their shots, via Stats Perform, which ranked among the best of any player included on the latest consensus big board.

TEAM: Ignite

CLASS: G League

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 6-foot-10

DRAFT AGE: 19.6

During the final season of the G League Ignite, one of the bright spots was Tyler Smith, a stretch four who ended up actually exceeding expectations as a 3-point shooter. Smith could be a major asset for a team like Orlando that desperately needs perimeter help.

TEAM: Purdue

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Senior

HEIGHT: 7-foot-4

DRAFT AGE: 22.3

Purdue’s Zach Edey was a two-time national college player of the year for a reason, proving himself absolutely indispensable and remarkably efficient on both ends of the floor.

He averaged 0.53 points per touch, via Stats Perform, which is the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board. 

Even if he doesn’t necessarily hit as a starter once in the NBA, with his size, he will fascinating teams (and potentially his hometown Raptors) even as a potential long-term backup big man capable of playing a lot of minutes in the pros.

TEAM: Pittsburgh

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-5

DRAFT AGE: 18.9

He isn’t ready to play at the NBA level yet but the Cavaliers have a deep enough rotation that they should be a team that seriously scouts and develops Pittsburgh’s Bub Carrington.

TEAM: Miami (Florida)

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-8

DRAFT AGE: 20.5

One player who is skyrocketing on draft boards across the league right now is Miami’s Kyshawn George, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Switzerland.

Scouts who tend to like big guards are intrigued by him and rave about his playmaking instincts. He averaged 0.72 passes per touch, via Stats Perform, which ranked among the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board. 

Although he is a late bloomer, he shot 40.8 percent on 3-pointers in his first year of college basketball.

TEAM: Colorado

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-9

DRAFT AGE: 23.1

Even though Colorado wasn’t able to advance to the Sweet 16, it was hard to ignore how well Tristan da Silva looked when he was on the court.

Colorado was able to win multiple games during March Madness (and played a competitive game against Marquette) due to strong performances from the senior forward.

Perhaps most impressive is that da Silva was 5-of-7 (71.4 percent) on long 3-pointers attempted from at least 25 feet, per CBB Analytics. He showed off genuine NBA range on his jumper, which is very encouraging for someone listed at 6-foot-9.

TEAM: Marquette

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-3

DRAFT AGE: 23.1

The Bucks would benefit from a reliable backup point guard and Marquette’s Tyler Kolek would provide exactly that.

24.6 percent of his passes led directly to a shot, via Stats Perform, which is the most of any player included on the latest consensus big board. He also had the best Floor General Skills (FGS) of any player (minimum: 10 MPG) in the NCAA, according to Cerebro Sports.

TEAM: Providence

CLASS: Junior

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-foot-3

DRAFT AGE: 22.3

Everything about the toughness and grittiness that he plays with suggests that Providence’s Devin Carter, the Big East Player of the Year, would fit like a glove playing for Tom Thibodeau on the Knicks.

While he could potentially get selected even earlier than this depending on how everything shakes out in the pre-draft process, this is a perfect match.

TEAM: Virginia

CLASS: Sophomore

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-8

DRAFT AGE: 21.5

The Knicks should only focus on drafting players who coach Thibodeau will actually trust to step on the court, which means Virginia’s Ryan Dunn is an obvious target.

His offense is shaky at best but he had the best Defensive Statistical Impact (DSI) among all players (minimum: 3 GP) in the NCAA, according to Cerebro Sports.

TEAM: Kentucky

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-7

DRAFT AGE: 20.5

He never quite reached the pre-season expectations that some evaluators had but Kentucky’s Justin Edwards was able to eventually get some momentum towards the end of his freshman year and coupled with his high school tape, that could be enough for a late first-round pick.

Edwards shot surprisingly well even with a hand in his face while in college. He was 48.2 percent on contested jumpers, via Stats Perform, the most of any player (minimum: 10 contested attempts tracked) included on the latest consensus big board. 

TEAM: Indiana

CLASS: Sophomore

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 7-foot-0

DRAFT AGE: 20.2

The Timberwolves may not be able to afford backup big man Naz Reid for much longer and will want to at least take a look at Indiana sophomore big man Kel’el Ware, who had a very nice season (despite missing the tournament) after transferring from Oregon.

Ware is a 7-footer who shot 57.1 percent on all catch-and-shoot jumpers, via Stats Perform, which was the best of any player included on the latest consensus big board. 

TEAM: Marquette

CLASS: Senior

POSITION: Big

HEIGHT: 6-foot-10

DRAFT AGE: 23.0

The Nuggets are looking for guys who can play sooner rather than later and they like having playmakers out of the post, so Marquette’s Oso Ighodaro is a natural fit.

Just look at the way his passes can lead to assists. According to Stats Perform, his secondary assist rate (5.1 percent) was the highest (minimum: 500 offensive chances tracked) of any player included on the latest consensus big board.

TEAM: Cairns (Australia)

CLASS: International

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-10

DRAFT AGE: 21.3

The Jazz could have multiple bites at the apple in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and one player they ought to consider is Bobi Klintman, a Swedish forward who has shown upside in the NCAA at Wake Forest and then in Australia’s NBL.

TEAM: Kansas

CLASS: Freshman

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-foot-7

DRAFT AGE: 19.6

Kansas freshman Johnny Furphy could still use more time to develop before he is ready to make an impact in the NBA, but the Celtics are deep enough to allow him to do that.

The potential is absolutely there, though. Starting from when he moved into the starting lineup on Jan. 13 until the end of the season, via Bart Torvik, Furphy was one of only three high-major freshmen to make 10 or more 3-pointers and 10 or more dunks. The other two were Stephon Castle and Cody Williams.

You can’t leave Furphy open as he shot 43.7 percent on uncontested 3-pointers, via Stats Perform.