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Ten things to know during the 2024 NBA pre-draft season
Last week's Portsmouth Invitational Tournament was the unofficial kickoff of the NBA pre-draft process.
It was a chance for NBA executives, agents and league office personnel to congregate in one gym, watch 64 top college seniors and lay out the road map that could lead to their draft selections on June 26 and 27. With the first step of a two-month process now complete, next comes the draft lottery, NBA combine and May pro days.
ESPN NBA draft expert Jonathan Givony looks at the 10 things you should know leading up to June's two-day draft.
1. The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is in the books
The All-NCAA senior invitational has been held annually since 1953 and has hosted the likes of Jimmy Butler, Derrick White and Alex Caruso in recent years and Scottie Pippen, John Stockton and Dennis Rodman dating back much further.
Two players -- Toumani Camara and Hunter Tyson -- were drafted from last year's event. An additional nine players saw NBA minutes (most notably Craig Porter from Wichita State, who played 647 minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers), as the league has expanded significantly with three two-way contracts now in place, increasing the importance of showcases such as this for uncovering talent to resupply teams' stocks, especially with their G League affiliates in mind.
2. Five standouts from Portsmouth
Isaac Jones | 6-foot-8 | PF/C | Washington State | Age: 23.7
Jones was the most productive player at the event, averaging 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in just 24 minutes per game on superb efficiency (81 true shooting percentage or TS%). Perhaps that shouldn't be a surprise considering he is an All-Pac-12 first-team player. But that he also measured the way he did -- 237 pounds with a 7-foot-3½ inch wingspan and a 9-foot standing reach -- should allow him to play the center position without too much difficulty despite standing 6-foot-8.
Jones is also a little more explosive than you might expect, getting off the ground quickly for a barrage of emphatic above-the-rim finishes all tournament long. He even knocked down a 3-pointer -- his lone attempt -- a welcome sign after going just 1-for-14 from beyond the arc at Washington State and something NBA teams will hope to see more of during the pre-draft process. That doesn't look out of the question after watching him shoot in warmups at PIT with his solid form and soft touch.
Jones scores in the post, finishing out of the pick-and-roll, crashing the offensive glass or facing up and taking opponents off the dribble and getting to the free throw line at a prolific rate. That same toughness and intensity he brings also translates on defense, where he shows nice versatility sliding on the perimeter, even if he has some aspects to clean up on that end of the floor, mainly due to his lack of experience.
Jones has a unique background: He was 6-foot-4 as a high school senior with zero Division I offers, compelling him to work at a mill factory. He spent three juco years at Wenatchee Valley College, initially as a walk-on, before transferring for his final two seasons of eligibility to Idaho then Washington State. Though he will turn 24 years old in July, he surely has earned himself another look at the NBA combine in Chicago in a few weeks, and he already has moved into second-round-pick territory on our draft board after his impressive PIT showing.
Isaiah Crawford | 6-5½ | SF/PF | Louisiana Tech | Age: 22.4
The youngest player in the PIT field, Crawford's offensive impact was muted -- he is certainly a work in progress on that end -- but he stood out with his measurements and defensive versatility.
Crawford stands 6-foot-5½ in shoes, but he has a wingspan of 7 feet and one-half inch, a chiseled 220-pound frame and gigantic hands, which should allow him to play much bigger than his height. Crawford's strong intensity and outlier measurements allow him to guard all over the floor, getting over screens powerfully and being difficult to shoot over around the basket and on the perimeter. There are some theoretical qualities to Crawford's game that he can iron out over time; he is not much of a ball handler or decision-maker and is mistake-prone on both ends of the floor. Converting 40% of his 3-pointers in his college career while filling up the box score with steals and blocks are certainly intriguing from a player with his length, and there aren't many NBA teams who aren't looking for players in this mold, making him someone who will be a popular target on the NBA pre-draft circuit.
Riley Minix | 6-8 | PF | Morehead State | Age: 23.5
Minix took a unique path to PIT as a four-year player and All-American at the NAIA level with Florida's Southeastern University who used his final season of eligibility at Morehead State. His productivity translated immediately with the Eagles, as he was named Ohio Valley Conference player of the Year and led the team to an NCAA tournament appearance.
While Minix hit just 34% of his 3s in his lone season in Division I, he looked a lot more like the high-volume 42% 3-point shooter he proved to be in NAIA during his three PIT games, making 8 for 14 attempts. That's certainly interesting considering his size -- 6-8 in shoes -- and shot-making diversity, as he can make pull-up 3s, pick and pop, and run off screens in small doses while showing deep range on his spot-ups.
Minix is more than just a shooter, though. He can play out of the post, attack closeouts, create off the dribble from the perimeter and rebound with purpose. It's a fair question to ask how much of his versatility will translate as the level of competition rises, but he has exceeded expectations at every stop and brings some endearing qualities that could help him do the same at the pro level.
Minix's defense will be closely scrutinized in the pre-draft process. His lack of length (6-9½ wingspan) and somewhat hunched stance on the perimeter might limit his versatility. He is competitive and instinctual, which will surely help his cause, but he still has some things to prove on this end.
Marcus Domask | 6-6 | PG/SG | Illinois | Age: 23.8
Domask displayed some of the reasons he was named a first-team All-Big Ten player this past season at Illinois while helping his team to the Elite Eight, where the Illini lost to eventual national champion UConn.
At 6-6 with a strong, 211-pound frame, he played point guard in 2023-24 and often was tasked with defending the other team's best player, even big men. He is a skilled and unselfish player who scores in a variety of ways, but he didn't shoot the ball particularly well (30% from 3) despite being an excellent free throw shooter (87%). Domask hit 4 of 10 3-pointers at PIT while operating in more of an off-ball role than he did in college, making it easier for him to step into open looks. If Domask can make 3s consistently -- no sure bet with his mechanics -- he has the type of feel for the game, toughness and versatility that NBA teams, and especially coaches, often covet at the end of their roster.
Jaylin Williams | 6-8 | PF | Auburn | Age: 23.7
Williams is coming off a strong season at Auburn, earning second-team All-SEC honors for one of the best squads in the sport. He measured well at Portsmouth -- over 6-8 in shoes with a 7-foot wingspan and a solid, 238-pound frame -- and did his best to show off his credentials as a potential 3-and-D forward, hitting a good amount of 3s and exhibiting strong activity defensively. An average ball handler with unorthodox shooting mechanics, Williams' skill level and feel for the game are not as polished as one might hope considering he will turn 24 this summer. But his toughness, productivity and length should get deeper looks during the pre-draft process.
3. The NBA's early-entry deadline is quickly approaching
The deadline to enter the NBA draft is Saturday at 11:59 p.m. ET. A list of players who entered will be released roughly two days later to NBA teams and the public, detailing the approximately 250 to 280 players who will be eligible to go to private team workouts and interviews and attend the NBA draft combine and the G League Elite Camp.
As we approach the final college season (2024-25) that includes players granted an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is continuing to mandate that fourth-year seniors officially fill out paperwork declaring for the NBA draft if they wish to be eligible for selection this June. Super-seniors -- players who have exhausted their eligibility after five seasons in college -- will be automatically eligible for this draft, along with international players competing outside of North America who will be turning 22 in this calendar year (born in 2002).
A record 353 players entered the draft in 2021, but that number fell in 2022 (283) and 2023 (242) -- unsurprising now that players are making money above the table in college -- so it will be interesting to see where that lands in 2024.
4. NCAA transfer portal closes
Four days after the NBA early-entry deadline, the NCAA transfer portal will close May 1, bringing stability to college coaches who were lucky enough to avoid having players submit their names for one or both lists. Players who enter the transfer portal by May 1 can take nearly as long as they want to decide their next move -- provided they meet academic enrollment deadlines for the summer or even fall semesters -- which might cause a last wave of players to submit their names to the portal as a backup plan should their NBA dreams not materialize.
Last year, Tennessee's Julian Phillips declared for the NBA draft and then entered the NCAA transfer portal, eventually becoming the No. 35 pick in the draft. The year before, UW-Milwaukee's Patrick Baldwin Jr. did the same and ultimately was picked No. 28. With the incredible amount of money circulating in college basketball's free agency market (surpassing seven figures for top players in some cases), it would not be surprising to see this become even more common. Many high-major college basketball programs proudly say they are able to make offers competitive with NBA two-way contracts -- which will be worth up to $580,000 next season -- which could force difficult decisions for players not currently projected as first-round or top-40 picks.
5. G League Elite Camp
NBA teams will spend about a week in Chicago, starting May 11 with the G League Elite Camp, which precedes the NBA draft camp at Wintrust Arena. Roughly 45 players will be invited -- mostly underclassmen testing the draft waters and college seniors considered fringe second-round prospects. The Elite Camp has a solid list of alumni, including Max Strus, Jose Alvarado, Terance Mann and Cody and Caleb Martin. Twenty-one players who attended the Elite Camp have been drafted. Eight players from last year's Elite Camp earned "call-ups" to the NBA draft combine thanks to their strong play (and late withdrawals from scrimmages of combine participants).
6. The changes to the NBA draft combine
After learning the results of the NBA draft lottery on May 12, teams will get a three-day up-close evaluation of most of the top players in the class from May 13-15.
For the first time, the NBA has mandated near-full combine participation in an agreement reached with the NBPA last April.
Players invited will be subject to medical examinations, and participate in shooting drills, athletic testing, measurements, interviews and more, or be ineligible to be drafted.
Players can opt out of 5-on-5 scrimmages and select live-action offense-versus-defense drills. These basketball situation-specific drills include transition and four-on-four half-court evaluation, intended to showcase players' ability to perform out of a variety of NBA-type actions on both ends of the floor.
A handful of exceptions -- such as being in-season with a club team (something that will likely affect several European players such as Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Topic) or an injury or family tragedy -- do exist. The NBA is mandating components missed at the combine due to those circumstances -- especially the NBA's rigorous medical examination -- will need to be completed at a later date to be eligible for selection in June.
How willingly and how fully that top prospects participate in team interviews, medical testing, on-court shooting drills and more will be a major storyline for the week.
7. Chicago agency pro days
The NBA continues to consolidate the pro day schedule by bringing agent-sponsored workouts under the NBA combine umbrella. They will be held May 16-17 (and possibly through May 18 to accommodate additional demand) at Wintrust Arena. Last year's pro days were not as heavily attended by NBA decision-makers as in 2022 (when the new format debuted), so it will be interesting to see how teams view this format, which is considered more advantageous for players than the previous one, in which scouts were looking to glean real insight that could affect their decision-making.
8. California pro days
NBA teams vigorously complained the past few years about the grueling pro day schedule in Southern California, which forced them to spend the majority of a three to four-day span in rental cars stuck in traffic driving from Santa Barbara to Anaheim and everywhere in between. They did so mostly to watch inconsequential workouts in which they say they learned little to nothing but felt compelled to do to avoid the risk of backlash from agents in free agency negotiations several weeks later.
Enter the "California pro days" on May 21-22 -- also a result of the CBA negotiations last spring, which will instead put these workouts under one roof at the Los Angeles Lakers' practice facility for a 48-hour span, organized by the NBPA.
9. The NCAA early entry withdrawal deadline
Ten days after the final batch of medical examinations and meetings with second-opinion specialists occurs at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, college players will need to decide whether to withdraw their names from consideration or forgo their remaining NCAA eligibility by May 29 (11:59 pm ET).
These decisions could play a major role in shaping the outcome of the 2024-25 college season and will be watched closely to get a better gauge on the state of play in college basketball's NIL-driven free agency. It should not be surprising to see some big names elect to return for another year of college, rather than stay in the draft and likely spend the majority of the following season in the G League.
10. NBA early entry withdrawal deadline
Ten days before the NBA draft -- June 16 -- is the final opportunity for players to withdraw their names from the early-entry list. This is mostly a deadline for international players due to the NCAA unilaterally putting in their own date for college players to withdraw and retain eligibility. NBA teams with multiple picks looking to draft and stash players overseas will be keeping a close eye on this date to see which direction a dozen or so prospects decide to go -- something the Adidas EuroCamp in Treviso (held June 7-9) may have some say in.
The advent of the two-way contract (now expanded to three two-way deals) and second-round exception created in the new CBA has made it more attractive for NBA teams to pick college players in the 40-60 range of the second round than in the past.
Last week's Portsmouth Invitational Tournament was the unofficial kickoff of the NBA pre-draft process.
It was a chance for NBA executives, agents and league office personnel to congregate in one gym, watch 64 top college seniors and lay out the road map that could lead to their draft selections on June 26 and 27. With the first step of a two-month process now complete, next comes the draft lottery, NBA combine and May pro days.
ESPN NBA draft expert Jonathan Givony looks at the 10 things you should know leading up to June's two-day draft.
1. The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is in the books
The All-NCAA senior invitational has been held annually since 1953 and has hosted the likes of Jimmy Butler, Derrick White and Alex Caruso in recent years and Scottie Pippen, John Stockton and Dennis Rodman dating back much further.
Two players -- Toumani Camara and Hunter Tyson -- were drafted from last year's event. An additional nine players saw NBA minutes (most notably Craig Porter from Wichita State, who played 647 minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers), as the league has expanded significantly with three two-way contracts now in place, increasing the importance of showcases such as this for uncovering talent to resupply teams' stocks, especially with their G League affiliates in mind.
2. Five standouts from Portsmouth
Isaac Jones | 6-foot-8 | PF/C | Washington State | Age: 23.7
Jones was the most productive player at the event, averaging 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in just 24 minutes per game on superb efficiency (81 true shooting percentage or TS%). Perhaps that shouldn't be a surprise considering he is an All-Pac-12 first-team player. But that he also measured the way he did -- 237 pounds with a 7-foot-3½ inch wingspan and a 9-foot standing reach -- should allow him to play the center position without too much difficulty despite standing 6-foot-8.
Jones is also a little more explosive than you might expect, getting off the ground quickly for a barrage of emphatic above-the-rim finishes all tournament long. He even knocked down a 3-pointer -- his lone attempt -- a welcome sign after going just 1-for-14 from beyond the arc at Washington State and something NBA teams will hope to see more of during the pre-draft process. That doesn't look out of the question after watching him shoot in warmups at PIT with his solid form and soft touch.
Jones scores in the post, finishing out of the pick-and-roll, crashing the offensive glass or facing up and taking opponents off the dribble and getting to the free throw line at a prolific rate. That same toughness and intensity he brings also translates on defense, where he shows nice versatility sliding on the perimeter, even if he has some aspects to clean up on that end of the floor, mainly due to his lack of experience.
Jones has a unique background: He was 6-foot-4 as a high school senior with zero Division I offers, compelling him to work at a mill factory. He spent three juco years at Wenatchee Valley College, initially as a walk-on, before transferring for his final two seasons of eligibility to Idaho then Washington State. Though he will turn 24 years old in July, he surely has earned himself another look at the NBA combine in Chicago in a few weeks, and he already has moved into second-round-pick territory on our draft board after his impressive PIT showing.
Isaiah Crawford | 6-5½ | SF/PF | Louisiana Tech | Age: 22.4
The youngest player in the PIT field, Crawford's offensive impact was muted -- he is certainly a work in progress on that end -- but he stood out with his measurements and defensive versatility.
Crawford stands 6-foot-5½ in shoes, but he has a wingspan of 7 feet and one-half inch, a chiseled 220-pound frame and gigantic hands, which should allow him to play much bigger than his height. Crawford's strong intensity and outlier measurements allow him to guard all over the floor, getting over screens powerfully and being difficult to shoot over around the basket and on the perimeter. There are some theoretical qualities to Crawford's game that he can iron out over time; he is not much of a ball handler or decision-maker and is mistake-prone on both ends of the floor. Converting 40% of his 3-pointers in his college career while filling up the box score with steals and blocks are certainly intriguing from a player with his length, and there aren't many NBA teams who aren't looking for players in this mold, making him someone who will be a popular target on the NBA pre-draft circuit.
Riley Minix | 6-8 | PF | Morehead State | Age: 23.5
Minix took a unique path to PIT as a four-year player and All-American at the NAIA level with Florida's Southeastern University who used his final season of eligibility at Morehead State. His productivity translated immediately with the Eagles, as he was named Ohio Valley Conference player of the Year and led the team to an NCAA tournament appearance.
While Minix hit just 34% of his 3s in his lone season in Division I, he looked a lot more like the high-volume 42% 3-point shooter he proved to be in NAIA during his three PIT games, making 8 for 14 attempts. That's certainly interesting considering his size -- 6-8 in shoes -- and shot-making diversity, as he can make pull-up 3s, pick and pop, and run off screens in small doses while showing deep range on his spot-ups.
Minix is more than just a shooter, though. He can play out of the post, attack closeouts, create off the dribble from the perimeter and rebound with purpose. It's a fair question to ask how much of his versatility will translate as the level of competition rises, but he has exceeded expectations at every stop and brings some endearing qualities that could help him do the same at the pro level.
Minix's defense will be closely scrutinized in the pre-draft process. His lack of length (6-9½ wingspan) and somewhat hunched stance on the perimeter might limit his versatility. He is competitive and instinctual, which will surely help his cause, but he still has some things to prove on this end.
Marcus Domask | 6-6 | PG/SG | Illinois | Age: 23.8
Domask displayed some of the reasons he was named a first-team All-Big Ten player this past season at Illinois while helping his team to the Elite Eight, where the Illini lost to eventual national champion UConn.
At 6-6 with a strong, 211-pound frame, he played point guard in 2023-24 and often was tasked with defending the other team's best player, even big men. He is a skilled and unselfish player who scores in a variety of ways, but he didn't shoot the ball particularly well (30% from 3) despite being an excellent free throw shooter (87%). Domask hit 4 of 10 3-pointers at PIT while operating in more of an off-ball role than he did in college, making it easier for him to step into open looks. If Domask can make 3s consistently -- no sure bet with his mechanics -- he has the type of feel for the game, toughness and versatility that NBA teams, and especially coaches, often covet at the end of their roster.
Jaylin Williams | 6-8 | PF | Auburn | Age: 23.7
Williams is coming off a strong season at Auburn, earning second-team All-SEC honors for one of the best squads in the sport. He measured well at Portsmouth -- over 6-8 in shoes with a 7-foot wingspan and a solid, 238-pound frame -- and did his best to show off his credentials as a potential 3-and-D forward, hitting a good amount of 3s and exhibiting strong activity defensively. An average ball handler with unorthodox shooting mechanics, Williams' skill level and feel for the game are not as polished as one might hope considering he will turn 24 this summer. But his toughness, productivity and length should get deeper looks during the pre-draft process.
3. The NBA's early-entry deadline is quickly approaching
The deadline to enter the NBA draft is Saturday at 11:59 p.m. ET. A list of players who entered will be released roughly two days later to NBA teams and the public, detailing the approximately 250 to 280 players who will be eligible to go to private team workouts and interviews and attend the NBA draft combine and the G League Elite Camp.
As we approach the final college season (2024-25) that includes players granted an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is continuing to mandate that fourth-year seniors officially fill out paperwork declaring for the NBA draft if they wish to be eligible for selection this June. Super-seniors -- players who have exhausted their eligibility after five seasons in college -- will be automatically eligible for this draft, along with international players competing outside of North America who will be turning 22 in this calendar year (born in 2002).
A record 353 players entered the draft in 2021, but that number fell in 2022 (283) and 2023 (242) -- unsurprising now that players are making money above the table in college -- so it will be interesting to see where that lands in 2024.
4. NCAA transfer portal closes
Four days after the NBA early-entry deadline, the NCAA transfer portal will close May 1, bringing stability to college coaches who were lucky enough to avoid having players submit their names for one or both lists. Players who enter the transfer portal by May 1 can take nearly as long as they want to decide their next move -- provided they meet academic enrollment deadlines for the summer or even fall semesters -- which might cause a last wave of players to submit their names to the portal as a backup plan should their NBA dreams not materialize.
Last year, Tennessee's Julian Phillips declared for the NBA draft and then entered the NCAA transfer portal, eventually becoming the No. 35 pick in the draft. The year before, UW-Milwaukee's Patrick Baldwin Jr. did the same and ultimately was picked No. 28. With the incredible amount of money circulating in college basketball's free agency market (surpassing seven figures for top players in some cases), it would not be surprising to see this become even more common. Many high-major college basketball programs proudly say they are able to make offers competitive with NBA two-way contracts -- which will be worth up to $580,000 next season -- which could force difficult decisions for players not currently projected as first-round or top-40 picks.
5. G League Elite Camp
NBA teams will spend about a week in Chicago, starting May 11 with the G League Elite Camp, which precedes the NBA draft camp at Wintrust Arena. Roughly 45 players will be invited -- mostly underclassmen testing the draft waters and college seniors considered fringe second-round prospects. The Elite Camp has a solid list of alumni, including Max Strus, Jose Alvarado, Terance Mann and Cody and Caleb Martin. Twenty-one players who attended the Elite Camp have been drafted. Eight players from last year's Elite Camp earned "call-ups" to the NBA draft combine thanks to their strong play (and late withdrawals from scrimmages of combine participants).
6. The changes to the NBA draft combine
After learning the results of the NBA draft lottery on May 12, teams will get a three-day up-close evaluation of most of the top players in the class from May 13-15.
For the first time, the NBA has mandated near-full combine participation in an agreement reached with the NBPA last April.
Players invited will be subject to medical examinations, and participate in shooting drills, athletic testing, measurements, interviews and more, or be ineligible to be drafted.
Players can opt out of 5-on-5 scrimmages and select live-action offense-versus-defense drills. These basketball situation-specific drills include transition and four-on-four half-court evaluation, intended to showcase players' ability to perform out of a variety of NBA-type actions on both ends of the floor.
A handful of exceptions -- such as being in-season with a club team (something that will likely affect several European players such as Zaccharie Risacher and Nikola Topic) or an injury or family tragedy -- do exist. The NBA is mandating components missed at the combine due to those circumstances -- especially the NBA's rigorous medical examination -- will need to be completed at a later date to be eligible for selection in June.
How willingly and how fully that top prospects participate in team interviews, medical testing, on-court shooting drills and more will be a major storyline for the week.
7. Chicago agency pro days
The NBA continues to consolidate the pro day schedule by bringing agent-sponsored workouts under the NBA combine umbrella. They will be held May 16-17 (and possibly through May 18 to accommodate additional demand) at Wintrust Arena. Last year's pro days were not as heavily attended by NBA decision-makers as in 2022 (when the new format debuted), so it will be interesting to see how teams view this format, which is considered more advantageous for players than the previous one, in which scouts were looking to glean real insight that could affect their decision-making.
8. California pro days
NBA teams vigorously complained the past few years about the grueling pro day schedule in Southern California, which forced them to spend the majority of a three to four-day span in rental cars stuck in traffic driving from Santa Barbara to Anaheim and everywhere in between. They did so mostly to watch inconsequential workouts in which they say they learned little to nothing but felt compelled to do to avoid the risk of backlash from agents in free agency negotiations several weeks later.
Enter the "California pro days" on May 21-22 -- also a result of the CBA negotiations last spring, which will instead put these workouts under one roof at the Los Angeles Lakers' practice facility for a 48-hour span, organized by the NBPA.
9. The NCAA early entry withdrawal deadline
Ten days after the final batch of medical examinations and meetings with second-opinion specialists occurs at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, college players will need to decide whether to withdraw their names from consideration or forgo their remaining NCAA eligibility by May 29 (11:59 pm ET).
These decisions could play a major role in shaping the outcome of the 2024-25 college season and will be watched closely to get a better gauge on the state of play in college basketball's NIL-driven free agency. It should not be surprising to see some big names elect to return for another year of college, rather than stay in the draft and likely spend the majority of the following season in the G League.
10. NBA early entry withdrawal deadline
Ten days before the NBA draft -- June 16 -- is the final opportunity for players to withdraw their names from the early-entry list. This is mostly a deadline for international players due to the NCAA unilaterally putting in their own date for college players to withdraw and retain eligibility. NBA teams with multiple picks looking to draft and stash players overseas will be keeping a close eye on this date to see which direction a dozen or so prospects decide to go -- something the Adidas EuroCamp in Treviso (held June 7-9) may have some say in.
The advent of the two-way contract (now expanded to three two-way deals) and second-round exception created in the new CBA has made it more attractive for NBA teams to pick college players in the 40-60 range of the second round than in the past.
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high floor (rotation player) guaranteed, no?
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Not my #1 pick
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Like the least talked about draft in years
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Anyone have more than all star potential? Who you got
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More than all star? Ehhhhhhhhhh
If castle figures out the shooting, it’s him IMO. jamir Watkins late in the first could be tough too. Hansen Yang is still my favorite player but his status is up in there. I know some big time agents have tried to sign him
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Rob and Bronny for me out of this class.
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I need to watch his BAL film but he wasn’t impressive at BWB or the hoop summit.
Hate to be that guy but that 17 is in question.
