The 2024 NBA Draft is approaching, and several prospects have stood out during the combine. Here's a look at some of the top performers and their unique qualities that could make them valuable additions to NBA teams.
- Alex Sarr, Perth Wildcats (Australia) Alex Sarr has been making waves as an elite rim protector with impressive length. He was the safest pick for the number one spot in the draft due to his ability to impact games defensively and provide a strong presence in the paint.
Facts:
- Elite rim protection and length
- MVP of Perth Wildcats (Australia) regular season with 12.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game Topics:
- NBA Draft
- Alex Sarr
- Perth Wildcats (Australia)
- Zaccharie Risacher, BL Bourg-en-Bresse (France) Zaccharie Risacher is a catch-and-shoot 3-point threat with impressive shooting abilities. He averaged 14 points and shot 38% from beyond the arc during his senior season at Creighton University.
Facts:
- Best catch-and-shoot 3 point threats in this draft class
- Averaged 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists per game in the French Pro A league with BL Bourg-en-Bresse (France) Topics:
- NBA Draft
- Zaccharie Risacher
- Creighton University
- Stephon Castle, UConn Stephon Castle is a versatile player who showed promise as a two-way player during the Final Four. He scored 21 points against Alabama and 15 points in the championship game against Purdue.
Facts:
- Consistency with jumper all season
- Two-way player with impressive scoring ability (21 points against Alabama, 15 points in the championship game) Topics:
- NBA Draft
- Stephon Castle
- UConn