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1 | Order | Player | Position(s) | Team/League | Class/Year | DDS Big Board 3.0 Spot (5/12/24) | Projected Fantasy Profile | Notes/Outlook | Potential Dynasty Value Range | ||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | Alex Sarr | PF/C | Perth (NBL) | 2005 | 1 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Sarr is the next player in a long line of mobile and versatile big men with very positive-looking fantasy games. Will undoubtedly need time to develop offensively but should be a likely cornerstone of any franchise. | Top 60-75 | ||||||||||||||
3 | 2 | Nikola Topic | PG/SG | Red Star/KKCZ | 2005 | 9 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Topic is an absolute lock for a top 3 dynasty pick. I worry about him early on when making the jump, but he has a good case for the highest offensive ceiling of the class. | Top 75-90 | ||||||||||||||
4 | 3 | Reed Sheppard | PG/SG | Kentucky | FR | 2 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Despite some size concerns, Sheppard's CBB profile is looking pretty elite and should translate over pretty well. He should be a key connector piece with a very versatile stat profile. | Top 75-90 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 4 | Donovan Clingan | C | UConn | SO | 5 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Clingan has easily cemented himself as the 2nd best big of the 2024 class behind Sarr. Pretty standard big man stats but plenty of skill and high-level play will make him a solid fantasy player. | Top 85-100 | ||||||||||||||
6 | 5 | Stephon Castle | PG/SG/SF | UConn | FR | 4 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Castle is one of my absolute favorite players of this class. I believe his fantasy profile has the potential to develop into an elite-level guard over time, but don't expect a ton other than a good master of none-type early on. | Top 90-120 | ||||||||||||||
7 | 6 | Ron Holland | SF/PF | G League Ignite | 2005 | 3 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | A ferocious athlete and driver, Holland is one of the most dynamic players of the class with a star-like gravity. He's currently a poor 3PT shooter but can make up for it in how much contact he draws for FTs as a shot develops. | Top 85-100 | ||||||||||||||
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9 | 7 | Rob Dillingham | PG/SG | Kentucky | FR | 7 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | You could make a pretty strong case for Dillingham and/or Buzelis into the next tier. Landing spot and role could certainly change that for arguably the most dynamic offensive player in this class. Great fantasy upside. | Top 90-120 | ||||||||||||||
10 | 8 | Matas Buzelis | SF/PF | G League Ignite | 2004 | 6 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | If Buzelis can play like he did in the last month of the Ignite season, we're going to see a fantasy star in the making. He has a ways to go but I really like his potential a lot if he continues to progress as a 3PT shooter. | Top 90-120 | ||||||||||||||
11 | 9 | Cody Williams | SG/SF/PF | Colorado | FR | 10 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | There isn't much to Cody Williams' game that will excite at the moment. The upside is high, but you aren't drafting him for much immediate contribution. If he develops well, I see him being a very solid player. | Top 100-130 | ||||||||||||||
12 | 10 | Devin Carter | PG/SG | Providence | JR | 11 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Devin Carter is another one of my favorites of the class. He's a bit older than most of the players in my top range, but I think he's going to become a great IRL and fantasy player quickly. Very high on him. | Top 90-120 | ||||||||||||||
13 | 11 | Zaccharie Risacher | SF/PF | JL Bourg | 2005 | 8 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Risacher's good performances in JL Bourg's ongoing playoffs will likely make his stock rise in fantasy and IRL. I'm not all that moved for fantasy for the most part, but the potential is undeniable. | Top 100-130 | ||||||||||||||
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15 | 12 | Johnny Furphy | SG/SF | Kansas | FR | 15 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | I think Furphy feels a little underrated for dynasty at the moment. He's definitely in that lottery/post-lottery range for me in IRL and fantasy drafts. His combination of size, shooting, stocks and rebounding on the wing is exciting. | Top 125-150 | ||||||||||||||
16 | 13 | Dalton Knecht | SG/SF | Tennessee | SR | 12 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Knecht is much more of a points player than a 9Cat player, but he's definitely the best pure shooter in this class and should knock a ton of shots down. | Top 125-150 | ||||||||||||||
17 | 14 | Jared McCain | PG/SG | Duke | FR | 16 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | McCain is one of the best shotmakers of the class and has a dynamic scoring punch. His biggest flaw for fantasy will be his lack of assists. Good 3PT% as well despite the 46% FG. | Top 125-150 | ||||||||||||||
18 | 15 | Isaiah Collier | PG/SG | USC | FR | 14 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Collier will really need to improve his shooting and decision making at the next level. I have some confidence he can become a good point guard for fantasy purposes. | Top 125-150 | ||||||||||||||
19 | 16 | Carlton Carrington | PG/SG | Pitt | FR | 24 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Carrington has his share of concerns, but the upside is pretty darn high and he's displaying many skills we don't often see from 18 year-old guards. He'll be one of the youngest player of this draft. Landing spot will play a big role for him. | Top 125-150 | ||||||||||||||
20 | 17 | Kyle Filipowski | PF/C | Duke | SO | 19 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | On paper, the only thing fully against Filipowski is the regression in his FT% from 2022-2023. I do worry a bit about his NBA role as a poor defender at his position, but there are realistic archetypes for him to be really good. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
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22 | 18 | Tyler Smith | SF/PF | G League Ignite | 2004 | 13 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | I like Tyler Smith's all-around game on the premise of shooting consistency. He fits into any team's rotation like a glove. Give him some time to improve defensively and he's going to be a nice player. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
23 | 19 | Zach Edey | C | Purdue | SR | 35 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Will Edey ever hold down a full-time NBA starter job? I'm not sure. Will he do enough in a rotation role to make big IRL and fantasy contributions? I'd be shocked if he doesn't. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
24 | 20 | Kel'el Ware | C | Indiana | SO | 17 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Ware has had an excellent resurgence in Indiana this season and made the last few weeks count. He'll have some questions, most notably on his motor, but I like the potential. There could be more to his shooting with time. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
25 | 21 | Yves Missi | C | Baylor | FR | 20 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Missi possesses some great physical tools that should keep him looking strong during his development. Has some traditional big man stats but has a potentially high ceiling. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
26 | 22 | Ja'Kobe Walter | SG/SF | Baylor | FR | 18 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Walter is another example of a better points player than a 9Cat one. He projects as a good scorer who likely chucks a lot of shots on meh efficiency. Still, the upside is here. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
27 | 23 | Tristan Da Silva | SF/PF | Colorado | SR | 21 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | In terms of fantasy, Da Silva should likely be a master of none rotation player that won't hurt you anywhere, but I'm curious if he can provide more over time. I trust he's a long-term piece for any team that takes him. | Top 150-200 | ||||||||||||||
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29 | 24 | DaRon Holmes II | PF/C | Dayton | JR | 23 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Holmes is one of my favorite late 1st round players in this draft. He's had a great career at Dayton and should make an immediate impact as a rotation big that can pull spot starts. | Top 175-225 | ||||||||||||||
30 | 25 | Jamir Watkins | SG/SF | FSU | JR | 22 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Watkins feels like another player in a long line of do-it-all wings that make huge contributions to winning teams. Very interested in him and where he lands, but I really buy the fantasy upside and well-rounded profile. | Top 175-225 | ||||||||||||||
31 | 26 | Tidjane Salaun | SF/PF | Cholet (France) | 2005 | 29 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | There's some alleged growing interest in Salaun in the lottery range. I'm not sure I can buy it right now, but he's nonetheless an interesting player who could become more than a rotation type of player. | Top 175-225 | ||||||||||||||
32 | 27 | Jaylon Tyson | SG/SF | California | JR | 27 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | There's a lot to love about Jaylon Tyson and what he showed at California this season. If he can successfully translate his high-usage role into a lower-usage one, you're going to be mad you didn't grab him. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
33 | 28 | Ryan Dunn | SG/SF | Virginia | SO | 31 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Dunn will be a standout defender and stock getter in the NBA just as he was for Virginia. If he can develop much offensive skill over time, I'm curious how far he can go. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
34 | 29 | Tyler Kolek | PG | Marquette | SR | 25 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | One of the most pro-ready contributors in this draft, Kolek has an elite feel for the game and is a super talented passer. He'll make his bread off assists and 3s for fantasy. Expect to see him around the NBA for a while. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
35 | 30 | Jonathan Mogbo | SF/PF/C | San Francisco | JR | 52 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Mogbo is ascending after a fantastic Combine performance with impressive measurements so far. He looks low on my newest 3.0 big board, but he's heavily on the rise now. He should be a priority pick in the early 30s of fantasy drafts. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
36 | 31 | Ulrich Chomche | PF/C | NBA Academy Africa | 2005 | 34 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Chomche is pretty raw and will have a ways to go on his development, but the talent is already looking strong. The 3PT potential is great for a big. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
37 | 32 | Ajay Mitchell | PG/SG | Santa Barbara | JR | 38 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | On paper, Ajay Mitchell has a pretty flawless game for a guard. The biggest key is proving that the 3PT shooting growth is real and he will keep taking them. I think there's a small but very real chance he can be an IRL/fantasy star. | Top 225+ | ||||||||||||||
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39 | 33 | Kyshawn George | SG/SF | Miami | FR | 26 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | There's no question that George has some legitimate potential with great size, shotmaking, passing, and ball handling, but he's already 20 for a freshman and there are some risk elements in his profile both IRL and in fantasy. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
40 | 34 | Pacome Dadiet | SF/PF | Ratiopharm Ulm | 2005 | 28 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Dadiet will need to become a consistent shooter long-term in order to take further steps as a player. Not a very robust fantasy profile on paper, but the upside is certainly high for what he is. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
41 | 35 | Bobi Klintman | SF/PF | Cairns (NBL) | 2003 | 36 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Klintman doesn't offer a very exciting fantasy game right now if he's mostly going to be a 3PT shooter with good rebounds, but I think the ceiling is at least interesting given his 6'10" height if he can develop well. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
42 | 36 | Peyton Sandfort | SG/SF | Iowa | JR | 33 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | One of the best shooters in the class with the elite percentages to back it up. Sandfort is very underrated and, in my opinion, can be more than a 3PT specialist. Watch out for him to rise. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
43 | 37 | Hunter Sallis | SG | Wake Forest | JR | 36 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | I have my qualms about bits of Sallis' game, but he's a great scorer and shooter. If he can beef up his profile and develop effectively as an off-ball player, I buy the potential. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
44 | 38 | Dillon Jones | SF/PF | Weber State | SR | 42 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Jones flashed a very well-rounded fantasy profile at Weber State, but I really don't know how it translates over, considering how heavily he played on the ball. I'm curious to see what his NBA role looks like. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
45 | 39 | JT Toppin | PF | New Mexico | FR | OTB | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | One of the more interesting stay or return decisions will be Toppin, who already looks like a dominant, uber-athletic 4 with great finishing. He's a bit undersized, but the ceiling feels very high for a player with these skills that's still 18. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
46 | 40 | Nikola Djurisic | SG/SF | Mega MIS | 2004 | 48 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Djurisic is making a great case for his shooting and overall skill. He'll need to keep proving how real the shooting is and might stay put overseas for a year, but I do think he's close to being ready for the NBA. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
47 | 41 | Nique Clifford | SG/SF | Colorado State | SR | 43 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | I really like how well-rounded Nique Clifford is as an all-around connective piece. Solid rebounding, passing and percentages gives him kind of a knockoff brand Mikal Bridges vibe. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
48 | 42 | Izan Almansa | PF/C | G League Ignite | 2005 | 40 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Almansa's profile doesn't look all that sharp for fantasy purposes. He is pretty raw and will need some time, where he can hopefully develop more to his game. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
49 | 43 | Kevin McCullar Jr. | SG/SF | Kansas | SR | 32 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | It's a little hard for me to be interested in McCullar here. He seems like a good IRL player who can do some OK things for fantasy (particularly as a passer). Maybe I'll be surprised, but I think you can do better in this range. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
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51 | 44 | PJ Hall | PF/C | Clemson | SR | 30 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Like Kyle Filipowski, there's a feasible world in which PJ Hall can really work and be an effective floor spacing big. I quite like him and his potential if he can improve as a defender. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
52 | 45 | Justin Edwards | SG/SF | Kentucky | FR | 35 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Edwards won't really kill you anywhere as a 3&D type of prospect right now, but he really doesn't look all that exciting for fantasy. The opportunity for a cheap flier on a guy who looked great just a calendar year ago is intriguing. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
53 | 46 | Trey Alexander | PG/SG | Creighton | JR | 39 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Alexander has a lot of swing skills that can make him a good player. I do like his defensive potential with his long wingspan and he's a very solid facilitator. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
54 | 47 | Alex Karaban | SG/SF | UConn | SO | 41 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Karaban is essentially a 3PT specialist who can provide some good defense. It doesn't translate to a very enticing fantasy prospect, but there is something worthwhile here nonetheless. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
55 | 48 | Oso Ighodaro | C | Marquette | SR | 44 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | To me, Ighodaro is the closest thing to Kevon Looney in this draft: a low-usage big who can rebound the heck out of the ball and won't likely score a lot. He's a very interesting 2nd round target to the right team. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
56 | 49 | Adem Bona | PF/C | UCLA | SO | 47 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Bona is a bit limited as an interior scorer, but he does excel there as a big, physical player that can rebound and block shots well. Could he be the Trayce Jackson-Davis of this class? | TBD | ||||||||||||||
57 | 50 | KJ Simpson | PG | Colorado | JR | 46 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Simpson's height might limit him to being more of a backup PG, but I like his IRL and fantasy appeal and think he can be a very capable player. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
58 | 51 | Baylor Scheierman | SG/SF | Creighton | SR | 55 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Scheierman has a lot of fans in the draft community. I think he's certainly interesting as a rotation player even though I have questions. He's a strong shooter and will be his calling card at the next level. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
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60 | 52 | Juan Nunez | PG | Ratiopharm Ulm | 2004 | 49 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Nunez has great tools and finesse as a playmaker and pass-first guard. Hard to say if he makes the jump over to the NBA immediately but it's possible. He's got the makings of a solid backup PG. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
61 | 53 | Mark Sears | PG | Alabama | SR | 51 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Mark Sears could be an excellent NBA player as a total flamethrower of a scorer if he works out, but he's going to be the 3rd shortest player in the NBA if he's drafted. Some solid potential, but still. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
62 | 54 | Coleman Hawkins | SF/PF | Illinois | SR | 50 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | I wouldn't be surprised if Hawkins returns to school since initial feedback on him doesn't appear to be great. That being said, there is more than a little fantasy appeal to his current profile. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
63 | 55 | Harrison Ingram | SF/PF | UNC | JR | 53 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Ingram isn't likely to be a very good scorer at the next level, but the swing skills he offers as a point forward-ish type of player with a potential to shoot the 3 a tiny bit are at least interesting. He can probably be a glue guy eventually. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
64 | 56 | Jamal Shead | PG | Houston | SR | UDFA | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Shead was an excellent POA defender and playmaker at Houston. His height will make it tough for him to succeed, but he does have some quality skills to offer an NBA team. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
65 | 57 | Melvin Ajinca | SG/SF | St. Quentin | 2005 | 54 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Ajinca undeniably has some potential for being a good shotmaker at 18, but there's not much fantasy upside here for my money. Standard 3&D is the ideal NBA-caliber version of him you can realistically hope for. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
66 | 58 | Cam Spencer | SG | UConn | SR | 57 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | On paper, Cam Spencer has a solid fantasy profile with no big holes in it, but the obvious issue is that he's not going to have the on-ball roles he had at UConn in the NBA. I do think he can maintain an efficient rotation role, though. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
67 | 59 | AJ Johnson | PG/SG/SF | Illawara (NBL) | 2004 | UDFA | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | There's definitely something here to unlock for an NBA player, but AJ Johnson has not impressed me at the NBL level. He's looked decent at the Combine, so maybe someone is buying in on the impressive athleticism. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
68 | 60 | Jalen Bridges | SG/SF | Baylor | SR | 56 | PTS REB AST STL BLK 3PT FG% FT% TO | Bridges seems like someone who may be better IRL than in fantasy, but there is some definite 3&D potential here. Good, efficient shooter and arguably one of the best wing defenders of this class. | TBD | ||||||||||||||
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