Tag: 2024 NBA Draft

Reed Sheppard: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2004 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 187 LBS Team: Kentucky Agent: CAA/Aaron Mintz Best aggregate mock draft rank: 3 / Worst rank: 8 In 33 games, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 28.9 minutes, shooting 53.6 percent from the field, 52.1% percent from three, and 83.1 …

 2004 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 187 LBS

Team: Kentucky

Agent: CAA/Aaron Mintz

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 3 / Worst rank: 8

In 33 games, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 28.9 minutes, shooting 53.6 percent from the field, 52.1% percent from three, and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line. He also recorded 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.7 blocks, 2.5 steals, 1.9 personal fouls, and 2.0 turnovers per game.

His parents, Jeff Sheppard, played at Kentucky and for the Atlanta Hawks in 1998-99 then a few seasons overseas. Won two NCAA titles and was named Mr. Georgia.

Florida Atlantic star Johnell Davis announces transfer to Arkansas

Former Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis announced Wednesday that he has committed to transfer to Arkansas.

Former Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis announced Wednesday on Instagram that he had committed to transfer to play for head coach John Calipari and Arkansas after four years with the Owls.

Davis, who entered the transfer portal on April 2, was named the co-American Athletic Conference Player of the Year after averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals on 41.4% shooting from 3-point range.

He was also named to the All-AAC first team.

Davis helped lead the Owls to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. The Owls (25-9) were ranked in the top 25 for 16 straight weeks and were among 14 teams to sell out every home game this past season.

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Calipari announced his departure as head coach at Kentucky, ending a 15-year run with the program, on April 9. He was named head coach at Arkansas the following day after agreeing to a five-year contract with a salary beginning at $7 million per season.

Davis joins former Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivišić and Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo in committing to play for Calipari via the transfer portal. The program also adds top-30 prospects Karter Knox (No. 20), Billy Richmond (No. 22) and Boogie Fland (No. 26).

The former Owl also announced last month that he had declared for the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his remaining college eligibility. He is expected to interview and work out with teams this month before deciding on his status for next season.

He has until May 29 to withdraw from the draft and return to school.

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Ryan Dunn: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2003 | 6’8 | 7’1 WS | 208 LBS Team: Virginia Agent: CAA / Ty Sullivan Best aggregate mock draft rank : 13 / Worst rank: NR 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24, Dunn averaged 8.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. He shot …

2003 | 6’8 | 7’1 WS | 208 LBS

Team: Virginia

Agent: CAA / Ty Sullivan

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 13 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Dunn averaged 8.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. He shot 54.8 percent from the field, 20.0 percent from three, and 53.2 percent from the foul line.

Alabama freshman forward Jarin Stevenson declares for 2024 NBA draft

The freshman will test the NBA waters

Although he has yet to make an official public announcement, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman forward [autotag]Jarin Stevenson[/autotag] has declared for the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

Stevenson, along with other prospects has one month to go through the NBA draft process before having to decide to whether or not to remain in the draft or return to college.

Stevenson put together his best performance of the season in the Crimson Tide’s first-ever Elite Eight win over Clemson, where he scored a season-high 19 points while converting a season-best five 3-pointers. He played in all 37 of Alabama’s games this past season and made five starts during SEC play. The true freshman averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Stevenson as he goes through the NBA draft process and will provide updates as they become available.

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Tidjane Salaün: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2005 | 6’9 | 7’0 WS | 212 LBS Team: Cholet Basket (France) Agent: Bouna Best aggregate mock draft rank: 10 / Worst rank: 25 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24, Tidjane Salaün averaged 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.2 blocks per …

2005 | 6’9 | 7’0 WS |  212 LBS

Team: Cholet Basket (France)

Agent: Bouna

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 10 / Worst rank: 25

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Tidjane Salaün averaged 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He shot 40.2 percent from the field, 33.1 percent from three, and 80.2 percent from the foul line.

All-American Tyler Kolek among early entrants for 2024 NBA draft

Kolek was named a consensus second-team All-American after averaging a career-high 15.3 points, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Marquette senior guard Tyler Kolek declared for the 2024 NBA draft ahead of the early entry deadline on Saturday, forgoing his last year of college eligibility.

Kolek was named a consensus second-team All-American after averaging a career-high 15.3 points, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 38.8% shooting from 3-point range. He became one of seven players in program history to be a consensus All-American selection.

The 6-foot-3 standout led the country in assists per game and was fourth in assist percentage (42.1). He is second in program history with 697 assists and is one of four Marquette players with at least 1,000 points and 600 assists in a career.

Kolek is projected to be a first-round pick this year, given his ability as a floor general and overall feel for the game. He flourished in the pick-and-roll and fastbreak situations and showed that he could make every pass on the floor to set up his teammates.

The lefty will be able to improve his draft positioning in team interviews and workouts over the predraft process. He will also likely be invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp or the draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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How impactful would Mark Sears return to Alabama basketball be?

If Mark Sears returns, it would carry massive implications for the 2024-2025 Alabama basketball season.

Arguably one of the best players in Alabama Crimson Tide basketball history is contemplating whether he should return to Tuscaloosa for one more year or remain in the 2024 NBA draft. That is fellow Alabama point guard [autotag]Mark Sears[/autotag].

Sears’s return would mean a lot for the Crimson Tide next season. His impact is indescribable at times. The NCAA West Region’s Most Oustanding Player and Bob Cousy Award finalist had one of the best seasons in program history last season. Sears set the single-season scoring record by accumulating 797 points.

If Sears returns, the ceiling is as high as it has ever been for any Alabama basketball team. Alabama head coach Nate Oats has already assembled one of the most talented rosters in the country. Many expect the Crimson Tide to begin the season ranked inside the top-5. Sears’ decision to return would likely have Alabama as a top-3 team to begin the season.

That speaks volumes to the type of player that Sears is. He can score at a high level and is the type of leader that Alabama would need to make another Final Four run next season. His impact would be monumental for Alabama as they look to win their first national title in program history during the 2024-2025 season.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program.

Rob Dillingham: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2004 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 176 LBS Team: Kentucky Agent: Rich Paul and Lucas Newton (Klutch) Best aggregate mock draft rank: 2 / Worst rank: 12 In 2023-24, Dillingham averaged 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. He shot 47.5 …

2004 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 176 LBS

Team: Kentucky

Agent: Rich Paul and Lucas Newton (Klutch)

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 2 / Worst rank: 12

In 2023-24, Dillingham averaged 15.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. He shot 47.5 percent from the field, 44.4 percent from three, and 79.6 percent from the foul line.

All-Big East guard Trey Alexander declares for 2024 NBA draft

Alexander was selected to the All-Big East second team after averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals.

Creighton junior Trey Alexander declared for the 2024 NBA draft ahead of the early entry deadline on Saturday, reportedly forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Alexander was selected to the All-Big East second team after averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 44.6% shooting from the field in 35 games. He ranked sixth in the country in minutes per game (37.3) and ninth in field-goal attempts (520).

The 6-foot-4 guard registered 15 20-point games, including a season-high 31 points on Feb. 25 in a loss to St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. His 15 20-point games were tied for the most in the Big East.

Alexander, who will turn 21 on May 2, told Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility, ending a three-year run with the Bluejays. He will leave as one of 17 players in program history to score at least 1,000 career points (1,376).

He isn’t projected to be drafted. However, he will be able to improve his draft positioning in team interviews and workouts over the predraft process. He could also be invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp or draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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Kansas State junior Arthur Kaluma declares for 2024 NBA draft

Kaluma was an All-Big 12 honorable mention after averaging 14.4 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 42.7% shooting from the field.

Kansas State Wildcats junior Arthur Kaluma declared for the 2024 NBA draft ahead of the early entry deadline on Saturday after one season with the program.

Kaluma was an All-Big 12 honorable mention after averaging 14.4 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 42.7% shooting from the field in 33 games. He ranked fifth in the conference in minutes, averaging 34.5 per game.

The 6-foot-7 forward registered six 20-point games, including a season-high 28 points, 10 rebounds and four assists on Feb. 24 in a win over BYU. He was seventh in the Big 12 in double-doubles (5) and ninth in free throws (118).

Kaluma played his first two years in college at Creighton before transferring to Kansas State in June 2023. He helped lead the Bluejays to 47 wins and two appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a run to the Elite Eight two years ago.

The 22-year-old tested the predraft process last year and ultimately decided to return to school. He capitalized on a larger role with the Wildcats this past season, reaching career highs in points (475), rebounds (231), assists and steals (27) and 3-pointers (51).

Kaluma isn’t projected to be drafted. However, he will be able to improve his draft positioning in team interviews and workouts over the predraft process. He could also be invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp or draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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