Tag: 2024 NBA Draft

Report: Robert Dillingham telling teams he prefers to go to Spurs

According to a recent report, Kentuckuy gurad Rob Dillingham has made it clear that he wants to go to the San Antonio Spurs.

As the 2024 NBA Draft inches closer, the San Antonio Spurs are going to have to make some important decisions. However, it looks as though one potential prospect selection has distinguished himself from the rest. According to LJ Ellis of SpursTalk, Rob Dillingham has made it clear to other teams that he wants to go to San Antonio, and the Spurs are likely to select him with their pick if he’s available.

“Dillingham’s camp is telling anyone who will listen that his preferred landing spot is in San Antonio,” Ellis wrote. “Multiple scouts have told me it’d be surprising if the Spurs pass on Dillingham due his seamless fit next to Victor Wembanyama. ‘If [Dillingham] is on the board, I’m convinced the Spurs pick him — even with the first pick,” a scout for a Western Conference team told me.'”

Adding a guy like Dillingham to the roster would give the Spurs a huge boost in the shot-creation department, as well as a top-notch ball-handler.

The duo of Dillingham and Victor Wembanyama would immediately be one of the best young tandems in the NBA.

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Should the Chicago Bulls consider drafting Purdue center Zach Edey?

Is Purdue center Zach Edey a good 2024 NBA Draft target for the Chicago Bulls?

This offseason will be an important one for the Chicago Bulls as they try to reshape the roster. Trading Zach LaVine is reportedly still their top priority, but they should be trying to do anything they can to fix their future. Arturas Karnisovas has already admitted that their current core isn’t working, so a shake-up should be imminent.

While the trade market and free agency will be important for Chicago, the 2024 NBA Draft will also be a huge chance for them to add new talent. More specifically, it will give them an opportunity to add to their young core, which is now highlighted by point guard Coby White, who just finished second in Most Improved Player voting.

A recent mock draft had the Bulls picking Purdue big man Zach Edey, and the Bulls Digest YouTube channel discussed the idea in a video.

Adding Edey to the mix could be an intriguing idea, considering how unsure people are of what he will be at the NBA level. High-risk, high-reward?

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All-American Caleb Love added to early entrant list for 2024 NBA draft

Arizona senior Caleb Love was among six prospects added to the early entrant list to be eligible for selection in the 2024 NBA draft.

Arizona senior Caleb Love was among six prospects added to the early entrant list for the 2024 NBA draft, the league announced on Wednesday.

Prospects with remaining college eligibility had until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. EDT to declare for the draft. The NBA initially announced on Tuesday that 195 players had filed as early entry candidates, the fewest players since 2017.

However, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, more prospects were expected to be added after a mishap in the league office prevented them from being included in the original group. The early entrant list has been expanded to 201 with the inclusion of Love and others.

Love was voted a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and the Pac-12 Player of the Year after averaging 18 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals on 41.3% shooting from the field with the Wildcats. He finished fourth in the conference in scoring.

The 6-foot-4 guard transferred to Arizona in May 2023 after spending three years at North Carolina. He finished with 1,476 career points in 101 games with the Tar Heels and made 200 3-pointers, which ranks eighth in program history.

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

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

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Big East Defensive Player of the Year Ryan Kalkbrenner to return to Creighton for 5th year

Kalkbrenner was the Big East Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight year, averaging 17.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks.

Creighton senior Ryan Kalkbrenner announced Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he will utilize his fifth year of eligibility and return to school for the 2024-25 season.

Kalkbrenner was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year for a third straight season, averaging 17.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 1.3 assists on 64.6% shooting from the field. He ranked second in the country in blocks per game and seventh in field-goal percentage.

The 7-footer became the third Big East player to win the award at least three times, joining Patrick Ewing (four times; 1982-1985) and Alonzo Mourning (three times; 1989-1990, 1992). He also became the first Creighton player since 1985 to have at least 100 blocks in a season (107).

Kalkbrenner was among the undergraduates who declared for the 2024 NBA draft ahead of the early entrant deadline. He was expected to test the predraft process for the second consecutive summer and ultimately return to school for a fifth year.

With their defensive anchor back, the Bluejays also add No. 38 prospect Jackson McAndrew and No. 64 prospect Larry Johnson to the roster next season. The program also signed Ty Davis, the 25th-ranked combo guard in the class.

The Bluejays have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in each year with Kalbrenner on the roster. He has more March Madness appearances (11) and wins (8) than any player in program history and is one of two to play in four tournaments.

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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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