2024 NBA Draft Thread

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Kid is likely playing himself into top-6 territory at this point.

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[King Ken]

Kid is likely playing himself into top-6 territory at this point.

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I always felt he would be a top 5 pick. He has a lot of SGA in his game. Once pre-draft workouts happen, he'll fly off the board.

[King Ken]

Terrance Shannon Jr. doesn't get talked about enough on here. Easily the 2nd best player in the nation.

[Jamaaliver]

Tyler Kolek as Trae's high scoring backup really appeals to me. That catch and shoot aspect of his game would pair well with Kobe and Jalen.

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[King Ken]

Tyler Kolek as Trae's high scoring backup really appeals to me. That catch and shoot aspect of his game would pair well with Kobe and Jalen.

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If we can come out of the 2024 draft with Edey and Kolek, that would be an amazing haul for us with NBA ready players who know how to play Basketball

[Jamaaliver]

If we can come out of the 2024 draft with Edey and Kolek, that would be an amazing haul for us with NBA ready players who know how to play Basketball

[tbhawksfan1]

Tyler Kolek as Trae's high scoring backup really appeals to me. That catch and shoot aspect of his game would pair well with Kobe and Jalen.

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If we can come out of the 2024 draft with Edey and Kolek, that would be an amazing haul for us with NBA ready players who know how to play Basketball

Don't really like that 28% off the dribble though. It's nice to be able to be set up but what can you do when you ain't

[King Ken]

Tyler Kolek as Trae's high scoring backup really appeals to me. That catch and shoot aspect of his game would pair well with Kobe and Jalen.

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If we can come out of the 2024 draft with Edey and Kolek, that would be an amazing haul for us with NBA ready players who know how to play Basketball

Don't really like that 28% off the dribble though. It's nice to be able to be set up but what can you do when you ain't

It's something he will have to work on. He's a 20-30 range player for a reason

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[CP War Hawks]

George is probably my top guy for the Hawks pick, top 3 for sure.

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[Jamaaliver]

I'd love to get either of these guys in a Hawks jersey for the next 7+ years...

[Jamaaliver]

George is probably my top guy for the Hawks pick, top 3 for sure.

I'm honestly unfamiliar with his game.

What role do you see for the kid in the pros?

Player comparisons? Production? Strengths?

[CP War Hawks]

George is probably my top guy for the Hawks pick, top 3 for sure.

I'm honestly unfamiliar with his game.

What role do you see for the kid in the pros?

Player comparisons? Production? Strengths?

To over simplify it for a Hawks perspective, he's a 6-8 Bogi. Likely 7 foot wingspan, should easily slide into both 2-3 positions. Has real nba range on that jumper.

[Jamaaliver]

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Looks like I'll have to actually put together a thread for Clingan. <sigh>

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[Jamaaliver]

This young man seems like a late riser with a solid chance to sneak into the lottery:

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[Jamaaliver]

Prospect for the 2nd Round:

Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | Creighton | Age: 22.2 | Top 100: No. 52

17.3ppg - 7.6rpg - 7' 1" - 270 lbs

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Kalkbrenner's outstanding senior season, and possibly his Creighton career, came to an end in the Sweet 16 versus Tennessee. He played nearly all 40 minutes, like he has for much of the season and executed Creighton's game-plan to perfection.

The now 7-1 center was a bit player coming into college and has made significant strides every year physically and skillwise while emerging as one of the best big men in college basketball. He plays with outstanding energy, is exceptionally mobile defensively as a phenomenal rim-protector and plays a valuable role offensively as a screen-setting, lob-catching, intelligent ball mover who rarely makes mistakes.

Kalkbrenner even showed some flashes of perimeter shooting this season -- hitting 16 3-pointers in 35 games, something Creighton's coaching staff said he can do much more of based off what he shows in practice. As a surprising pull-up 3-point shooter, his overtime make against Oregon in the round of 32 will go down in memory as a signature moment in his outstanding career, and perhaps something to build on going into the pre-draft process.

His lack of physicality as a rebounder, low-usage offensive prowess and question marks about how exactly his defense will translate to the much faster-paced NBA will likely relegate him to second-round or two-way contract candidate as best, however. He isn't laden with upside, but he doesn't look very far off from being a player a team can throw into an NBA game in the near future. He does have another year of college eligibility at his disposal and would likely make more money at Creighton next season than he would on a two-way contract should he choose to use it. -- Givony

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[Jamaaliver]

Prospect for the 2nd Round:

Baylor Scheierman | SG/SF | Creighton | Age: 23.5 | Top 100: No. 38

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Scheierman ended his college career with a familiar performance, scoring 25 points on a staunch Tennessee defense in a versatile performance for Creighton.

He took on the task of face-guarding Knecht most of the game, making him work hard for his points all night, and did quite a bit of shot creation for the Blue Jays while going 4-for-9 from 3.

At 6-7, Scheierman is an elite offensive player who can handle the ball, pass and hit 3s with significant volume (110 makes in 35 games), giving him an easy niche in the NBA. He is skilled, intelligent and creative with the ball, while showing the ability to make difficult shots running off screens, pulling up off the dribble and spacing the court with deep range and a quick release.

Scheierman's defense will be studied closely in the pre-draft process, and it's likely a major key to his ability to emerge as a rotation player in the NBA. He lacks great length (6-8 wingspan) and strength, doesn't have the most athletic stance and is prone to getting beaten on the perimeter while trying to stay in front of quicker players. He is an outstanding rebounder for a wing, however, and is smart about executing his team's scouting report. During his stint with Creighton, he has made significant strides from his time at South Dakota State, where he struggled defensively. There's an argument to be made that playing fewer minutes with lesser offensive responsibility will allow him to focus more heavily on his work here, as he was simply asked to do too much at times.

What you see is likely what you get with Scheierman, who turns 24 in September, but he has several key ingredients NBA teams are looking for at his position. His feel for the game, shot-making prowess and versatility, give him a great chance to be on an NBA roster next season, and possibly even hear his name called in the late first or early second round. -- Givony

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