The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it.From John Wall in 2010 to Paolo Banchero in 2022, 13 straight drafts began wi
Cholet's Tidjane Salaun holds the ball during the Betclic Elite match against Strasbourg, March 13, 2024 in Strasbourg, France . Salaun is a possible pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. From John Wall in 2010 to Paolo Banchero in 2022, 13 straight drafts began with a one-and-done player. That streak ended last year, when San Antonio selected Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick.
Another Frenchman, Alexandre Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher, could be the top pick in the June 26 draft. If so, it would be the first time that the No. 1 pick in consecutive drafts was someone who didn't play at a U.S. college.Reed Sheppard, a sharpshooter from Kentucky, and Big East freshman of the year Stephon Castle from national champion UConn could be top-five picks after their lone seasons.
Some team may even take a chance on using a first-round pick on Southern California's Bronny James, son of NBA career scoring leader LeBron James.Alexandre Sarr, center, FranceSarr doesn't have the all-around skills of Wembanyama, but then no one really does. He's still extremely talented, an athletic 7-footer who can wreck rims and the hopes of opposing shooters. Sarr's shot still needs some work, but he could end up becoming a franchise player in the next few years.
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