The UConn guard seems like a realistic options for the Charlotte Hornets at No. 6.
There's a wide range of prospects that the Charlotte Hornets will be taking a close look at with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But the one who offers the best combination of fit and value could be UConn guard Stephon Castle.
I'm fully aware that LaMelo Ball is locked up for several years and will continue to anchor down the point, but this isn't a draft where you're looking to land an all-star caliber starter. Castle can bring a defensive tenacity that doesn't currently exist in Charlotte, providing a backcourt option with length off the bench.
"Finding the right player to plug in between LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller is likely a priority for the Hornets, who could use Castle's defensive versatility, unselfishness and willingness to play a role. Along with his upside at 6-foot-7 and 19 years old, Castle showed he can play winning basketball this season alongside other good players and receives consistently strong reports about his approach.
As Givony somewhat mentioned, Castle isn't necessarily locked in as a point. He can play off the ball too and if he does share the court with LaMelo Ball, he'll be asked to master that role in addition to occasionally running the offense when Ball is catching his breath on the bench.schuylercallihangmail.com Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated.
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