2024 NBA Top-15 Mock Draft: Who will be selected in the lottery of this year's draft class?

SG/SF, JL Bourg-en-Bresse

All signs currently point toward the Atlanta Hawks' delaying their decision on who to select until the last possible minute, but Risacher still appears to be the most likely choice.

Not only has Risacher spent most of this year's draft cycle pencilled in as the projected No. 1 picked, but he also drew rave reviews from his workouts in the United States, including his one with the Hawks.

PF/C, Perth Wildcats

Alex Sarr has been considered an option to go No. 1 overall for months, however the universe is seemingly willing the French prospect to the Washington Wizards.

Not only are the Wizards in the market for a versatile big man with massive upside, but Sarr also appears to prefer playing in Washington rather than Atlanta and has refused to work out for the Hawks.

Wherever Sarr ends up, he figures to make an instant impact on defense in the mold of fellow quick-footed 7-footers like Jaren Jackson, Evan Mobley, and Nic Claxton.

PG/SG Kentucky Wildcats

Although this pick is one of the most likely spots in the draft for an early trade, however the Rockets appear to be locked in on Reed Sheppard if they stand pat.

Sheppard's game revolves around knockdown shooting and high-IQ plays, which will allow him to find an important role in the Rockets' offense as he develops over time.

If Sheppard can go on to average similar numbers to the 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists he averaged in college while putting up an amazing 53.6 per cent from the field and 52.1 per cent from 3-point range, the former Wildcat should have a long-successful career.

SG, UConn

Stephon Castle is the most well-rounded player entering the NBA from the college ranks this year and should provide a massive boost to the Spurs or whoever trades into the No. 4 spot.

Castle can make an instant impact as a defender and possesses the playmaking ability to work as a secondary ball handler.

The biggest knock on Castle has been his inability to knockdown 3-point shots at a consistent rate but if he improves as a shooter overtime, Castle will grow into one of the league's more well-rounded players.

SF, G League Ignite

Buzelis's game is seen as perfect for the Detroit Pistons and what has become a never-ending search to put talent around Cade Cunningham.

The 6-foot-9 wing fits the stereotypical build that newly president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon often saw drafted during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans. Detroit's interest in Buzeli has even predated Langdon's hiring.

Last season, Buzeli with the G League Ignite season averaged 14.1 points per game but put up painful shooting percentages of 45.5 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from 3.

SG/SF, Tennessee

Knetch profiles as one of, if not the best, shooter in the draft and is not expected to fall outside the top 10 picks.

His sharp-shooting ability and all-around talent would fit in perfectly next to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, giving the Hornets three young, lengthy scorers around whom to build their foundation going forward.

C, UConn

Clingan's name has been flying up draft boards as draft night draws closer, and some have even connected him to the Hawks at No. 1. However, in this exercise, he finds a new home in Portland.

The Trail Blazers have been showing interest in either of their two lottery picks and would spring to turn in the card if the former UConn Husky is available when their first pick is up.

PG, KK Crvena Zvezda

Not too long ago Topic was considered a lock to go in the top-4 picks until he suffered a torn ACL.

The 6-foot-6 guard will end up needing a redshirt season as he recovers from his injury, but is expected to have no issues returning to full strength next year.

Drafting Topic now and patiently stashing him for a year as he recovers before unleashing him next, Victor Wembanyama would seemingly fit the Spurs model of patiently rebuilding perfectly.

PG/SG, Providence

Carter's stock has improved more than that of other prospects, thanks to his performances in workouts with multiple teams around the league.

Not only has he shown an 'anywhere anytime' attitude when working out for various teams, but his maturity has also impressed during interviews.

Carter excelled in outstanding perimeter defense last season and also took a massive step forward in his production from 3-point range.

Furthermore, his father, former NBA point guard Anthony Carter, also works as a head coach for the Grizzlies, so Devin is sure to have at least one fan in the building.

SF/PF, Colorado

Williams enter this year's draft as the kind of prized highly-valued prospect who can pressure the rim, pass, make plays and potentially defend multiple positions.

He appeared to struggle at times due to an ankle injury that affected his explosiveness throughout the season. Still, before he was hurt, Williams averaged 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 60.6 percent from the field in 14 games.

PG/SG, Kentucky

Despite some concerns over his smaller size, Dillingham's dynamic ballhandling, playmaking, and shot-making skills make him a natural fit in any NBA offence.

The Bulls have been lacking scoring ability in their backcourt next to Colby White, and if he does, in fact, last this long in the draft, Dillingham would be the best player to fill that void.

Standing at 6 feet 1 inches, Dilliingham averaged 15.2 points and 3.9 assists per game this past season, shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from 3-point range.

PF, Cholet

The 18-year-old Salaun is one of the rawest prospects in the draft but presents one of the highest upsides in the draft class.

Salaun is blessed with the sort of physical profile scouts drool over and has flashed enough shot-making skills to make teams believe he has home-run potential.

The Thunder already has a very young roster that would seamlessly assimilate Salaun into the locker room, and it has also been linked with several power forwards ahead of the draft.

SF, G League Ignite

Holland was not only Ignite's most productive player last season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, but he was also one of the team's primary creators.

However, most of Holland's production came in transition rather than in the half-court, which has been a cause for concern among teams.

Despite his below-average true shooting percentage and more turnovers than assists, Holland has a major upside if he can clean up his decision-making issues over time. He is worth the risk for a team like the Kings, who already have a solid backcourt locked in.

SG/SF, Baylor

Walter has worked out for teams throughout the lottery and has quietly raised his stock throughout the pre-draft process.

Although Walter does not possess the dynamic scoring ability of many of the other guards at the top of this year's class, he fits the mold of a 3-and-D floor spacer who adds much-needed intangibles to the lineup.

Portland already has a backcourt filled with guards who can light up the scoreboard, so a player of Walter's caliber would fit the lineup perfectly.

C, Purdue

Edey ended his final season in college as arguably the best player in college basketball last year, but there have been loads of questions related to how his game will translate to the next level.

The 7-foot-4 center averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, and more than two blocks per game on his way to winning back-to-back National Player of the Year awards, but teams have serious questions about his lateral movement and foot speed.

One thing that is helping Edey rise up draft boards despite the concerns has been the sudden shifts in teams away from the small ball lineups that have dominated the last decade in favour of lineups featuring two towering big men.

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