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The Top 10 HIGHEST CEILING PROSPECTS in The 2024 NBA Draft Class
There’s a lot that goes into determining what makes a player a top prospect in a draft class. You're always factoring in things like fit, production, NBA readiness, and desirable skill sets. But of course the number one, most exciting thing that everyone talks about is: what prospects have the chance to make that leap and become a true all star or superstar level player? Who has that superstar ceiling? Today, we are going to get in to just that. Just for fun, I’ve compiled a list of what I believe to be the 10 highest potential prospects in the 2024 NBA draft class. All other traits have been disregarded, this list is just simply, “who, based on the flashes they have shown or their physical traits, has the chance to be an absolute superstar at the NBA level. Now, keep in mind, this is just discussing theoretical ceilings. A guy could make it on this list even when he’s a prospect rated in, say, the late first as a player overall simply due to the fact that he is not even close to being NBA ready, but has certain traits that if he does develop, could turn out insanely well. It’s totally possible none of these guys end up panning out and being that superstar, but these are the 10 players I feel have the best chance.
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Dalton Knecht: WELCOME TO THE LAKERS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Переглядів 16 тис.День тому
Dalton Knecht’s path to the pros is pretty remarkable. With basically 0 college interest He attended a junior college in Colorado. He then proceeded to get exponentially better every single year of his college career, first transferring to Northern Colorado, then Tennessee in his final year and dominating at every single stop. Now, as he enters the NBA draft, the conversation becomes, “will he ...
Tidjane Salaun: WELCOME TO THE HORNETS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Everyone is looking for the next Giannis in the draft. A late lottery to mid 1st player who is raw but ends up developing into an absolute dominant force that changes the direction of a franchise. The thing about a Giannis is, you never can actually predict it. No one knows who is going to make that crazy leap as a player, and who is going to stagnate and become a wasted pick. But you can TRY t...
Rob Dillingham: WELCOME TO THE TIMBERWOLVES | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Rob Dillingham has to be considered one of the most fun players to watch in the entire 2024 NBA Draft class. Ever since his Donda Academy and Overtime Elite days, he’s had viral video after viral video of his aggressive, over the top style play, and while he came under more control playing in the more organized system of Kentucky this year he still provided a ton of highlights while looking muc...
Donovan Clingan: WELCOME TO THE TRAIL BLAZERS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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UConn was the first team to go back to back to back for the NCAA national title in well over a decade, and one of the only players that was a key cog for BOTH of those UConn teams is Donovan Clingan. In the first year, Clingan played a crucial backup role to dominant college big man Adama Sonogo, but this year, Clingan stepped in and became a dominant player in his own right, becoming a force a...
Reed Sheppard: WELCOME TO THE ROCKETS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Reed Sheppard recently closed out an incredible season as a freshman for the Kentucky Wildcats, even with absurd shot making percentages and really high level defensive numbers, it’s rare to see a player like him as high as he is in mock drafts, but here we are. Many people are stunned he’s being mocked this highly, But there’s a lot of reasons it makes sense. Some people have expressed concern...
Stephon Castle: WELCOME TO THE SPURS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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In winning the national championship this year with UConn, Stephon Castle showed that he has the ability to provide a major supporting role in an elite system. Providing great value as an offensive connector at the 2 guard position and defender for a powerhouse squad that had so much talent that it was hard to stand out. Castle doesn’t want to be seen as just a role playing 2 though, recently s...
Cody Williams: WELCOME TO THE JAZZ | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Cody Williams is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2024 lottery. While a great player in his own right, he hasn’t been able to avoid the connection (and the comparisons) to his older brother, Jalen Williams, of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, Cody Williams is by no means a highly touted prospect because of his brother, he’s a phenomenal player, and a higher rated prospect than Jalen ...
Nikola Topic: WELCOME TO THE THUNDER | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Переглядів 7 тис.Місяць тому
The two most common names mentioned at the top of this year’s draft, Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, both have a compelling case to go #1. Sarr with his athleticism, size, and general skill for a big, and Risacher’s shooting touch and well rounded game. Neither are perfect prospects though, leaving the window open for a different prospect to surprise and go #1 if they look good enough in the ...
Ron Holland: WELCOME TO THE PISTONS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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NBA lottery teams, with the exception of very few, are looking for one thing only, and that’s a potential superstar to bring them out of the bottom of the league and back into contention. Finding a player like that is a lot easier in some drafts than others. Last year, for example, the Spurs didn’t have to try all that hard to find their future superstar. This year, however, things are a bit mo...
Matas Buzelis: WELCOME TO THE BULLS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Matas Buzelis is not the type of player that came out of nowhere. As someone who has been receiving a good deal of hype since his high school mixtape days, Buzelis is now considered one of the best prospects in the 2024 draft. Fitting the exact mold of what NBA teams look for in a stretch 5 type player, Buzelis comes from both a family and a country that has a reputation for producing exception...
Alexandre Sarr: WELCOME TO THE WIZARDS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Looking at this year’s draft, there’s no surefire #1 level prospects like there were last year, so that leaves us with a much less clear picture of who should be going #1. Do you take a higher floor, potentially lower ceiling guy like Zaccharie Risacher, a question mark like Matas Buzelis, or, do you go with the guy with the crazy physical traits and insane potential despite pedestrian stats. I...
Zaccharie Risacher: WELCOME TO THE HAWKS | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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This NBA Draft is a weird one. Last year, we had 3, maybe 4 prospects that would have been surefire #1 guys in this year’s draft. Wemby, Scoot, and Miller easily, with Amen in that conversation as well. When you look at this class as it is, there's legitimately 8-10 guys that show intrigue in various aspects of their game that puts them in the conversation for #1, but all of them have some hole...
Zach Edey: WELCOME TO THE GRIZZLIES | 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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Zach Edey, for the past two seasons, has been the most dominant player in college basketball. Recently being named the 2 time Naismith player of the year, which has only been done two other times in history, Edey has an individual college resume that stacks up well with anyone in at least the past 20 years. However, he has always been perceived as the type of player that does well in college, b...
Kevin Durant vs Larry Bird: Who Was ACTUALLY Better? | NBA Versus
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Kevin Durant vs Larry Bird: Who Was ACTUALLY Better? | NBA Versus
Chet Holmgren Could be Better Than We Thought... | NBA Player Profiles
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Chet Holmgren Could be Better Than We Thought... | NBA Player Profiles
Who is ACTUALLY Better: Devin Booker or Donovan Mitchell? | NBA Versus
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Who is ACTUALLY Better: Devin Booker or Donovan Mitchell? | NBA Versus
You're Wrong About Wilt Chamberlain... | NBA Misconceptions
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You're Wrong About Wilt Chamberlain... | NBA Misconceptions
Who Is ACTUALLY Better: Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? | NBA Versus
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Who Is ACTUALLY Better: Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? | NBA Versus
Can Alperen Sengun be the Next Jokic? | NBA Player Profiles
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Can Alperen Sengun be the Next Jokic? | NBA Player Profiles
Who Was ACTUALLY BETTER: Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? | NBA Versus
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Who Was ACTUALLY BETTER: Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? | NBA Versus
Could the "Brazilian Larry Bird" Have DOMINATED The NBA? | Oscar Schmidt Player Profile
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Could the "Brazilian Larry Bird" Have DOMINATED The NBA? | Oscar Schmidt Player Profile
Could Austin Reaves Really Be a STAR!? | NBA Future Stars
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Could Austin Reaves Really Be a STAR!? | NBA Future Stars
Sasha Vezenkov is the BEST NBA Free Agency Signing NO ONE is Talking About! | NBA Player Profiles
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Sasha Vezenkov is the BEST NBA Free Agency Signing NO ONE is Talking About! | NBA Player Profiles
Who is ACTUALLY Better: Tyrese Haliburton vs Jalen Brunson? | NBA Versus
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Who is ACTUALLY Better: Tyrese Haliburton vs Jalen Brunson? | NBA Versus
When The Denver Nuggets Hired a Witch To CURSE the Indiana Pacers | Weird NBA History
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When The Denver Nuggets Hired a Witch To CURSE the Indiana Pacers | Weird NBA History
The Sky is the Limit for LaMelo Ball | NBA Player Profile: Future Stars
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The Sky is the Limit for LaMelo Ball | NBA Player Profile: Future Stars
Anthony Edwards: The Next Great Shooting Guard? | NBA Player Profile: Future Stars
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Anthony Edwards: The Next Great Shooting Guard? | NBA Player Profile: Future Stars
Keyonte George: WELCOME TO THE JAZZ | 2023 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Deep Dives
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Keyonte George: WELCOME TO THE JAZZ | 2023 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Deep Dives
GG Jackson: WELCOME TO THE GRIZZLIES | 2023 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Deep Dives
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GG Jackson: WELCOME TO THE GRIZZLIES | 2023 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Deep Dives

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @william-uc2oy
    @william-uc2oy День тому

    I’m big on his upside. He needs better footwork. He could end up like Shaq in my mind. If I’m the team I book him for a week or two with Hakeem. If it all takes he will be a major problem. I fully realize the league has moved on from bigs unless you’re Victor but I see something in Zach.

  • @AnonymousChristBeliever777
    @AnonymousChristBeliever777 День тому

    ᶠᵃᵏᵉ

  • @theodoreharris8298
    @theodoreharris8298 День тому

    😂 I disagree if he can play defense against others teams super well or great. He definitely going to be a starter. That's not Rocket science. The hornets was horrible on defense . So think will have more playing time than yall think

  • @stephenhembree4615
    @stephenhembree4615 День тому

    Dude this is starting to feel like it was just meant to be. Idk how many people know this but Dalton's nickname from his teammates at TN was "The White Mamba." The great Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant (R.I.P) only played for the Lakers. And no I'm not saying he's gonna be Kobe. He falls all the way to 17th to a team that has a first time coach who happens to have been Born in Cookeville TN. Idk? Just sayin. Let's go D.K and let's go Lakers!!!!!

  • @shonuf5152
    @shonuf5152 День тому

    Needs to pass more. My concern is that Atlanta has a number of players who want the ball and look to score first.

  • @AllThingsHoops365
    @AllThingsHoops365 День тому

    He averaged 16 and 8 on an ncaa tournament team as a true freshman lol what do you mean not dominant?

  • @coldsoldier313
    @coldsoldier313 2 дні тому

    If he develops a mid-range shot his comp is derozen

  • @EdeSands-do6st
    @EdeSands-do6st 2 дні тому

    makes no sense 😕 he can't shoot 🤦

  • @reesethachosen1
    @reesethachosen1 2 дні тому

    He can shoot to me

  • @tadarriusmims2192
    @tadarriusmims2192 3 дні тому

    As a grizzly fan I think he’s the missing piece. Between him ja an JJJ there’s not much teams can do to stop us 😇 good luck

  • @motish30
    @motish30 3 дні тому

    Rookie of the season.

  • @bennyharderguitar
    @bennyharderguitar 3 дні тому

    The Ant/Rob duo is going to be fun to watch. What a time to be a Wolves fan.

  • @kentmilbrandt3989
    @kentmilbrandt3989 3 дні тому

    Defense is just effort! He is very young and his body will fill out. Mike Conley has been a top player for years and is a shorter player also. He also will have Kat and Ant to take the pressure off.

  • @pogiNis
    @pogiNis 3 дні тому

    100%Def&Def&Def 100%Def&Def&Def D,Knecht

  • @pogiNis
    @pogiNis 3 дні тому

    100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt 100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt D,Knecht

  • @pogiNis
    @pogiNis 3 дні тому

    100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt 100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt D,Knecht

  • @carlweatherspoon752
    @carlweatherspoon752 3 дні тому

    Great job spurs in Draft picks

  • @aturner3246
    @aturner3246 3 дні тому

    As long as players are expected to come in the league and create their own shot, not play an organized half court sets, watch the point guard dribble the length of the floor and force up a shot while not looking at his teammates, not seeking any offensive boards, jacking up 3-pointers from the locker room, celebrating after a dunk and your team is 30 points down with 50 seconds to go, he has an excellent chance to be great!!! I've been a Bull's fan for longer than most, since 1966, but I no longer watch the NBA. The game is an absolute travesty. The Bull's have always been my team and will always be my team, but the game has taken a sad turn.

  • @AdalbertJimenezPortento
    @AdalbertJimenezPortento 3 дні тому

    LET'S GO! LAKERS WIN! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤯 💥 🤯 💥

  • @MakinBacon128
    @MakinBacon128 3 дні тому

    nice prediction

  • @amc1140
    @amc1140 3 дні тому

    Knect is older than Anthony Edwards

  • @TristanandIsolt
    @TristanandIsolt 3 дні тому

    I think saying strength is a weakness is an error. The guy is absolutely ripped and has a 12 pack. Power would be the more accurate word to used as a weakness.

  • @Daveyjdigital
    @Daveyjdigital 4 дні тому

    Awoooo

  • @khalel610
    @khalel610 4 дні тому

    His shooting form looks good. So i think it's his conditioning that needs to improve and of course getting used to the NBA distance.

  • @charliesmarts1
    @charliesmarts1 4 дні тому

    BRO. YOU A VISIONARY

  • @justinah7400
    @justinah7400 4 дні тому

    Imagine how much easier it would be to make 3's if you were 7'2" with a 7'7" wingspan, 9'6" standing reach. That's like an average dude shooting on an 8.5' hoop. Clingan will be a great fit with Scoot Henderson. I'm excited to see that pick and roll with Shaedon, Deni, and Grant on the perimeter to punish double teams in the paint.

  • @Gregor_Von_DOOM
    @Gregor_Von_DOOM 4 дні тому

    he often smothers the ball when going for a shot. that will cause so many variables, but it's something easily fixed. simple drills of just catching the ball clean and going straight up will help his % numbers a lot. Considering the spurs offense that's like a first thing I imagine him getting taught. the spurs started as a bottom 3pt shooting team in the nba but for the most part after the all star break were the best.

  • @silver33
    @silver33 4 дні тому

    G League Ignite is horrible in developing players

  • @timevans4942
    @timevans4942 4 дні тому

    I think he's the man

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      I think he’ll do very well for Memphis

  • @ADIMusic-md1ij
    @ADIMusic-md1ij 4 дні тому

    American players coming into the draft usually cant shoot to save their life but reed is different

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      Yeah, he’s fantastic in that department

  • @nicholasanthonygonzales9985
    @nicholasanthonygonzales9985 4 дні тому

    dope vid!

  • @joeyhoy1995
    @joeyhoy1995 4 дні тому

    I wanted Topic solely based on his ability to be a floor general. I was thinking he could be a Steve Nash type player, and I'm very frustrated OKC ended up with him. Castle is solid though, and I'm glad we didn't keep Dillingham. I really thought grabbing a big shooter like Knecht was our best play at 8 though.

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      I thought Topic would be the pick for SA until the ACL injury. Castle made more sense after that.

    • @joeyhoy1995
      @joeyhoy1995 4 дні тому

      @@hoophierarchy if he gets healthy I think we might regret not grabbing him at 8.

  • @cajypart8212
    @cajypart8212 4 дні тому

    Another french monster is coming next draft: Nolan Traoré (PG, 2006, 6'3). Keep your eyes on him.

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      France really producing a ton of elite talent right now

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      I’m sure I’ll do a profile on him for the next draft season

  • @dezcaughtit3103
    @dezcaughtit3103 4 дні тому

    The best organization when it comes to player development drafted the steal of the draft. Injury is the only reason we got him 🙏😂

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      He could very well end up as a steal. Great value at that pick

    • @dezcaughtit3103
      @dezcaughtit3103 4 дні тому

      @@hoophierarchy Oh I think he’s def a steal, it’s whether he exceeds that n ends up being the best player in this class

    • @ryanb7186
      @ryanb7186 2 дні тому

      @@hoophierarchy Assuming his knees aren't defective, it seems like his floor is that of a solid back up point guard. If his scoring at the rim translates and he learns to shoot threes, he will become a star.

  • @blublockent4413
    @blublockent4413 4 дні тому

    I like everything u said except to be a ball dominant PG he has to shoot great. He's with the Spurs. Tony parker, pop will put him in a system that he will be taking elbow jump shots from 3 and shooting mostly mid range free throw area. He's there to play defense get gritty on loose balls and pass and rebound. He will get his points eventually.

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      I do think he has the talent to come around as a shooter

  • @hueyang5943
    @hueyang5943 4 дні тому

    Jump shot need some work but it's a pick for the timberwolves.👍

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 4 дні тому

      He should definitely work his way in to becoming a quality shooter

  • @thezackast2752
    @thezackast2752 4 дні тому

    Of all the things about Giannis he could emulate I really hope its the DPOY.

  • @AllMediaReviewsPodcast
    @AllMediaReviewsPodcast 5 днів тому

    when he's on the floor with Ant, the defenses will be challenged and he'll see a lot of good matchups and shots.

  • @Frostysnowmania
    @Frostysnowmania 5 днів тому

    Hmm a 6'7 F that can't shoot but is athletic and can defend......I'm having deja Vu rn

  • @videosurfah
    @videosurfah 5 днів тому

    Dont isten to the media

  • @spacecase8888
    @spacecase8888 5 днів тому

    I have a feeling Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves are gonna become pals.

  • @matthewkoleba5327
    @matthewkoleba5327 5 днів тому

    good analysis and great prediction, one thing you didn’t really talk about though was his defense

  • @michaelwatkins9479
    @michaelwatkins9479 5 днів тому

    I feel like we could’ve traded down to get him. Unless we plan on tanking, I don’t see him playing very much for the Hornets. Unless he’s looking like a beast in the g league. This will definitely put the new development team to the test.

  • @JohnCarter-cb2uw
    @JohnCarter-cb2uw 5 днів тому

    The narrativor do not know wat he's talking about because he carry his team in tat champion ship

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 5 днів тому

      What part do you actually disagree with what I said? Because I’m fairly sure I frequently talked about how much of a winning player he is

  • @justinsollenne4787
    @justinsollenne4787 5 днів тому

    dude called this 3 weeks ahead of time?

  • @justin_whitewolf2538
    @justin_whitewolf2538 5 днів тому

    I hope he’s the guy! Let’s go Hornets 🎉

  • @neanam
    @neanam 5 днів тому

    He a wemby buster

  • @neanam
    @neanam 5 днів тому

    You called it 👌🏿

  • @unknowntv6600
    @unknowntv6600 5 днів тому

    What a great pick now I'm excited for summer league

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 5 днів тому

      Summer league is always a good time

  • @scrubs4life598
    @scrubs4life598 5 днів тому

    I hate the pistons, 24% from 3 but yeah let’s be excited for him

    • @hoophierarchy
      @hoophierarchy 5 днів тому

      Most of these guys can’t shoot. This draft is all guys who have potential but aren’t good yet. Holland has a chance to be great but there’s very few players who weren’t a gamble