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Kyshawn George Enters NBA Draft

Apr 26, 2024 1:46 AM

Miami freshman Kyshawn George entered the NBA Draft on Thursday and will hire an agent.

George is a projected first-round pick.

"I decided to follow my basketball dream and make it a reality. I did not expect anything from this season besides working on my game and getting better every day," said George.

George averaged 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season.

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Tidjane Salaun Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2024 10:52 AM

Tidjane Saluan of Cholet Basket in France has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Salaun won't turn 19 until mid-August, making him one of the younger prospects in this year's draft class.

In 48 games for Cholet Basket this season, the 6-foot-9 forward has averaged 9.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game. Salaun has shot 40.4% from the field, including 33% on three-pointers. The expectation is that Salaun's offensive game will round to complement his already good defense.

Salaun is projected to be lottery pick by most draft experts.

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Thierry Darlan Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 25, 2024 9:42 AM

Thierry Darlan, who spent most of the season with G League Ignite, has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old wing is currently playing for Bangui Sporting Club out of the Central African Republic in Basketball Africa League qualifiers.

With the Ignite, Darlan averaged 5.4 points and 3.7 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game off the bench. The 6-foot-8 wing has shown better in BAL qualifiers. Darlan has averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks for Bangui Sporting Club.

Most draft experts have Darlan as being picked late in the second round or going undrafted.

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Coleman Hawkins Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 24, 2024 9:01 AM

University of Illinois senior forward Coleman Hawkins has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Hawkins could have played a fifth season of college basketball, due to the NCAA granting players an addition year of eligibility due to COVID-impacted seasons.

Hawkins was a two-year starter for the Illini. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks as a senior.

Hawkins projects to be a late second-round pick or a possible post-draft two-way signee.

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Izan Almansa Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 24, 2024 8:43 AM

G League Ignite forward Izan Almansa has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Almansa is from Spain and has played for Overtime Elite, in addition to the Ignite.

The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Ignite this season. Almansa shot 55% from the field in his lone G League season.

The 18-year-old big man is considered an early second-round pick by most draft experts. At one point, Almansa was considered as a lottery pick. However, a poor season on an underwhelming Ignite team saw the Spanish forward's draft stock drop.

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Zach Edey Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 23, 2024 3:06 PM

Zach Edey has declared for the 2024 NBA draft. 

"I felt like it was time," Edey said. "I showed that I'm a physical presence on offense this season," Edey said. "I also showed I can play defense. I can guard in space, even defend guards."

Edey is one of the most decorated players in college basketball history, the first to win unanimous National Player of the Year honors since Bill Walton in 1973. He led the nation in scoring at 24.9 points per game, and finished third in rebounding at 12.2.

ESPN ranks Edey as the 14th best prospect in the draft class.

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2024 NBA Draft Tiebreakers: Hornets Win Over Blazers For 3rd Best Lottery Odds

Apr 22, 2024 10:26 PM

Six ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken today through random drawings to determine the order of selection for NBA Draft 2024.

The drawings were conducted by NBA President of League Operations Byron Spruell at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The tiebreaker process was overseen by Marc Dieli, a partner from the accounting firm of Ernst & Young.

The results of the drawings:

• The Charlotte Hornets (21-61) won a tiebreaker with the Portland Trail Blazers.

• The Sacramento Kings (46-36) won a tiebreaker with the Golden State Warriors.

• The Philadelphia 76ers (47-35) won a tiebreaker with the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Orlando Magic. Second, third, and fourth place in the tiebreaker drawings went to the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando, and Indiana, respectively.

• The Milwaukee Bucks (49-33) won a tiebreaker with the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns. Second and third place in the tiebreaker drawings went to Phoenix and New Orleans, respectively.

• The Dallas Mavericks (50-32) won a tiebreaker with the New York Knicks.

• The Denver Nuggets (57-25) won a tiebreaker with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Cody Williams Leaves Colorado For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 22, 2024 3:04 PM

Cody Williams has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, leaving Colorado after his freshman season.

Williams is a projected lottery pick as one of college basketball's best defenders. Williams is the younger brother of Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Williams averaged 11.9 points, three rebounds and 1.9 assists on 55.2 percent shooting in 24 game for the Buffaloes.

Williams ranks No. 19 on ESPN's list of Top 100 prospects. 

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Zaccharie Risacher Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 22, 2024 10:02 AM

Projected first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Risacher is widely mocked as a top pick, with most having him is the most likely player to be selected first overall.

Risacher is playing for JL Bourg in France, on a loan from fellow French club ASVEL. In 53 total games, the 6-foot-8 inch forward has averaged 10.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Risacher has shot 45.7% overall, including 38.6% on 3.5 three-point attempts per game.

Risacher turned 18 in early April, which made him eligible to enter this year's draft. He was named to the French senior national team for EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers this past February. Risacher saw limited action in France's victory over Croatia and did not play in France's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Harrison Ingram Enters NBA Draft

Apr 21, 2024 11:48 PM

North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram declared for the NBA Draft over the weekend.

Ingram averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game last season.

UNC have lost two other starters from this season in Armando Bacot and Cormac Ryan.

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Stephon Castle Declares For NBA Draft

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Alex Karaban Declares For Draft, Will Remain College Eligible

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Reed Sheppard Leaves Kentucky For 2024 NBA Draft

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Ron Holland Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

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Alex Sarr Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

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Jared McCain Enters NBA Draft

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Kyle Filipowski Leaves Duke For NBA Draft

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Yves Missi Enters NBA Draft, Hires Agent

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Pelicans Expected To Defer Lakers' First-Round Pick To 2025

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Isaiah Collier Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Hires B.J. Armstrong As Agent

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Rob Dillingham Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Hires Klutch As Agent

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Trevon Brazile Declares For NBA Draft, Hires Agent

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Xaivian Lee Declares For Draft, Will Maintain College Eligibility

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Bronny James To Enter NBA Draft, Transfer Portal

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Bronny James Could Transfer From USC

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Devin Carter Leaving Providence For 2024 NBA Draft

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