The 2024 NBA Draft is set to begin and the excitement in the air is palpable. For the second year in a row, France has once again showcased its talent with four of its players being picked in the first round.
Leading the way was Zaccharie Risacher, who went first overall to the Atlanta Hawks. Alex Sarr followed closely behind, being selected second by the Washington Wizards. College standouts Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, Donovan Clingan from UConn, and Zach Edey from Purdue were also early picks in the first round.
One surprise pick of the night was SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, who was chosen 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. Analysis for all 30 first-round picks can be found on various platforms, providing fans with insights into each player’s strengths and weaknesses.
The NBA Draft is being held over two days this year, with the second round scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Fans can watch the draft live on ABC or ESPN and stream it on platforms like Fubo or ESPN+. The full draft order and results can also be found online along with detailed analysis from Yahoo Sports on each of the 58 picks.
Tonight marks the beginning of a new era in the NBA as we welcome a new generation of young stars into the league. Stay tuned for updates on how these players will make their mark in years to come.
