Roaring 20's: SEC players in the NBA Mock Drafts

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2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0:

Projecting first-round after entry deadline passes

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3. Charlotte Hornets: Reed Sheppard, Kentucky


The basketball pedigree and lack of off-court stories surrounding him also add value in this circumstance.

7. Memphis Grizzlies: Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
Rob Dillingham fits that mold. His electric offensive upside will immediately translate if used in the right role, while his defense could hold him back.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder*: Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
Dalton Knecht is the type of player who could plug and play in this — or any — offense in the NBA — he promises to fill the role well early on.

17. New Orleans Pelicans*: Kel'el Ware, Indiana
18. Orlando Magic: Ron Holland, G-League

21. New Orleans Pelicans*: Justin Edwards, Kentucky

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Early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 NBA Draft Big Board: Ranking the Top 40 prospects combine

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3. Reed Sheppard, Kentucky


Sheppard is likely the best shooter in the NBA Draft this year, knocking down 52.1% on 4.4 attempts per game. The ability to also contribute as a playmaker and rebounder gives him one of the highest floors.

In addition to the 6-foot-3 guard's established offensive impact, he is an intriguing defensive prospect. He boasts great numbers while often gambling for steals. This approach could look drastically different based on the defenders he plays with in the NBA.

5. Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
Dillingham is an electric scorer and probably the most NBA-ready offensive weapon in the draft class. However, he is also among the least prepared for the nightly challenge of guarding professional guards.

The 6-foot-2 guard came off the bench for Kentucky, shooting 44.4% from 3 and 47.5% overall.

11. Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
Dalton Knecht left no doubt that he can score the basketball at any level. Upping his production while moving from Northern Colorado to Tennessee makes him one of the highest floor players on offense.

The 6-foot-6 wing will now go head-to-head with athletic defenders more often

17. Ron Holland, G-League

Ron Holland was also part of the disastrous G-League Ignite season which saw every player's stock fall.

19. Justin Edwards, Kentucky

Justin Edwards struggled early in the season to make an impact for Kentucky. Despite his high rankings as a recruit, the wing had little offensive impact until turning a corner late.

By the time the season was over, Edwards had raised his shooting percentage to a 48.6, 36.5 split and was able to showcase his defensive ability on the wing.

23. Kel'el Ware, Indiana

Kel'el Ware is a 7-foot center who had a breakout season at Indiana after starting at Oregon as a five-star prospect.

27. Zach Edey, Purdue

28. Mark Sears, Alabama

Mark Sears burst onto the scene as a senior at Alabama, leading his team to the Final Four with clutch plays while averaging 21.1 points

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SEC sends 7 players to NBA Draft Combine, including 3 players voted as 'top 10 players'
Paul Harvey | 12 minutes ago

SEC is prepared to send a strong group of players to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine later this month, including a group of players from John Calipari's final team at Kentucky.

The NBA revealed a list of 78 players invited to the event that will take place from May 12-19 in Chicago. These players will be joined by a small group of standout players from the NBA's G League Elite Camp.

Kentucky will send 4 players to the combine while Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama will each send 1. Here is the group of SEC players:

Trevon Brazile, Arkansas
Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
Justin Edwards, Kentucky
Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
Antonio Reeves, Kentucky
Mark Sears, Alabama
Reed Sheppard, Kentucky

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NBA released a 78-player list for the 2024 Draft Combine in Chicago this month. Teams vote on participants, which include Bronny James.

New "Top 10 Players" ranked for which teams are able to access Combine information:



UConn, fresh off its 2nd straight NCAA Tournament title, is one of the stories of the invites. Dan Hurley's entire starting 5 received invites with star big man Donovan Clingan headlining that group.