The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards are the favorites to win the first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Both franchises will have a 14.0 percent chance at No. 1 overall.

The most interesting ping pong balls to watch will be the Toronto Raptors—they'll give their pick to the Spurs if it lands outside the top six.

With no consensus top prospect, rankings or tiers, that means fit will play a bigger role than usual when predicting the draft.

The NBA combine in May will be the next big opportunity for prospects to move the needle, which is something we see many do year after year in Chicago.

*Note this story published prior to Monday's tiebreakers.

1. Detroit Pistons: Alex Sarr

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 1

Team: Perth Wildcats

Position: PF/C

Size: 7'1", 216 lbs

Age/Year: 18

Nationality: French

Pro Comparison: Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Detroit Pistons will head into the lottery with the worst record and a 14.0 percent chance at No. 1. They'll be drafting in best-player-available mode regardless of where they wind up.

The issue right now is identifying that best player. There still isn't any consensus top pick or even an agreed-upon top tier, which could allow fit to play a bigger role than normal at No. 1.

Alex Sarr will have a strong case here for Detroit, with 7'1" size, athleticism and translatable defense that create a high floor, plus shooting potential and ball-handling flashes that hint at offensive upside and a chance for the big man to play some power forward.

Zaccharie Risacher would slide into Detroit's lineup the easiest, but limited creation feels problematic for a wing, and his current shooting slump could raise questions about his supposed bread-and-butter skill.

2. Washington Wizards: Rob Dillingham

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 2

Team: Kentucky

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'3", 176 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Darius Garland

At the ground floor of a rebuild, the Washington Wizards will only think about drafting the best player available. There will be a handful of prospects capable of earning that title from their front office, including Rob Dillingham, whose core skills—shot-creation and shotmaking—could give him an extra edge.

A disappointing showing in Kentucky's loss to Oakland (32 games into the season) shouldn't affect the team's evaluation. His slick ball-handling and efficient ball-screen offense both look highly translatable, and he finished the season shooting 44.4 percent on 4.5 three-point attempts per game, showing the ability for drill jumpers off the dribble (39.3 percent) and catch (47.8 percent).

An excellent float game helps make up for his athletic shortcomings, and he wound up with an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio, a good sign for his potential to be used more as a lead guard than a bench spark or scoring specialist.

3. Portland Trail Blazers: Zaccharie Risacher

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 4

Team: JL Bourg-en-Bresse

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'8", 204 lbs

Age/Year: 19

Nationality: French

Pro Comparison: Harrison Barnes

Despite a late-season slump, there is still belief in Zaccharie Risacher's shotmaking. The Portland Trail Blazers figure to be drawn to the idea of giving Scoot Henderson a 6'8" shooter and athletic finisher.

With his jumper off lately, it was a good sign to see him convert five two-point field goals against Paris, showing off his slashing, some finishing strength and bounce on a contested two-handed alley-oop.

Still, the appeal to Risacher focuses mostly on three-and-D, as the eye test buy his high, quick release, while his positional size, length and foot speed consistently pop on defensive contests.

4. Charlotte Hornets: Reed Sheppard

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 3

Team: Kentucky

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'3", 187 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Kirk Hinrich

There is still plenty debate about over Reed Sheppard's ceiling. There are buyers in his elite shooting, passing, defensive instincts and potential to show more off the dribble, and there are skeptics who question his size, creation and defensive projection.

If the Hornets are buyers, they should see an appealing fit with Sheppard and LaMelo Ball, an ideal complement thanks to his size and ability to play/defend some at the 2. Sheppard could give Charlotte some secondary playmaking, high IQ and another sniper to play alongside Brandon Miller.

The next step in the scouting process on Sheppard is finding out official measurements. Prospects are no longer able to duck them at the NBA combine.

5. San Antonio Spurs: Nikola Topić

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 9

Team: KK Crvena Zvezda

Position: PG

Size: 6'6", 198 lbs

Age/Year: 18

Nationality: Serbian

Pro Comparison: Goran Dragić

The San Antonio Spurs seem like a match for Nikola Topić, mostly due to the team's glaring need for a lead playmaker. The question is whether they would consider him if they wind up picking earlier in the top three.

They should be more willing to look past his three-point percentages and defensive outlook at No. 5, though, given the wild scoring and passing production he put up this year at 18 years old.

Topić hasn't played since January 4, but he's expected back for the Adriatic League playoffs.

There is still scouting left to be done considering how much time he missed, but he's also delivered a large sample size of convincing pick-and-roll play, rim pressure and finishing. And though his jump shot isn't a strength yet, he's demonstrated plenty of shotmaking confidence and backed up flashes with impressive free-throw numbers.

6. Toronto Raptors: Stephon Castle

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 5

Team: Connecticut

Position: SG

Size: 6'6", 215 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Anthony Black

The Toronto Raptors are in the No. 6 spot pre-lottery, and they'll need to remain in the top six to avoid having to send their pick to the San Antonio Spurs.

Keeping it could lead them to looking hard at Stephon Castle after a strong national title run, where he was able to showcase his scoring versatility, comfortable playmaking and defense.

His shooting will remain a hot topic and a likely weakness early in his career. But aside from it being improvable, he has shown he can impact games in a variety of other ways, and he has the mentality and unselfishness to thrive to prioritize winning plays over scoring stats.

Between Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, Dyson Daniels, Jeremy Sochan and Scottie Barnes, we continue to see lottery teams willing to look past shooting struggles for two-way versatility.

7. Memphis Grizzlies: Ron Holland

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 7

Team: G League Ignite

Position: SF

Size: 6'6", 204 lbs

Age/Year: 18

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Cam Whitmore

The Memphis Grizzlies figure to give Donovan Clingan a hard look if he's available. But Jaren Jackson Jr. has seemingly transitioned full-time to the 5, which would limit Clingan's opportunities in Memphis.

Ron Holland should also find himself in the best-player-available conversation at No. 7, and the Grizzlies could deem him more interchangeable with 6'6" size, explosive athleticism and defensive quickness.

At worst, he projects as a high-level energizer who'll provide rim pressure and finishing if nothing else improves. But over the course of the G League season, we saw enough signs of ball-handling and tough shotmaking for scouts to feel optimistic about the 18-year-old's ability to develop more offensively in the half court.

8. Utah Jazz: Dalton Knecht

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 8

Team: Tennessee

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'6", 204 lbs

Age/Year: 22, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Wally Szczerbiak

Despite the loss to Purdue, Dalton Knecht added another special scoring performance to a resume that already shows 30-40-point games against Kentucky, Auburn, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

He put up 37 points in the Elite Eight off mostly signature shotmaking that scouts deem translatable, given his size, stroke and general shooting versatility. He seemingly has an ideal skill set for a complementary role at the next level, where he can space the floor, curl off screens and take dribble handoffs into pull-ups or drives.

Turning 23 years old this month, Knecht will have some skeptics who worry about age for a lottery pick. But most teams won't be overly picky in 2024. The idea of adding a plug-and-play scorer with a valued core skill and professional approach will look appealing outside the top five.

9. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Donovan Clingan

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 6

Team: Connecticut

Position: C

Size: 7'2", 280 lbs

Age/Year: 20, Sophomore

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Rudy Gobert

Early lottery teams eyeing centers may have trouble talking themselves into Donovan Clingan, even if his defense feels like one of the surest bets in the draft.

At some point outside of this year's top five, though, it becomes easier to justify adding depth.

Given Clingan's size, strength, length and effectiveness at the college level, teams should ultimately feel they can bank on his rim protection, which could hold extra weight in a draft lacking offensive star power.

10. Atlanta Hawks: Matas Buzelis

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 10

Team: G League Ignite

Position: SF

Size: 6'8", 209 lbs

Age/Year: 19

Nationality: American/Lithuanian

Pro Comparison: Hedo Türkoğlu

Matas Buzelis showcased enough scoring versatility, athleticism and defensive playmaking to maintain a spot in this year's lottery discussion. Inconsistency and disappointing three-point shooting numbers have also affected scouts' confidence.

Buzelis should have a legitimate opportunity to improve his stock during workouts, where he can help ease concerns over a 26.1 three-point percentage that everyone expected to be significantly higher out of Sunrise Christian Academy.

11. Chicago Bulls: Cody Williams

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 11

Team: Colorado

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'9", 190 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Jaden McDaniels

Cody Williams' draft range remains wide within the lottery entering the pre-draft process.

He could go in the top five to a patient team that values the two-way wing archetype and wants to bet on more creation and shooting development. He could also slide into the Nos. 10-14 range if enough teams see too lengthy a project based on low-volume perimeter shotmaking and limited off-the-dribble game.

He did finish the year on a high note in a loss to Marquette, looking more aggressive with drives, hitting a three and delivering some impressive defensive sequences.

Despite lacking the traditional skill set of a go-to scoring wing, he found different ways to pick up buckets from on and off the ball. At 6'9", he showed he can defend guards. And he should have "knows how to play" written on most scouting reports. He'll go to a team that chooses not to overthink the tape that shows a raw offensive player.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Rockets): Devin Carter

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 15

Team: Providence

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'3", 195 lbs

Age/Year: 22, Junior

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Derrick White

Devin Carter was quick to announce his decision to enter the draft after a breakout year showing significant offensive improvement, a needle-mover for one of the nation's top perimeter defenders.

He closed the year with another outstanding performance, putting up 27 points on 14 shots against Marquette.

Regardless of the scoring outbursts this year, he's going to earn NBA minutes and paychecks off versatility and intangibles. For a 6'3" guard, the 32 blocked shots and 8.7 rebounds per game are telling.

Unteachable defensive intensity, toughness and instincts separate Carter and fuel his identity, though he's entered the lottery conversation by developing into a dangerous shot-maker and crafty pick-and-roll ball-handler.

13. Sacramento Kings: Jared McCain

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 12

Team: Duke

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'3", 197 lbs

Age/Year: 20, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Immanuel Quickley

North Carolina State's upset win over Duke overshadowed Jared McCain's 32-point game, which was the second time he went for 30-plus in the NCAA tournament.

He's become one of the draft's most convincing shotmakers, and though his size and athletic limitations do raise questions, he's shown plenty of ways to compensate with his crafty ball-handling and pace, shooting versatility, touch shots in the lane and finishing adjustments.

Teams will view McCain as either a scoring combo and secondary playmaker or offensive spark to bring off the bench.

14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Warriors): Kyle Filipowski

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 13

Team: Duke

Position: PF/C

Size: 7'0", 248 lbs

Age/Year: 20, Sophomore

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Santi Aldama

A strong sophomore season for Kyle Filipowski ended in disappointing fashion in the Elite Eight, with his three-point shot not falling and North Carolina State's physical bigs forcing tougher two-point attempts.

But the biggest scouting takeaway was that he struggled defensively to contain DJ Burns Jr.'s strength and footwork in the post. It served as a reminder that Filipowski should be better suited to play the 4 most nights in the NBA.

Overall, his draft stock remains relatively unchanged after he hit three threes against Houston and totaled eight assists through the tournament's first two rounds. Shooting range, post skill, improved finishing and passing and defensive mobility create versatility that should lock Filipowski into the late-lottery/mid-first-round range.

While he doesn't project as a top option like he was at Duke, he checks the right complementary boxes to make a quick transition to a supporting stretch 4 or 5 role.

*Check out our Full Kyle Filipowski 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report.

15. Miami Heat: Isaiah Collier

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 14

Team: USC

Position: PG

Size: 6'5", 210 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Tyreke Evans

Isaiah Collier remains one of the more interest names to track pre-draft.

The positional size, unique physicality, ball-handling and shiftiness, acrobatic finishes and playmaking flashes created signs of upside. Underwhelming shooting and a high turnover rate raised concerns over his projected efficiency. And given his ball-dominant style, he won't be a fit for most lottery teams' starting lineups.

The fit part stops mattering after around No. 10, when teams will accept drafting a bench spark. While it's entirely possible Collier's jump shot and decision-making improve, early on his career, he's going to be valued for his ability to provide speed, rim pressure and creation off the bench.

16. Orlando Magic: Tristan da Silva

Previous mock draft spot: No. 16

School/team: Colorado

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'9", 220 lbs

Age/Year: 22, Senior

Nationality: German/Brazilian

Pro comparison: Kyle Kuzma

A strong three-game NCAA tournament (18.0 PPG, 60.0 percent FG) helped Tristan da Silva continue to sell his scoring versatility and IQ for passing and defense.

The lack of explosiveness and physicality brings down his perceived ceiling, but he's too big, skilled and efficient for it to matter outside the lottery.

Regardless of how much his athletic limitations hold him back, teams can bank on his shooting, passing and overall discipline.

17. Toronto Raptors (via Pacers): Terrence Shannon Jr.

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 17

Team: Illinois

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'6", 225 lbs

Age/Year: 23, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Kelly Oubre Jr.

Front offices will debate Terrence Shannon Jr.'s speed, slashing, shotmaking improvement and defensive tools versus age, streaky shooting and a reliance on high usage and athleticism. Their investigation into rape allegations will be the most important part of predraft homework.

Illinois recently decided to drop its investigation, citing insufficient evidence. However, a criminal case in Kansas remains open, and Shannon will have an important hearing on May 10.

The results will obviously be critical for his draft stock, as will each team's own findings. Otherwise, his on-court development, which resulted in 23.0 points and 2.4 threes per game, has earned him lottery grades.

18. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers): Kel'el Ware

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 18

Team: Indiana

Position: C

Size: 7'0", 242 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Sophomore

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Brook Lopez

It seems like Kel'el Ware could only rise during a predraft process that will highlight his outstanding measurements, athleticism and comfort level shooting threes.

Though he struggled during Indiana's finale and loss to Nebraska, he mostly had a strong last two months in terms of scoring and impact.

Narratives that point out empty stats or low-impact production have lost steam. He delivered more consistently in one-on-one situations around the basket while also flashing bonus shotmaking touch and range that create more offensive upside.

19. Philadelphia 76ers: Ja'Kobe Walter

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 19

Team: Baylor

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'5", 195 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

After struggling during the Big 12 tournament, Ja'Kobe Walter scored 19 and 20 points against Colgate and Clemson, respectively, in the NCAAs. He showed exactly what the scouting report read all season: catch-and-shoot shotmaking, physical line-driving and limited creativity off the dribble.

In 35 games, he had 75 threes, 145 made free throws and just 50 assists, numbers that clearly reflect his strengths and weaknesses.

Walter figures to interest late-lottery to mid-first-round teams that could use more wing depth and see a three-and-D rotation player.

20. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tyler Smith

Previous mock draft spot: No. 20

Team: Ignite

Nationality: American

Position: PF

Size: 6'11", 224 lbs

Age: 19

Pro comparison: Channing Frye

There will be a long list of teams trying to get Tyler Smith in for workouts. His production and shooting this year felt unexpected, but it earned scouts' attention, given the obvious appeal to a 6'11" forward who made 58 threes in 43 games.

There are some questions about his defensive upside and whether he'll be a threat to put the ball on the floor. But in the mid-to-late first round, there should be enough teams interested in just adding a surefire, frontcourt shotmaker and finisher.

21. New Orleans Pelicans (via Bucks): Yves Missi

Previous mock draft spot: No. 26

School: Baylor

Nationality: Cameroon

Position: C

Size: 7'0", 235 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Pro comparison: Mark Williams

A quiet game in a loss to Clemson capped off a productive season of 63 dunks, interior defense and occasional face-up drives for Yves Missi.

Teams interested in adding another easy-basket target and shot-blocker will have to assess Missi versus Zach Edey, who's far more productive and skilled but also older and less athletic/mobile.

Missi's 61.6 free-throw percentage and 13 total assists are worth thinking about, but given his tools, foot speed, coordination and leaping, it's also easy to picture his finishing, switchability and rim protection carrying over.

22. Milwaukee Bucks (via Pelicans): Tidjane Salaun

Previous mock draft spot: No. 25

Team: Cholet

Nationality: French

Position: PF

Size: 6'9", 212 lbs

Age: 18

Pro comparison: Obi Toppin

Tidjane Salaun is coming off an 18-point game that highlighted his strengths as a shotmaker (4 3PTM), finishing weapon and defensive playmaker.

The story on Salaun has been the same all year. He's a streaky shooter who otherwise is reliant on his physical tools and athleticism around the basket.

23. Phoenix Suns: Zach Edey

Previous mock draft spot: No. 21

School/team: Purdue

Position: C

Size: 7'4", 300 lbs

Age: 21, Senior

Nationality: Canadian

Pro comparison: Jonas Valančiūnas

With a 37-point effort in the national championship game, Zach Edey finished Purdue's NCAA tournament run averaging 29.5 points.

He's changed a number of minds regarding his pro outlook and potential to carve out an NBA role, even without adding any modern skills. His combination of 7'4" height and one-handed touch creates a tremendous advantage in the post. And improved mobility has led to increased, quicker defensive court coverage around the key.

As we saw against Connecticut's Donovan Clingan, he could still be predictable playing with his back to the basket. And NBA offenses will have an obvious game plan to put him in ball-screen situations and pull him away from the basket. Connecticut picked up two big second-half baskets against him as he failed to retreat back to the rim to contest the roll man.

Still, Edey should still be able to justify consideration in the teens or 20s for a team that could use more easy baskets, physicality inside and shot-blocking.

24. New York Knicks (via Mavericks): Johnny Furphy

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 22

Team: Kansas

Position: SF

Size: 6'9", 202 lbs

Age/Year: 19, Freshman

Nationality: Australian

Pro Comparison: Cam Johnson

Johnny Furphy has scored an invite to Australia's preliminary national team for the Paris Olympics. He's earned fans this year with a combination of 6'9" size, shooting, play-finishing and intangibles that point to an easy off-ball fit for any lineup.

He may ultimately be more appealing to established, competitive rosters that can afford to wait on his physical development and aren't concerned about upside.

25. New York Knicks: Kevin McCullar Jr.

Previous mock draft spot: No. 23

School/team: Kansas

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'7", 214 lbs

Age: 23, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Josh Hart

Kansas ruled Kevin McCullar Jr. out for the NCAA tournament before it started, and the conversation heading into predraft now revolves around his knee.

The Jayhawks looked like a different team without him, which speaks to his impact and wide-ranging contributions getting Kansas into offense, finishing plays, making shots and defending opponents' top wings.

Scouts buy his versatility and defense for a supporting NBA role, though he'll have to avoid any medical report concerns predraft.

26. Washington Wizards (via Clippers): Kyshawn George

Previous mock draft spot: No. 28

Team: Miami

Position: SG/SF

Size: 6'8", 205 lbs

Age/Year: 20, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Dalano Banton

The combination of 6'8" size, 40.8 percent three-point shooting, ball-handling and passing skills create an archetype and intrigue that Kyshawn George may ride into the first round.

Zero explosion and a 46.7 two-point percentage does hint at some bust potential. It wouldn't be surprising if he was advised to skip scrimmaging at the combine and continue to sell his fluidity and shot during workouts.

27. Minnesota Timberwolves: Harrison Ingram

Previous mock draft spot: No. 27

School/team: North Carolina

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'7", 235 lbs

Age: 21, Junior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Naji Marshall

Harrison Ingram could go in the first round to a team that sees an easy fit with shooting and passing skills for a connector.

Then again, he could also find himself still on the board in the 30s or 40s if teams are concerned about his weight, athleticism and the validity of this year's 38.5 three-point percentage, considering he struggled through two seasons at Stanford and hasn't broke 67.0 percent from the free-throw line.

28. Denver Nuggets: Bobi Klintman

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 30

Team: Cairns Taipans

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'8", 215 lbs

Age: 21

Nationality: Swedish

Pro Comparison: De'Andre Hunter

Bobi Klintman has started preparing for the draft after an encouraging season in the NBL, showing teams his transition ball-handling, shooting range, athleticism around the rim, some live-dribble passing and strong defensive tools.

While he hasn't established one signature skill, versatility and fit have become selling points for an NBA combo forward.

29. Utah Jazz (via Thunder): Tyler Kolek

Previous mock draft spot: No. 29

Team: Marquette

Position: PG

Size: 6'3", 195 lbs

Age/Year: 23, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Jason Preston

Though the scouting report hasn't changed on Tyler Kolek from one season to the next, he made more fans this year with his advanced ball-screen feel and crafty finishes.

He's going to draw interest from teams that could use a second-unit engine capable of creating and setting the table, though his efficient catch-and-shoot stroke figures to also give him an extra scoring method from off the ball.

30. Boston Celtics: DaRon Holmes II

Previous mock draft spot: No. 46

School/team: Dayton

Position: C

Size: 6'10", 235 lbs

Age: 21, Junior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Trayce Jackson-Davis

DaRon Holmes II enters this predraft process with more momentum than he had last year. Improved range, handles/body control attacking the basket and passing have raised his draft stock, and he's coming off a 23-point, 11-rebound, three-assist, four-stock game with a pair of threes against Arizona in the NCAA tournament.

There still seems to be some reluctance from scouts who question his defensive fit and how translatable his shot and face-up game are. But the believers out there do sound high on Holmes, and it's sounding possible that one of them could use a first-round pick to get him.

31. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons): Jaylon Tyson

Previous mock draft spot: No. 31

Team: California

Nationality: American

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'7", 215 lbs

Age/Year: 21, Junior

Pro comparison: Caleb Martin

Jaylon Tyson figures to get looks from teams starting in the mid-to-late first round after a breakout season averaging 19.6 points and 3.5 assists.

A 30.1 percent usage on a 13-19 California team does cast a cloud over his statistical production. But the eye test clearly shows a scorer with NBA traits and skills, including 6'7" size, ball-handling for creation/playmaking and tough shotmaking.

Tyson should be able to help himself by standing out during NBA combine scrimmages.

32. Utah Jazz (via Wizards): KJ Simpson

Previous mock draft spot: No. 33

School: Colorado

Nationality: American

Position: Guard

Size: 6'2", 189 lbs

Age/Year: 21, Junior

Pro comparison: Cole Anthony

While there will always be skeptics in undersized scoring guards, KJ Simpson demonstrated the type of craftiness, high-level shotmaking and competitiveness for teams to bet on a 6'2" guard overcoming some physical limitations. At least if the gamble only requires a pick in the late 20s or second round.

He had an ultra-productive and efficient season that continued into the NCAA tournament. A contested, game-winning dribble jumper against Florida gave Colorado a second win.

A 43.1 percent catch-and-shoot guard who hit 42.7 percent of his pull-ups and 43.2 percent of his mid-range shots, totaled 110 made half-court buckets at the rim and registered a 25.0 assist percentage in three consecutive season, Simpson is still likely to go late in the draft due to size and athletic question marks.

33. Portland Trail Blazers (via Hornets): Pacome Dadiet

Previous mock draft spot: No. 36

Team: Ratiopharm Ulm

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'8", 210 lbs

Age/Year: 18

Nationality: French

Pro Comparison: Isaac Okoro

Officially entering the draft, Pacome Dadiet could become a popular sleeper or target due to his big-wing archetype, shooting versatility and motor.

Between his age, efficient production in the German League and EuroCup and an adaptable, off-ball game, he seems to have a high floor and a trajectory to hit some upside.

34. Milwaukee Bucks (via Blazers): Dillon Jones

Previous mock draft spot: No. 34

School/Team: Weber State

Nationality: American

Position: SF

Age/Year: 22, Junior

Size: 6'6", 235 lbs

Pro comparison: Tosan Evbuomwan

Dillon Jones should be attending his second NBA combine in May, this time with executives more familiar with his game.

While there is still some debate over his NBA fit, there are bound to be certain teams willing to take a chance on a 6'6" ball-handler whose creation, live-dribble passing, physicality and shotmaking translated to 20.8 points, 9.8 boards, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

35. San Antonio Spurs: Carlton Carrington

Previous mock draft spot: No. 32

School/team: Pittsburgh

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'5", 190 lbs

Age: 18, Freshman

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Carlton Carrington could generate first-round consideration, but he's not a lock, which will lead to an interesting decision over whether to scrimmage at the NBA combine.

It's easy to see the appeal to a 6'5", 18-year-old guard who averaged 4.1 assists and 2.0 threes and hit 102 pull-up jumpers. There are just questions about his lack of quickness and burst, which limited his rim pressure and led to a red-flag low steal rate.

36. Indiana Pacers (via Raptors): Ajay Mitchell

Previous mock draft spot: No. 37

School/team: UC Santa Barbara

Position: PG

Size: 6'5", 190 lbs

Age: 21, Junior

Nationality: Belgian

Pro comparison: Andrew Nembhard

Currently viewed as second-round pick by scouts, Ajay Mitchell will have a key opportunity to improve his image against power-conference guards and more mid-major stars during NBA combine scrimmages

His year ended with him scoring over 35 points in two of Santa Barbara's final three games. A weak strength of schedule, record (seventh in the Big West) and his lack of three-point volume work against him. But there will be believers in his scoring translating based on how effectively he uses change of speed to get to spots and touch shots/adjustments around the paint.

Plus, despite taking just 2.9 threes in 31.5 minutes as a third-year college guard, he made them at a solid rate (39.3 percent), burying free throws (85.8 percent) and demonstrating the shotmaking versatility to connect off the catch and dribble.

37. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Grizzlies): Ulrich Chomche

Previous Mock Draft Spot: No. 24

Team: NBA Africa Academy

Position: C

Size: 6'11", 225 lbs

Age/Year: 18

Nationality: Cameroon

Pro Comparison: Serge Ibaka

Scouts sounded surprised to hear Ulrich Chomche declare so quickly after the Nike Hoop Summit. He had some nice moments in Portland that showcased his athleticism around the rim, vision and shooting potential, but overall he still seemed far away without a bankable offensive skill or much aggression.

The idea of a rim protector with potential range, passing skill and some post touch could be enough for a patient team in the late 20s or 30s. But it seemed fairly obvious last week that he won't be of much use over the next year or two.

38. New York Knicks (via Jazz): Jamal Shead

Previous mock draft spot: No. 38

School/team: Houston

Position: PG

Size: 6'1", 200 lbs

Age: 21, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Jevon Carter

While a lack of size and questionable shooting will limit Jamal Shead's first-round looks, translatable defense, playmaking and toughness point to a backup point guard role and second-round value.

39. Memphis Grizzlies (via Nets): Baylor Scheierman

Previous mock draft spot: No. 35

School/team: Creighton

Position: SF

Size: 6'7", 205 lbs

Age: 23, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Joe Ingles

Baylor Scheierman went out swinging in Creighton's loss to Tennessee with 25 points off deep shooting and some improvised shotmaking.

He finished the season with 110 three-point makes and a 19.9 assist percentage, numbers that reflect shooting and passing skills, which don't require plus athletic traits.

40. Portland Trail Blazers (via Hawks): Adem Bona

Previous mock draft spot: No. 39

School/team: UCLA

Position: C

Size: 6'10", 245 lbs

Age: 21, Sophomore

Nationality: Turkish/Nigerian

Pro comparison: Isaiah Jackson

NBA teams should know what they're getting and what they're not with Adem Bona.

He can bring instant defensive activity/switchability and athletic finishing. And he'll remain a threat in the post with his drop steps into hooks.

Being foul- and turnover-prone will just mean a reduced role, likely one off the bench for the foreseeable future.

41. Philadelphia 76ers (via Bulls): Ryan Dunn

Previous mock draft spot: No. 39

School/team: Virginia

Position: PF

Size: 6'8", 216 lbs

Age/Year: 21, Sophomore

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Matisse Thybulle

It would be a surprise to see Ryan Dunn participating in NBA combine scrimmages. Instead, he figures to let his athletic testing results do the selling. He seems poised to put up near top-of-the-class verticals and quickness/reaction times.

He finished the year with one double-digit scoring game in February and March. But certain teams will be willing to accept his scoring limitations, given his defensive specialist potential and explosiveness for play-finishing.

42. Charlotte Hornets (via Rockets): Alex Karaban

Previous mock draft spot: No. 54

School/Team: Connecticut

Nationality: American

Position: SF/PF

Age/Year: 21, Sophomore

Size: 6'8", 220 lbs

Pro comparison: Bojan Bogdanović

Alex Karaban's shot didn't fall during the championship game, but he impacted it with some impressive defensive displays of foot speed and instincts.

Still, shotmaking and cutting will be behind the NBA interest in the 21-year-old, who has a fitting off-ball skill set and mentality for a supporting role.

43. Miami Heat: Pelle Larsson

Previous mock draft spot: No. 40

School/Team: Arizona

Nationality: Swedish

Position: SF

Age/Year: 23, Senior

Size: 6'6", 215 lbs

Pro comparison: Christian Braun

During Arizona's loss to Clemson, Pelle Larsson had a forgettable offensive performance and some bad defensive lapses late in the game.

The timing was poor, but he had been highly reliable all season, finishing at 42.6 percent from three and 47.2 percent on pull-ups with 3.7 assists and highly efficient pick-and-roll and transition play.

Teams could see a plug-and-play wing with Larsson if this year's improved shooting wasn't fluky.

44. Houston Rockets (via Warriors): Jaxson Robinson

Previous mock draft spot: No. 50

Team: BYU

Nationality: American

Position: SF

Size: 6'7", 190 lbs

Age: 21, Senior

Pro comparison: Julian Champagnie

Jaxson Robinson's breakout should earn an NBA combine invite after he drilled 81 threes with 6'7" size and a projectable stroke. Though listed as a senior, he's still 21 with a year left of eligibility and his former BYU coach is now at Kentucky.

Robinson should have some interesting options and decisions to make over the next month, but staying in the draft will likely mean someone takes him for shooting in the second round.

45. Sacramento Kings: Cam Christie

Previous mock draft spot: Off the board

School/team: Minnesota

Position: SG

Size: 6'6", 190 lbs

Age: 18

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Allen Crabbe

Cam Christie caught scouts' attention this year with his smooth shotmaking and passing flashes for a 6'6", 18-year-old. Other scouts wanted to see more to buy in this early—he rarely got to the rim, and he grades as the draft's worst finisher on lay-up attempts.

Positional size, built-in-shooting and age will buy him time with certain teams, but he'll likely need a strong showing during NBA combine scrimmages to generate legit first-round interest.

46. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Jalen Bridges

Previous mock draft spot: No. 43

School/team: Baylor

Position: SF/PF

Size: 6'9", 225 lbs

Age: 22, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Dorian Finney-Smith

Scouts are starting to mention Jalen Bridges in the second-round sleeper discussion.

After hitting 6-of-10 threes in two NCAA tournament games, he finished the year at 41.2 percent on 5.1 attempts per game.

Even if teams aren't buying the improved self-creation and pull-up flashes, he's developed into an accurate off-ball shotmaker (15-of-27 off screens) with an excellent defensive profile at 6'9", 225 pounds.

47. Los Angeles Clippers (via Lakers): Melvin Ajinça

Previous mock draft spot: No. 45

Team/nationality: Saint-Quentin

Nationality: French

Position: SG/SF

Age: 19

Size: 6'7"

Pro comparison: Evan Fournier

Out with a sternum injury, Melvin Ajinça missed a key opportunity to improve his stock at the Nike Hoop Summit.

An impressive shotmaking resume between FIBA and LNB Pro A (for a 6'7", 19-year-old) should be enough for him to go somewhere in the second round.

48. Orlando Magic: Justin Edwards

Previous mock draft spot: No. 44

School/Team: Kentucky

Nationality: American

Position: SF

Age/Year: 20, Freshman

Size: 6'8", 203 lbs

Pro comparison: James Posey

Justin Edwards has ground to make up during the predraft process after starting the season viewed as a lottery pick.

He had a promising stretch of shotmaking late in the season, and that shooting potential for an athletic, 6'8" forward should keep teams patient.

But unless there is a team willing to completely ignore this season and instead buy the high school prospect it saw before Kentucky, he's most likely a second-rounder whose missing a surefire, offensive skill.

49. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Payton Sandfort

Previous mock draft spot: No. 52

School/team: Iowa

Position: SF

Size: 6'7", 215 lbs

Age: 21, Junior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Sam Hauser

Payton Sandfort will look to use NBA combine drills and scrimmages and team workouts to sell teams on his shooting versatility/accuracy and competitiveness.

His stroke could look clean enough to justify a special role, while the right intangibles could give him an extra edge.

50. Washington Wizards (via Suns): PJ Hall

Previous mock draft spot: No. 47

Team: Clemson

Nationality: American

Position: PF/C

Size: 6'10", 238 lbs

Age: 22, Senior

Pro comparison: Dean Wade

PJ Hall's strengths and weaknesses were evident during Clemson's four NCAA tournament games.

He showed his ability to get shots off in the post by sealing defenders, spinning off them or fading away. He showed confidence in his shooting range, even if the threes weren't falling.

Hall became vulnerable when forced to face up and put the ball down, and despite encouraging form and shotmaking ability, his 31.5 three-point percentage reflects some unreliability.

51. Indiana Pacers (via Pelicans): Oso Ighodaro

Previous mock draft spot: No. 48

Team: Marquette

Position: PF/C

Size: 6'11", 235 lbs

Age/Year: 21, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro Comparison: Brandon Clarke

Oso Ighodaro went out quietly to North Carolina State, playing mostly a background role to Marquette's guards and wings.

His value at the next level will revolve more around his ball-handling and passing from the frontcourt, skills that can give a lineup a different look and Ighodaro advantages against bigs. But he'll also earn minutes with his play-finishing, touch shots and defensive versatility.

52. Golden State Warriors (via Bucks): Tristen Newton

Previous mock draft spot: No. 51

School/team: Connecticut

Position: PG

Size: 6'5", 195 lbs

Age: 22, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Terance Mann

Even if there are flaws tied to Tristen Newton's athletic limitations and shooting, his versatility and winning percentage will earn him two-way contract offers.

The Final Four's Most Outstanding Player was Connecticut's engine during its win over Purdue, finishing with 20 points, seven assists, five boards and zero turnovers.

He's ultimately showcased enough shotmaking, passing and tough finishing for teams to take a chance on an older player who might not pass the eye test.

53. Detroit Pistons (via Knicks): Hunter Sallis

Previous mock draft spot: No. 49

School/team: Wake Forest

Position: SG

Size: 6'5", 185 lbs

Age: 21, Junior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Malaki Branham

Declaring for the draft while maintaining college eligibility, Hunter Sallis will likely try to play himself into the first round during combine scrimmages and workouts.

A breakout season with Wake Forest reignited interest around his three-level scoring. He's viewed more safely as a second-rounder right now due to limited playmaking for a 185-pound guard.

However, improved creation, shotmaking and athleticism also led to 18.0 points per game on an efficient 59.6 percent true shooting.

54. Boston Celtics (via Mavericks): Coleman Hawkins

Previous mock draft spot: No. 53

School/team: Illinois

Position: PF

Size: 6'10", 225 lbs

Age: 22, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Georges Niang

Coleman Hawkins was having a strong NCAA tournament until Illinois ran into Connecticut.

While scouts have their reservations, he has their attention with a shoot-dribble-pass skill set that creates a valuable stretch-playmaking 4 archetype.

55. Los Angeles Lakers (via Clippers): Antonio Reeves

Previous mock draft spot: No. 55

School/Team: Kentucky

Nationality: American

Position: SG

Age/Year: 23, Senior

Size: 6'6", 195 lbs

Pro comparison: Justin Holiday

Whether Antonio Reeves gets drafted or not, he'll be getting calls for two-way contract offers during the second round.

Regardless of age, athletic limitations or defense, he's clearly a productive enough scorer and skilled shotmaker for teams to think about him for training camp or their G League affiliate.

56. Denver Nuggets (via Timberwolves): Cam Spencer

Previous mock draft spot: No. 56

School/team: Connecticut

Position: SG

Size: 6'4", 205 lbs

Age: 24, Senior

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Jeff Hornacek

At 24 years old and with underwhelming physical and athletic traits, Cam Spencer will be earning himself draft looks thanks to consistent, off-screen shooting and ball-screen skills with his pull-up, floater and passing.

His competitiveness and toughness could give him an extra edge in front-office conversations.

57. Memphis Grizzlies (via Thunder): N'Faly Dante

Previous mock draft spot: No. 57

School/Team: Oregon

Nationality: Malian

Position: C

Age/Year: 22, Senior

Size: 6'11", 265 lbs

Pro comparison: Daniel Gafford

Through five postseason games between the NCAAs and Pac-12 tournament, N'Faly Dante averaged 22.4 points on 74.6 percent shooting. Even though he hasn't expanded his range or added any ball-handling skill, he's improved offensively in the paint with his footwork, poise and off-hand. A career 2.8 steal percentage is also extremely rare for a center.

Dante has become a name worth watching heading into the predraft process, and more impact two-way play at the combine could further strengthen his chances of being drafted.

58. Dallas Mavericks (via Celtics): Judah Mintz

Previous mock draft spot: Off the board

School/team: Syracuse

Position: PG/SG

Size: 6'4", 185 lbs

Age: 20

Nationality: American

Pro comparison: Jaden Ivey

After declaring and withdrawing from last year's draft, Judah Mintz is going all-in this May and June despite failing to improve his three-ball and stock.

He should still earn consideration late for his rim pressure, two-way playmaking and ability to hit tough two-point jumpers, a needed skill for scoring without possessing NBA range.