One national writer has UK freshman DJ Wagner on his early list of players who might potentially be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. (Vicky Graff Photo)
CBSSports.com writer Kyle Boone is already projecting who might be the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and believe at least six players at this point could potentially be the No. 1 overall selection.
That’s why he has already picked his top four contenders for the No. 1 draft spot three months before the season even starts.
Two of his top four choices are Kentucky players — freshmen Justin Edwards and DJ Wagner. The other two in his top four are G League Ignite players Matas Bezels and Ron Holland, a former UK recruit.
Edwards was the No. 3 player in the 2023 recruiting class and top rated player at his position.
“It’s not a stretch to consider him a threat to be No. 1, but if you’re making the bull case with him it’s that he has already shown a ton of ability as a downhill creator and scorer with room to grow into a potential star,” Boone wrote.
Bone believes Wagner definitely projects as a top five pick even if the combo guard doesn’t have the elite positional size
“Of the four prospects mentioned in this bunch, I think he’s least likely to be the top pick,” Bone wrote about Wagner. “But his scoring and defensive toughness brings winning to the table, and players who can facilitate and score the way he can bring real value to the table.”
See Bone’s full story here.
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More evidence that the biggest day on the basketball calendar now is draft day.
With the Croatian kid on board, our frontcourt could be the best in the nation if Wagner gets them the ball. Bradshaw doesn’t have to be rushed back onto the court. If he is ready by SEC play it gives us depth but could disrupt chemistry.