Where Kentucky players stand in latest mocks following NBA Draft Lottery
The 2024 NBA Draft order has been set. On Sunday in Chicago, the ping pong balls gifted the Atlanta Hawks with The first lottery victory for the franchise ever. The Hawks had the fifth-lowest odds of any team that ended up with the top pick, with only a three percent probability of obtaining the No. 1 overall pick.
The NBA Combine, which is scheduled to take place in Chicago this coming week, means that the NBA Draft in June is getting closer and closer. Additionally, we now know more about the potential landing spots for Kentucky’s draft prospects as the top 14 picks have been confirmed.
By all accounts, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham appear to have solidified themselves as Top 10 picks. Justin Edwards continues to knock on the door of being a potential first-round pick while Antonio If Reeves wants to hear Commissioner Adam Silver call his name, he needs to perform well at the Combine this week. Jackson Robinson of BYU, who is thought to be a Kentucky lean should he withdraw from the draft, is also considered.
Now that the Lottery is over, a few publications have already released their revised NBA Mock Drafts.See where the former Wildcats are landing on On3, ESPN, The Ringer, The Athletic, SBNation, Yahoo Sports, USA Today, and CBS Sports by looking below.The dates of the 2024 NBA Draft are set for June 26–27 in Brooklyn, New York.
On3
- Reed Sheppard – No. 6 Charlotte Hornets
- Rob Dillingham – No. 10 Utah Jazz
ESPN
- Reed Sheppard – No. 3 Houston Rockets
- Rob Dillingham – No. 4 San Antonio Spurs
- Justin Edwards – No. 26 Washington Wizards (via LA Clippers)
- Jaxson Robinson (BYU) – No. 52 Golden State Warriors (via Milwaukee Bucks)
The Ringer
- Rob Dillingham – No. 4 San Antonio Spurs
- Reed Sheppard – No. 6 Charlotte Hornets
- Justin Edwards – No. 53 Detroit Pistons
The Athletic
- Reed Sheppard – No. 8 San Antonio Spurs
- Rob Dillingham – No. 10 Utah Jazz
- Antonio Reeves – No. 44 Houston Rockets (via Indiana Pacers)
- Justin Edwards – No. 47 Orlando Magic
SBNation
- Rob Dillingham – No. 3 Houston Rockets
- Reed Sheppard – No. 9 Memphis Grizzlies
Yahoo Sports
- Rob Dillingham – No. 8 San Antonio Spurs
- Reed Sheppard – No. 9 Memphis Grizzlies
- Justin Edwards – No. 47 Orlando Magic
USA Today
- Reed Sheppard – No. 3 Houston Rockets
- Rob Dillingham – No. 8 San Antonio Spurs
- Justin Edwards – No. 26 Washington Wizards (via LA Clippers)
CBS Sports
- Rob Dillingham – No. 3 Houston Rockets
- Reed Sheppard – No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers
