NBA mock draft: Frenchmen go 1-2, then Sheppard and Castle follow as best of the one-and-dones
The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it
By John Marshall And Brian Mahoney
Published - Jun 12, 2024, 09:46 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 12, 2024, 09:46 AM EDT
The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it.
From John Wall in 2010 to Paolo Banchero in 2022, 13 straight drafts began with a one-and-done player. That streak ended last year, when San Antonio selected Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick.
Another Frenchman, Alexandre Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher, could be the top pick in the June 26 draft. If so, it would be the first time that the No. 1 pick in consecutive drafts was someone who didn't play at a U.S. college.
Then the one-and-dones will have the chance to make their mark.
