NBA draft: Are there international prospects beyond France fans should keep an eye on? Oui!
France isn’t the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that is the case
By Ken Maguire
Published - Jun 23, 2024, 06:44 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2024, 06:44 AM EDT
France isn't the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that way.
Victor Wembanyama was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft a year ago and went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year award.
Two more Frenchmen — Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher — are projected top picks Wednesday night in the draft. Tidjane Salaun is another potential lottery pick from France, and Pacome Dadiet could go late in the first round.
But the international pool extends beyond France. Other prospects include Nikola Topic and Nikola Djurisic of Serbia, Bobi Klintman of Sweden, Juan Nunez of Spain and Ulrich Chomche of Cameroon.