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The NBA Draft is nearly here, giving teams limited time to nail down their draft strategy and solidify their big board of players.
This year’s class could provide some interesting prospects, especially considering that top analysts and fans have struggled to nail down a consensus No. 1 overall pick.
It was an easy decision last year, as Victor Wembanyama was viewed as a can’t-miss, generational prospect.
There hasn’t necessarily been a player to emerge as that type of talent in this class, but some players could make a big impact when they get to the league.
Andy Katz recently outlined his choice for the top player in the draft in a segment of NBA TV.
“In a draft where you don’t know who is the best player or a consensus No. 1, then you should go with the most talented, and I think it’s Stephon Castle,” Katz said.
“In a draft where you don’t know who is the best player or a consensus No. 1, then you should go with the most talented and I think it’s Stephon Castle.”@TheAndyKatz on the best overall player in the 2024 NBA Draft Class pic.twitter.com/tbZlIn9fli
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 25, 2024
Castle is coming off a championship-winning season with UConn, as he was one of their top scorers and contributors throughout their March Madness run.
He has plenty of experience in difficult moments, which could be an attractive quality for an NBA team.
As Katz mentioned, there isn’t a clearly defined No. 1 player in this draft, and at the end of the day, he believes Castle is the most talented of the bunch.
Other analysts disagree with him, thinking he could fall to the No. 5 overall pick or lower.
With all of this in mind, it will be interesting to see how the draft plays out, and what prospect will end up going No. 1.
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