Where does Cligan & Risacher fall in the latest mock draft?

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek breaks down the latest 2024 NBA mock draft.

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Draft week has finally arrived.

And likewise, with the year-round trend throughout the season, we still don’t know which the Hawks will do first, Zachary Rica or Donovan Clinton, the rest of the top five is taking shape.

So let’s take a look at the best players in Yahoo Sports’ latest mock draft, the Hawks’ number one, French Wing Zachary Ricer.

The 68-19-year-old trained for Atlanta last week and has the most professional potential and versatility among the top five.

He guards multiple positions on defense and has actually shown more offensive production instead of just being a catch-and-shoot threat.

Alex’s 7-foot star center has only worked for the Washington Wizards and refused to meet with the Atlanta Hawks, making him as close to a lock as possible at number two, the French center can stretch the court with his game off the block and is an elite third-string rim protector for Houston, Kentucky guard Reed Shepherd in a draft with so much uncertainty.

Teams know exactly what they’re getting from Shepard.

He shoots over 50% on three attempts per game and has a high IQ that can be placed in the backcourt alongside Thompson and Jalen Green immediately.

UConn guard Stefan Castle comes in fourth.

The Spurs need some point guards to help give Wimba Yama more touches and a player to help anchor the defense in the backcourt alongside Wim Castle, who has been one of the best defenders in college basketball this year and is showing more advantages as a goalscorer and facility rotator. in the draft.

And finally, rounding out the top five is Uconn center Donovan Clinton.

The Pistons could be looking to move Isaiah Stewart if they land the 7-foot, two-for-five center and he’s someone who can really anchor the paint as well as the tandem.

Right next to Jayn Duran, the NBA Draft is June 26th and 27th, and for all the latest draft news leading up to the big night, keep it right here on Yahoo Sports.

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