2024 NBA mock drafts: Latest top 5 picks and predictions

No. 1 overall (projected to the Detroit Pistons)

USA Today: Zaccharie Risacher, F, JL Bourg (France)

"Has the scoring ability, size, length, quickness and athleticism teams are seeking in today’s NBA. Quick release on catch-and-shoots, is able to create off the dribble and runs the court well."

ESPN: Zaccharie Risacher, F, JL Bourg (France)

"When looking at the very flat talent curve in this draft class -- not much separates the top prospects from each other -- Risacher represents a reasonable mix of both safety tied to his skill set, and upside tied to his age, which should have a good deal of appeal."

Bleacher Report: Zaccharie Risacher, F, JL Bourg (France)

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No. 2 overall (projected to the Washington Wizards)

USA Today: Alexandre Sarr, F/C, Perth (Australia)

"A strong defender and shot-blocker who plays with force on both ends; has good hands, uses his body well and though he doesn’t have the prettiest shot, he gets it to go in."

ESPN: Alexandre Sarr, F/C, Perth (Australia)

"Sarr lacks the star power typically sought after in a top pick, but he offers some intrinsically modern traits that NBA teams covet in bigs. Mobile, athletic 7-footers almost always receive patience from teams and opportunities to succeed. The way Sarr runs the floor, moves defensively and flashes competent shooting is a pretty solid elevator pitch in a draft like this, where the hierarchy is very much in the eye of the beholder."

Bleacher Report: Alexandre Sarr, F/C, Perth (Australia),

No. 3 overall (projected to the San Antonio Spurs)

USA Today: Nikola Topić, G, KK Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)

"The Serbian point guard, who has been sidelined with a knee injury, has great size for his position; loves to drive to the rim and can finish with either hand; can shoot the 3 but will need to improve his percentage. Strong passer, not flashy, but sees the court and can make the right pass."

ESPN: Rob Dillingham, PGKentucky

"In a draft stacked with imperfect upside bets, there is a case for Dillingham and his creative ability as a home-run selection, hoping he develops into a player capable of shouldering heavy usage and running quality offense."

Bleacher Report: Rob Dillingham, PG, Kentucky

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No. 4 overall (projected to the Charlotte Hornets)

USA Today: Cody Williams, FColorado

"Williams’ perimeter defense and scoring ability make him a prime candidate for a top-five pick. Can get to the rim with ease, and finishes with power although listed at 6-8, 190 lbs. Has 3-point range, and his mid-range game is solid at the college level."

ESPN: Nikola Topić, G, KK Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)

"His size and playmaking ability ultimately help set him apart, but with his eventual return date likely in late March or early April, teams also will hope to have opportunities to learn more about him in the pre-draft process."

Bleacher Report: Nikola Topić, G, KK Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)

No. 5 overall (projected to the Portland Trail Blazers)

USA Today: Matas Buzelis, F, G League Ignite

"Good leaping ability, surprises with his dunks, soft shooting touch, plays through contact."

ESPN: Donovan Clingan, CUConn

"Clingan is hitting his stride at the right time for UConn, moving better and looking more like the dominant interior presence on both ends of the floor that NBA teams expected to see from the sophomore before his slew of injuries."

Bleacher Report: Donovan Clingan, C, UConn