Donovan Clingan of UConn has climbed to No. 3 in ESPN’s latest mock for the 2024 NBA draft.
Clingan has had a late season surge and projects as an excellent defensive big.
“Rudy Gobert or Donovan Clingan?” one general manager asked ESPN recently regarding who will be the more impactful defensive player.
ESPN also has Zach Edey of Purdue at No. 13 and Stephon Castle of UConn at No. 14.
Mock Draft
1. Pistons: Zaccharie Risacher, JL Bourg
2. Wizards: Alex Sarr, Perth
3. Hornets: Donovan Clingan, UConn
4. Spurs: Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
5. Blazers: Nikola Topic, Mega MIS
6. Raptors: Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
7. Grizzlies: Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
8. Jazz: Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
9. Rockets: Cody Williams, Colorado
10. Bulls: Isaiah Collier, USC
11. Hawks: Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor
12. Thunder: Ron Holland, G League Ignite
13. Blazers: Zach Edey, Purdue
14. Lakers: Stephon Castle, UConn
15. Hawks: Tidjane Salaun, Cholet
16. Suns: Kyle Filipowski, Duke
17. Sixers: Devin Carter, Providence
18. Heat: Tristan da Silva, Colorado
19. Raptors: Jared McCain, Duke
20. Knicks: Yves Missi, Baylor
21. Magic: Tyler Smith, G League Ignite
22. Pelicans: Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas
23. Wizards: Juan Nunez, Ratiopharm Ulm
24. Knicks: Bobi Klintman, Cairns
25. Cavaliers: Kyshawn George, Miami
26. Bucks: Kel’el Ware
27. Jazz: Carlton Carrington, Pitt
28. Wolves: Johnny Furphy, Kansas
29. Nuggets: Tyler Kolek, Marquette
30. Celtics: Justin Edwards, Kentucky
