2024 NBA Draft preview: 7 prospects to watch ahead of first round

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The next crop of young NBA rookies will be selected at Barclays Center, as the 2024 NBA Draft kicks off on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York. 

The Atlanta Hawks, winners of the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, are on the clock with the first overall pick. How they use that pick will set in motion a domino effect, as teams will be hoping their preferred pick lands at their slot. 

With that said, here are the most intriguing NBA prospects to watch heading into Wednesday's first round, and perhaps, Thursday's second round, depending on how teams turn in their selections. 

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NBA Draft prospects Alexandre Sarr, left, and Zaccharie Risacher visit the Empire State Building on June 24, 2024 in New York City. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

The two Frenchmen have consistently been regarded as the two top prospects throughout this draft process. However, mock drafters do not have a consensus No. 1 and No. 2, as it appears the Hawks could go either way to kick off the draft. 

Starting with the 7-foot Alexandre Sarr, the 19-year-old center did well for the Perth Wildcats in 24 games during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and shooting 52% from the field over 17.2 minutes per game off the bench. 

It is expected that Sarr’s defensive abilities will quickly adapt to the NBA game, while his offensive skills will need some improvement. However, his agility and pure athleticism will make for a great rim protector no matter where he goes. 

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