The Nets are no averse to taking chances at the Draft. In fact, some of their best bets have been on players who, for whatever reason, others steer clear of. Caris LeVert had three foot surgeries. Jarrett Allen supposedly didn’t love the game enough. Nic Claxton was too skinny, etc.
Now, in the latest mock drafts, some other risky business has emerged. Dariq Whitehead, Duke’s 6’7” wing, was Mr. Basketball USA and Naismith Prep Player of the Year in 2022 while taking home MVP honors at the McDonald’s All-American Game, having spent five years at Monteverde Academy. Now, in our latest survey of mock drafts, the Newark native is the most popular choice for Brooklyn at Nos.