We’ve talked centers, forwards, and wings, which means we’ve saved the best for last. The strength of this 2024 NBA Draft appears to be in the backcourt.
That’s not to say this year’s guards are star-studded, can’t-miss prospects. Even the guys with the best grades in Ye Olde Draft Analyzer (YODA for short), my stat-based prospect evaluation tool, have their flaws and worry points.
At this point, I have 16 players with first round grades. That’s about 7-8 fewer than I’d have in a normal draft year. Here’s the breakdown by position:
- Center — 5
- Forward — 2
- Wings — 2
- Guards — 7
At guard, there are another five close to first round grades, and another few with second round scores.