The Top 5 Point Guards In the 2024 Class
1- Nikola Topic
Position: PG
Age: 18
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 201 lbs
From: KK Mega Basket (Serbia)
19.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 7.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG (Per 36)
Pro Comparison: Josh Giddey
Topic is a powerful, tough point guard/combo guard with the stature and strength to overwhelm the defense because to his low center of gravity. plays with a high head and possesses superb passing vision and intuition. The subject is a scorer in the lane who absorbs contact below the hoop.
Despite lacking outstanding burst, Topic is an inventive finisher who scores around the basket and possesses a remarkable ability to penetrate the lane. He keeps the defense on their toes and possesses a fantastic three-point shooting stroke. He can finish with either hand and play left or right.
2- Juan Nunez
Position: PG
Age: 19
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 190 lbs
From: Ratiopharm Ulm (Spain)
16.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 8.9 APG, 2.6 SPG, 0.1 BPG (Per 36)
Pro Comparison: Lonzo Ball
Nunez is undoubtedly my favorite prospect in this draft. A European prodigy who has played professionally since the tender age of 15, he is the embodiment of the modern point guard. His ability to read and play the floor with little-to-no mistakes at such a young age is remarkable. While at times streaky, he can light you up from three-point range at a moment’s notice. On the defensive end though is where he rises up my board dramatically. His ruthless and relentless pressure on the ball handler is a trait that can’t be taught. He possesses this burning fire and passion for winning, and he will stop at nothing to achieve that.
Nunez could be the next iteration of European guards that dominate the league. Think Luka, Rubio, Parker. GM’s will look back at this draft and think “Damn, how did we pass on this kid?”.
3- Stephon Castle
Position: PG/SG
Age: 19
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 190 lbs
From: UConn
14.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.3 SPG, 1.1 BPG (Per 36)
Pro Comparison: Markelle Fultz
Analysis: The way Stephon Castle, someone who was well-noted to be a lottery prospect, and hence would likely be a one-and-done, has put the teams needs ahead of his own this past season is testament to the fact that this guy is a winner. He could very well have taken the spotlight, or demanded a larger role, but instead sacrificed for the good of the team, who made it all the way to the final.
He plays a selfless game — even when he has the ball in his hands — and can drive and finish with both hands. Castle also possesses a strong frame with wide shoulders and decent length. He is not the most vertical player but has good body control, pace, speed and balance. His physical advantages could allow him to soar up the board, as his build is quickly becoming the mold of the modern point guard.
4- Robert Dillingham
Position: PG
Age: 18
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 176 lbs
From: Kentucky
23.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.1 BPG (Per 36)
Pro Comparison: Brandon Jennings
Analysis: Dillingham has an exceptional feel for manipulating horizontal space. The Kentucky product has a distinct sense of spatial and temporal dimensions. Dillingham uses this knowledge in conjunction with a powerful burst of speed to gain separation. He’s a self-assured, sharpshooter from the deep. He possesses a fantastic jump shot to the right. He pulls up with terrific elegance in the midrange, going both ways. When he is unable to reach the hoop, he prefers to shoot off the dribble to the left.
5- Reed Sheppard
Position: PG/SG
Age: 19
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 197 lbs
From: Kentucky
15.5 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.6 APG, 3.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG (Per 36)
Pro Comparison: Devin Booker
Analysis: Quick (and superb) decision-maker. He makes so many touch passes every game. He’s not going to stand up and slam it — though he has one in his arsenal — but he has a good drop shot and is shooting about 78% on shots within three feet of the basket.