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Charles Curtis

The latest NBA mock draft from CBS has Reed Sheppard going No. 2 overall to the Wizards

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft could be French star Alex Sarr depending on who’s picking there (we’ll find out Sunday when the NBA draft lottery reveals the franchise who gets it).

But who’s after him if that’s the case? And could it be Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard?

Our latest NBA mock draft from Bryan Kalbrosky has Sheppard going No. 8 overall to the Houston Rockets. But in a new NBA mock from CBS Sports has him going No. 2 to the Washington Wizards, an intriguing proposition given that Tyus Jones is a free agent.

Here’s what Gary Parrish had to say about the pick:

Sheppard was among the biggest surprises this season as it pertains to prospects launching themselves into the lottery conversation. Nobody had him projected as a one-and-done top-10 pick — but that’s what he’ll be after shooting 52.1% from 3-point range in his one season at Kentucky while earning CBS Sports National Freshman of the Year honors. Simply put, Sheppard is a plus-athlete who can guard his position, and an elite shooter who can also dribble and pass. The floor here is very, very high. So is the ceiling.

Make sure to check out the latest mock draft from our Bryan Kalbrosky, along with the full list of lottery odds!

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