2024 NBA Draft: First round picks see some big surprises

The 2024 NBA draft is already underway and the first round was met with mixed reactions at some total surprises that saw some unexpected picks, including a pair of French players like Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, says USA Today.

The first round included some picks that even saw some audible reactions from the audience present at the Barclays Center where the event was in progress. As Commissioner Adam Silver read the names of the selected players, three of them proved to be the biggest surprise picks in the first round. Who knows what more surprises NBA will have in store for the season?

Zach Edey's NCAA stint earns him an NBA contention

Zach Edey was earlier considered an uncertain prospect before the NBA draft picks actually happened. The 7-foot plus had left a great mark in Purdue's national championship appearance in the NCAA tournament which was something that gave him momentum ahead into the NBA drafts.

2024 NBA Draft: Youngest prospect Carlton Carrington a very surprising choice

One more name that comes in as a surprise pick includes Carlton Carrington, who is just 18 years of age and was on the draft list as one of the youngest prospects. According to USA Today, he was not in the NBA's radar but it looks like he has a bright future now being featured in the NBA draft lists.

AJ Johnson for the Milwaukee Bucks is challenging NBA draft pick

AJ Johnson has been added to the Milwaukee Bucks, who are currently on a hunt for players who will be consistent through the season, as many of their players have suffered untimely injuries in the previous season. Adding a raw talent like Johnson in the squad will obviously raise a few eyebrows but also gives room to The Bucks for grooming and shaping his form according to their needs, in order to be a contender.

FAQs:

AJ Johnson has been picked for which NBA team?
The Milwaukee Bucks has chosen AJ Johnson as one of their raw talents going into the NBA 2024 season. Whether the decision pays off is yet to be seen.

Has Carlton Carrington been featured in the NBA Draft list?
Carlton Carrington, one of the youngest prospects, at just 18 years of age, has already been featured in the NBA Draft list. Although he was not even on NBA's radar, this comes across as a very interesting case.