Reed Sheppard is the No. 2 overall pick in new CBS Sports mock draft

Reed Sheppard‘s draft stock appears to still be in good standing ahead of the upcoming NBA Combine. Today, Gary Parrish over at CBSSports.com released his updated mock draft for the 2024 class. In it, Sheppard is the projected No. 2 overall pick, heading to Washington, D.C., to be a Wizard. It’s the John Wall path.

“Sheppard was among the biggest surprises this season as it pertains to prospects launching themselves into the lottery conversation,” writes Parrish. “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.”

Behind Sheppard, Rob Dillingham doesn’t wait long to hear his name called in the green room, according to Parrish’s projection. He has Dillingham going fifth overall, joining Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio. Imagine that young Spurs duo.

“Dillingham was one of two projected top-five picks coming off of Kentucky’s bench this season for reasons that will never make sense,” Parrish says. “Either way, most NBA evaluators now believe he’ll be the latest guard to flourish in the NBA after not really doing it as much as his talent suggested he should’ve in one year at Kentucky. I agree with them, for what it’s worth.”

Justin Edwards also gets picked in the CBS Sports mock draft. The third Kentucky freshman drafted goes to the Knicks at No. 25.

See the entire NBA mock draft here.

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