The second round of the 2024 NBA Draft kicks off Thursday night with the No. 31 pick, held by the Toronto Raptors. With well-known names and unknown talents vying to be selected before the draft ends with the 58th pick, here are the prospects viewed as the top available players: 1. SG Johnny Furphy, Kansas Australian late bloomer lacks pure strength but has the traits to be an-off-the-bench shooter at 6-foot-9 while he grows into his frame at age 19. 2. PG Tyler Kolek, Marquette Not explosive enough to run by NBA on-ball defense but crafty with the vision to lead the second unit and dominate in pick-and-roll sets. 3. Kyle Filipowski, Duke Fundamentally sound with the touch as a shooter to be a mismatch problem. NBA teams fear he'll be in chase mode too often on defense. 4. SG Cam Christie, Minnesota Lead guard with room for growth at 18, he's more of a project than most shooting guards in this class but patience could be richly rewarded. 5. PF Bobi Klintman, Sweden More mobile than given credit for, Klintman has size (6-9, 212) and the range to space the floor. 6. SG Justin Edwards, Kentucky All the tools to take off in the right role, Edwards has a nearly 7-foot wingspan, giving him a foothold as a defensive stopper until his 3-point shot becomes more consistent. 7. Tyler Smith, G League Ignite Southpaw shoots it well and at age 19 has enough upside to earn a spot because of his potent finishing skills. 8. PG Juan Nunez, Spain From the Ricky Rubio mold of pass-first point guards with slick handles and creativity, Nunez lacks the mid-range game and jump shot to be more than a backup for now. 9. SF Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas Competitive and experienced, McCullar isn't elite in any single area. His value is versatility, particularly consistent rebounding and defense for his 6-7, 212-pound frame. 10. SG Pelle Larsson, Arizona A gamer who makes winning basketball plays and decisions. Size and savvy are Larsson's calling cards, even if he didn't test exceptionally well or finish with ease against NBA bigs. –Field Level Media
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He credited the group effort of his players and staff during a successful period in north London.
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Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday, Arteta said: “It’s a great honour in this league to get recognised in this way so I want to say thank you to the team and the staff for always being supportive and making this happen.”
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