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In today’s episode of On the clockKrysten Peek is joined by Overtime Elite’s Head of Basketball and GM Damien Wilkins to discuss the top 2024 NBA Draft prospects coming out of their program.
Peek opens the conversation by asking Wilkins to give an inside look at what Overtime Elite is and how it helps develop future NBA players. They reflect on the success of Amen and Ausar Thompson, who were drafted early in the 2023 NBA draft last year.
They then take a deep dive into Overtime Elite’s top prospects in this year’s NBA draft, highlighting Alexandre Sarr, Rob Dillingham, Tyler Smith and Izan Almansa. Wilkins shares what makes each candidate unique and why top NBA teams should draft them.
After the break, Peek asks Wilkins how Overtime Elite fits into the rapidly changing pre-draft landscape now that NIL is so impactful. Wilkins explains why he believes top prospects shouldn’t chase short-term money if they want to make it to the NBA.
They close the show with Peek asking Wilkins who he thinks the Atlanta Falcons should draft first.
(1:06) What is overtime elite?
(7:28) Top prospects for Overtime’s elite
(16:58) Future of the NBA Draft landscape
(24:58) Take your pick: Atlanta Hawks
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