Grade: A-

For the first time in history, a player without collegiate experience was selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft in consecutive years. The Hawks zeroed in on Risacher in recent weeks after hosting the Frenchman for a predraft workout. They are high on his ability to space the floor and defend at a high level.

Grade: A+

Depending on who you talk to, Sarr could emerge as perhaps the best player from this class in 4-6 years. He is highly touted for his ability to protect the paint and has drawn some comparisons to Giannis Antetokounmpo with his size, skill set and ability in the open court. It will now ultimately be on the Wizards organization to maximize his potential beginning next season.

Grade: A

The Rockets added a player who projects to make an immediate impact. He led the country in 3-point percentage last season and finished 10th in total steals (82), and was the only player to record at least 145 assists, 80 steals and 75 3-pointers.

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Grade: A

The Spurs add a guard who can make plays for others and is highly touted for his defensive ability, given his size, versatility and instincts. The selection also seemingly met the approval of franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama, which can’t be a bad thing.

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Grade: B

The first surprise of the evening came early in the draft when the Pistons selected Holland. He was thought to go toward the end of the lottery after an inconsistent showing last season with the Ignite, but ultimately heard his name called by Commissioner Adam Silver at No. 5.

However, Holland was once viewed as a top pick, with his potential, size and overall skill set. The Pistons, led by newly-hired president Trajan Langdon, will now look to surround him and the rest of their core with some help.

Grade: A

The Hornets needed to add more talent to their roster on Wednesday and did just that. He is a bit raw, but he has the physical attributes and skill set needed to develop into an impact player in Charlotte. He will turn 19 in August.

Grade: A

The Trail Blazers were linked to Clingan throughout the predraft process, and the organization managed to nab him without trading up. The depth chart is rather crowded at center, with Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III, but Clingan is viewed as the top big man in this class and will still likely have the chance to compete for a large role. His selection could mean Ayton or Williams is moved.

Grade: B

The Timberwolves sent a protected 2030 pick swap and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to the Spurs to move into the top 10 and select Dillingham. He is electric with the ball in his hands and has the potential to develop into a mainstay in their backcourt. He has some questions about his size, at 6 feet, 2 inches and 164 pounds, but the organization certainly doesn’t feel that will be an issue with this selection.

Grade: B+

After establishing himself as one of the most dominant big men in recent memory, Edey will join the Grizzlies and look to solidify their frontcourt. The Grizzlies are projected to be one of the top teams in the league next season, with a healthy roster set to return, so it remains to be seen how much Edey will play but he has the talent and track record to contribute at the next level.

Edey may have won the night with his post-draft photo, too.

Grade: B

The Jazz are in talent-collection mode and have added one of the most versatile forwards in the class to their roster. Williams has the background, skill set and the potential to develop into an impact player at the next level, all things needed in Utah.

Grade: A

An early storyline that developed on Wednesday was Buzelis sliding down to the Bulls at No. 11. He was projected by most to be a high pick, with many linking him to the Pistons at No. 5. However, he will now stay in his hometown of Chicago and join the Bulls, who were reportedly interested in trading up to get him. In any case, Buzelis has the positional size coveted at the next level and perhaps the highest ceiling of any player in the draft.

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Grade: A

The Thunder add a prospect in Topić who was once viewed as a potential top-five pick before suffering a partially torn ACL. He likely won’t play in the upcoming season as he rehabs the injury, but the Thunder can wait him out and still compete in the meantime.

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Grade: B

Carter, known as one of the top defenders in the country, had a strong predraft process and established himself as a lottery pick. The Kings were rumored to want to trade this pick but opted to standpat and get a player who can contribute likely as soon as the upcoming season.

Grade: B

The Wizards agreed to send Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, this pick and a 2029 pick. The team grabbed Carrington out of Pitt, a dynamic guard who can do a little bit of everything. He has the potential to develop into a starting-caliber player and provide additional talent to a team in need of a jumpstart.

Grade: B+

Ware, who was one of the last prospects invited to the draft, brings additional rebounding and shot-blocking to the Heat, who were linked to several big men this year. The reaction to this selection was a bit mixed, as some believed the Heat should have added a shooter, but the team was impressed with Ware throughout the predraft process and believes he was the best fit at this stage of the evening.

Grade: A-

McCain emerged as a tremendous shooter and excelled in pick-and-roll situations with the Blue Devils. He is a high-level floor spacer and gives the Sixers a tough-minded player who will compete every night.

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Grade: A+

The Lakers may have lucked into this pick with Knecht dropping out of the lottery and falling into their lap, but the team added one of the top scorers in the draft. He has the ability to step in immediately and provide offense. For a team needing players on cost-controlled contracts who can contribute, the Lakers knocked this pick out of the park.

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Grade: A

Magic president Jeff Weltman said before the draft that the team wanted to add a player with a high basketball IQ who can shoot and has positional size. To find those traits at this stage of the draft in da Silva, Weltman said, was “a good day’s work.”

Grade: B+

Walter established himself as a good scorer at Baylor who can also lock up on defense. He can also space the floor, something the Raptors wanted to find in the draft. The organization appears to have found another talented player to add to its core in Walter.

Grade: A

Tyson established himself as a first-round pick with his size at 218 pounds and ability to create for himself and others. He described himself to Rookie Wire as a bigger guard who can do a little bit of everything on the court. In other words: He was a good pick up for the Cavaliers at this stage of the draft.

21. New Orleans Pelicans – Yves Missi, Baylor: B+

22. Denver Nuggets (via Phoenix) – DaRon Holmes II, Dayton: A-

23. Milwaukee Bucks – AJ Johnson, Illawarra Hawks: C-

24. Washington Wizards (via New York) – Kyshawn George, Miami: B+

25. New York Knicks – Pacôme Dadiet, Ratiopharm Ulm: B+

26. Oklahoma City Thunder (via New York) – Dillon Jones, Weber State: B-

27. Minnesota Timberwolves – Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois: A-

28. Phoenix Suns (via Denver) – Ryan Dunn, Virginia: A

29. Utah Jazz – Isaiah Collier, USC: B+

30. Boston Celtics – Baylor Scheierman, Creighton: A-