Daimion Collins

Draft Notes

Daimion Collins is a quick, mobile, agile and springy post player who flashes truly elite upside. His growth over the past year has been astounding and he’s starting to look the part of a no.1 overall type of prospect. He doesn’t get most of the headlines in this stacked draft class but he’s got as much natural talent as any prospect out there.

Collins is a super long player with a reported 7-5 wingspan (and it shows). He’s also a quick twitch athlete who is fluid in his movements, has elite first and second jump and is simply a far superior athlete than any other player on the court.

He’s got a nice back to the basket game and can score over either shoulder. He shows a promising turn around jumper and range out to 3, plus a very soft touch. He’s got a natural shooting motion and projects as a 3pt threat in the league.

Defensively Collins is clearly the best shot blocker in his class, thanks in part to his quick leaping ability and excellent timing and instincts. His quickness of his feet and his freaky length are just devastating and he’s a highlight reel on the defensive end.

He’s got a lot of agility and lateral quickness allowing him to stay in front of ball handlers and he can switch onto wings and guard in space when needed.

He’s not yet a household name but you should buy stock now. The skies the limit.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

2024 Power Forwards

1. Bobi Klintman – 6-10 – Cairns, NBL (Sweden)
2. Omaha Biliew – 6-7 – Iowa State
3. Izan Almansa – 6-10 – NBL (Spain)
4. Kyle Filipowski – 7-0 – Duke
5. Mark Mitchell – 6-8 – Duke
6. Alexandros Samodurav – 6-11 – Greece
7. Trevon Brazile – 6-9 – Arkansas
8. Ruben Prey – 6-11 – Portugal
9. Tidjane Saluan – 6-9 – France
10. Tristan da Silva – 6-9 – Colorado (Germany)
11. Sean Stewart – 6-8 – Duke
12. PJ Hall – 6-9 – Clemson
13. K.J. Adams Jr. – 6-7 – Kansas
14. Grant Nelson – 6-11 – NDSU
15. Nae’Qwan Tomlin – 6-10 – Kansas State
16. Malik Reneau – 6-7 – Indiana
17. Bryce Hopkins – 6-6 – Providence
18. Coleman Hawkins – 6-10 – Illinois
19. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
20. Oso Ighodaro – 6-9 – Marquette
21. Norchad Omier – 6-7 – Miami (Nicaragua)
22. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
23. Matt Bewley – 6-9 – Overtime Elite
24. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
25. Daimion Collins – 6-9 – LSU
26. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
27. Tyler Smith – 6-9 – Houston, TX
28. Ryan Bewley – 6-9 – Overtime Elite
29. Kaden Perry – 6-9 – Gonzaga
30. Dawson Garcia – 6-11 – Minnesota
31. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield – 6-9 – Louisville
32. Nate Bittle – 6-11 – Oregon