DaRon Holmes II

Draft Notes

Holmes II is a solid interior player who has expanded his offensive game, becoming a legit floor spacer and overall offensive talent.

He’s the type of hard-working post scorer, rebounder and interior defender that might not get a fan base excited but can provide good value in the draft. And he reportedly has a first round promise.

He protects the rim well. He’s not the biggest center but has decent length, good timing and natural shot blocking instincts.

Does most of his damage in the paint and looks to dunk everything around the rim. But over the past year he expanded his game and is looking comfortable stepping out and taking 3’s.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

mid first to early second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

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2024 C Rankings

1. Alexandre Sarr – 7-1 – Perth Wildcats, NBL (France)
2. Donovan Clingan – 7-2 – UConn
3. Yves Missi – 6-11 – Baylor (Cameroon)
4. Zach Edey – 7-4 – Purdue (Canada)
5. DaRon Holmes II – 6-10 – Dayton
6. Kel’el Ware – 7-0 – Indiana
7. Ulrich Chomche – 6-11 – Cameroon
8. Adem Bona – 6-10 – UCLA (Nigeria)
9. Quinton Post – 7-0 – Boston College (Netherlands)
10. Jesse Edwards – 6-11 – West Virginia
11. Nfaly Dante – 7-0 – Oregon (Mali)
12. Isaac Jones – 6-9 – Washington State
13. Armando Bacot – 6-9 – UNC
14. DJ Burns – 6-9 – NC State
15. Jamarion Sharp – 7-5 – Ole Miss
16. Jalen Lewis – 6-8 – Overtime Elite pro league