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Where will Donovan Clingan go in the 2024 NBA Draft? Here is what the experts predict.

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

UConn big man Donovan Clingan is one of the players who has helped his draft stock the most during March Madness.

Clingan, the overall leader in blocks during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, is one of the most productive overall players this postseason. After winning a championship with the Huskies last season then returning to defend the title, the center has proven himself as an elite defensive prospect.

He could potentially help lead his team to back-to-back championships.

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The sophomore will likely turn pro after the season concludes, but which team will select him in the 2024 NBA Draft? We looked at recent mocks to see the latest projections:

ESPN: No. 3 overall (Charlotte Hornets)

No Ceilings: No. 5 overall (Portland Trail Blazers)

CBS Sports: No. 5 overall (Portland Trail Blazers)

Yahoo: No. 5 overall (Portland Trail Blazers)

For The Win: No. 6 overall (Toronto Raptors)

Bleacher Report: No. 6 overall (Toronto Raptors)

Draft Digest: No. 6 overall (Toronto Raptors)

The Ringer: No. 6 overall (San Antonio Spurs)

SB Nation: No. 7 overall (Memphis Grizzlies)

Tankathon: No. 7 overall (Memphis Grizzlies)

Sporting News: No. 9 overall (Houston Rockets)

The Athletic: No. 11 overall (Oklahoma City Thunder)

USA TODAY: No. 14 overall (New Orleans Pelicans)

While it is still too early to declare a consensus prediction, a few popular destinations at the next level have emerged. They include the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and New Orleans Pelicans.

His range is currently as high as No. 3 overall with none of the leading experts predicting that he falls out of the lottery.

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