Dyson Daniels’ emphasis on defense earned him a starting job in his first year in Atlanta and league-wide respect. Daniels, ...

On paper, Israel should be able to get through the group. However, each team that it will face poses its own challenges.

The 22-year-old Daniels beat out fellow finalists Ivica Zubac of the Los Angeles Clippers and Cade Cunningham of Detroit.

NIL is keeping more college stars on campus, so second-round picks may lose value. And there's a high riser at No. 3.