New York City July 12 2024

NBA Draft 2024: Victor Wembanyama Selected No. 1 Overall

New York City, July 12, 2024

The 2024 NBA Draft got underway Wednesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with French phenom Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitans 92 being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs.

Round 1 Selections

Among the other notable picks in the first round were:

• Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite) to the Oklahoma City Thunder (No. 2)
• Cam Whitmore (Villanova) to the Houston Rockets (No. 3)
• Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite) to the Atlanta Hawks (No. 4)
• Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas) to the Indiana Pacers (No. 5)

The draft continues with the second round on Thursday night, with the remaining 30 picks to be made.