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Emmanuel Sharp Rises to the Brink of the First Round, while Noam Yaacov Lands at No. 57
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First reported by Mako · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
NBA draft analyst John Hollinger ranked Emmanuel Sharp 32nd and Noam Yaacov 57th ahead of next week’s draft. Sharp was praised for his shooting and defense, while Yaacov was described as a promising 21-year-old whose size remains a concern.
- 01Sharp was ranked 32nd, just outside the first round.
- 02Hollinger praised Sharp’s shooting, defense, and floor-spacing potential.
- 03Yaacov was ranked 57th after a strong season in Belgium.
- 04Hollinger said Yaacov could be drafted and sent to Utah.
- 05The NBA Draft is scheduled for less than a week from the article date.
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