Ranking 6 prospects the Houston Rockets are likely to select in 2024 NBA draft

5. Dalton Knecht, Tennessee

Castle has drawn comparisons to Jimmy Butler. By contrast, Knecht is more regularly compared to Donte DiVincenzo. What are we doing here?

Well, let's be honest - Castle isn't likely to be Butler. He has the potential, but if that was his likely outcome, he'd be the number one pick in the draft. On the other hand, Knecht is more likely to live up to his NBA comparisons.

The Rockets could use a player like DiVincenzo. Knecht is a 6'6" guard who canned 39.7% of his triples this year. With plus positional size, he should have defensive utility at the professional level as well.

This would be a safe pick. For a Rockets team brimming with high-upside talent, safety may be the best route. If Knecht is on the board when the Rockets make their selection, they should take a look at him.