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2024 Miami Heat Mock Draft Roundup: June 12 – Hot Hot Hoops – Miami HEAT NBA Blog

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June 12, 2024

2024 Miami Heat Mock Draft Roundup: June 12 – Hot Hot Hoops – Miami HEAT NBA Blog

Could the Miami Heat draft Duke’s Kyle Filipowski with their No. 15 selection? (Photo Courtesy of Duke Athletics)

We are now two weeks away from the 2024 NBA Draft, which begins on Wednesday, June 26! The Miami Heat currently own the No. 15 and 43 picks in the draft. Who do the pundits have them selecting with their two picks? Let’s examine!

(Editor’s note: This is our fourth mock draft roundup–our most recent one was on May 13!)

CBS Sports (Cameron Salerno):

No. 15: Tristan da Silva, F, Colorado

“Da Silva is a big wing who was a great shooter at Colorado. Da Silva is one of the oldest prospects in the draft. He is also one of the most NBA-ready players because of his ability to score off cuts, catch and shoot attempts, dribble handoffs, and in isolation.”

The Athletic (Sam Vecenie):

No. 15: Kyle Filipowski, F, Duke:

“As a big man who can shoot, Filipowski could pair well with Bam Adebayo or serve as a third big. The Duke product averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting about 50 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3 this season. He carried the Blue Devils through long stretches of games with his ability to catch the ball on the block and score, but pro scouts are more intrigued by his well-rounded perimeter game. Filipowski can shoot from 3, attack heavy closeouts and bring the ball up the court in grab-and-go situations. His passing took a nice leap this past season, and he was more comfortable reading the court…”

No. 43: Jamal Shead, G, Houston

ESPN (Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo):

No. 15: Zach Edey, C, Purdue

“Edey’s positional fit alongside Bam Adebayo would be a topic of discussion in Miami, but his productivity, physicality and intensity would surely be welcomed by the Heat, who have valued experience more than other teams at times. Edey slowly incorporated a 3-point shot into his offensive arsenal this past season, and he has the type of defensive versatility that could be useful alongside another big man in small doses.
Edey’s offensive rebounding and interior scoring are skills the Heat don’t have much of, potentially making him an attractive pick at No. 15.”

No. 43: Harrison Ingram, F, UNC

Bleacher Report (Jonathan Wasserman):

No. 15: Jared McCain, G, Duke

“Jared McCain put on some impressive shooting displays during drills at the combine, showing textbook repetition of form. Shotmaking has and will always be what powers his offense and value, but McCain’s effectiveness this year in ball-screen situations, using change of speed, footwork, crafty finishing and vision, point to more on-ball upside with his creativity and feel.”

No. 43: Pelle Larsson, F, Arizona

“Pelle Larsson’s impressive frame and versatility stood out more than his scoring in Chicago. His game feels very adaptable to the next level, even if he’s missing one specialty skill.
“Teams should see a high-floor second-round pick who can make plays out of pick-and-rolls, threaten as a catch-and-shooter and generally make the right plays within an offense.”
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Yahoo Sports (Krysten Peek):

No. 15: Devin Carter, G, Providence

“No other guard tested better during the draft combine than Carter. He tied for the best max vertical jump at 42 inches and broke the 3/4-court sprint record. His body of work this past season is a direct indication of how productive he can be, particularly in the open court.”

No. 43: Adem Bona, C, UCLA

The Ringer (Kevin O’Connor):

No. 15: Rob Dillingham, G, Kentucky

“Dillingham could go a lot higher than this, but someone’s gotta fall, right? The Heat landed Justise Winslow on a draft-night slide many moons ago. Though that didn’t work out as anticipated, Dillingham could be a perfect pairing in two-man actions with Bam Adebayo.”

On his strengths:

“Dynamic shot creator who uses shifty change-of-direction moves to slither wherever he wants on the floor. He can get into the paint for runners and crafty layups, or pull up from behind the arc.
“Draining nearly half of his catch-and-shoot 3s this season, hitting them both off movement and in standard spot-ups. Add in his willingness to cut, or even set an occasional screen, and he could be extremely dangerous off of screens and handoffs if paired with a playmaking big.
“Skilled playmaker who can smoothly make passes off the dribble, including cross-court kickouts and lefty wraparounds to cutters. Within the flow of the offense, he makes quick decisions and keeps the ball moving.”

On his weaknesses:

“Active but erratic defender who too often falls out of position by getting handsy, lost, or simply lacking the understanding of what an opponent is doing. His fundamentals need to dramatically improve because there’s no way to solve his lack of size.
“Needs to improve his passing accuracy if he’s going to run an NBA offense. He regularly swings the ball to teammates, but they need to reach for it, which can throw them off their rhythm getting into a shot. He’s flat-out missed on some lobs, too. It’s as if he passes the ball to the area he assumes his teammate is going to be, rather than actually reading the floor.“
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No. 43: Terrance Shannon Jr., G, Illinois

On3 Sports:

No. 15: Kel’el Ware, C, Indiana

NBADraft.net:

No. 15: Terrance Shannon, G, Illinois

No. 43: Cam Spencer, G, UConn

SB Nation (Ricky O’Donnell):

No. 15: Devin Carter, G, Providence

“Carter just screams Heat Culture, and not just because his father, former NBA guard Anthony Carter, helped develop Max Strus and Gabe Vincent as a former player development coach in Miami. Carter was always a tenacious on-ball defender, but he blossomed as a shooter in his junior year at Providence. He showcased enough volume (more than 11 three-pointers attempted per 100 possessions) and shot versatility to make you believe he wasn’t just a one-year wonder as a shooter. With long arms, a strong chest, and major leaping ability, he’ll be a defensive pest from day one while also adding another perimeter scorer.”

USA Today (Jeff Zillgitt, Scooby Axson):

Jared McCain, G, Duke:

“An efficient scorer on a talented team, McCain has range from 3 and can shoot it off the dribble or on the catch. Made eight 3-pointers in a game twice this season, including 8-for-11 against James Madison in the NCAA Tournament.”

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Miami Central High School football forced to forfeit games over ineligible player

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November 4, 2024

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Miami Central High School football forced to forfeit games over ineligible player

The Miami Central High School football team is being forced to forfeit a number of games over an ineligible player.

The Florida High School Athletic Association deemed the Miami Central Rockets used an ineligible player and they must now forfeit all 8 victories, according to a report released Monday.

The team was also placed on administrative probation until Nov. 1, 2025, and was fined $900 for the violation.

According to the ruling, the Rockets used a fifth-year student-athlete and self-reported the violation. The name of the student was redacted from the report from the FHSAA.

The Miami-Dade County School Board has not sent over a statement, but the report said the school will take corrective actions and mentioned “The alleged player has been removed from the practice and will never play football again at Miami Central.”

Sports Illustrated ranked The Rockets as No. 6 in Florida before this ruling came down.

The report says school administrators have the right to appeal the decision within the next 10 business days.

NBC6 reached out to the school board and are waiting on a statement.

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Heat vs. Kings Injury Report: Miami And Sacramento Set For Rare Full-Strength Clash

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November 4, 2024

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Heat vs. Kings Injury Report: Miami And Sacramento Set For Rare Full-Strength Clash

The Miami Heat (3-2) are at home on Monday evening for a matchup against the Sacramento Kings (3-3) at 8:15 ET.

The Heat are coming off a dominant victory over the Washington Wizards in Mexico City while the Kings were defeated in an overtime thriller against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2.

Here’s the full injury report for the game:

HEAT

Josh Christopher: Out – G League

Keshad Johnson: Out – G League

KINGS

Devin Carter: Out – Shoulder

Isaiah Crawford: Out – G League

Orlando Robinson: Out – Knee

Kevin Huerter: Questionable – Illness

If Huerter is able to play in tonight’s game, it’s essentially a full health clash.

Here’s more information about the game:

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Betting line: Heat -2

VITALS: : The Heat and Kings meet for the first of two matchups this regular season. Last season, Miami swept the series, 2-0, has now won three straight against Sacramento, including six of the last eight overall. The Heat are 47-24 all-time versus the Kings during the regular season,
including 31-5 in home games and 16-19 in road games. The Heat are coming off a victory against the Washington Wizards.

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Terry Rozier

G Tyler Herro

C Bam Adebayo

F Jimmy Butler

F Nikola Jovic

KINGS

F Keegan Murray

F DeMar DeRozan

C Domantas Sabonis

G De’Aaron Fox

G Doug McDermott

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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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Poll: Who should be the Miami Herald’s High School Athlete of the Week? (Nov. 4)

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November 4, 2024

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Poll: Who should be the Miami Herald’s High School Athlete of the Week? (Nov. 4)

South Florida’s top athletes were recognized last week in the sports of cross-country, golf, swimming, and volleyball.

This week, we continue a feature where we ask you to vote for the best performer of the week from bowling, cross-country, golf, and volleyball in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Take our poll below to cast your vote. The poll will be open until Thursday, Nov. 7, around 10 p.m. You may vote as often as you like until then.

Here are the candidates:

NOTE: You should see a Miami Herald box underneath this note for you to type Yes and click Submit. That will ignite the actual poll to vote.

Information on each candidate below.

Sergio Alonso, Miami Columbus bowling: the junior finished 25th in the boys’ division at state. He was 20 pins shy of 16th in the qualifying round, narrowly missing a spot in the finals as an individual. He helped the Explorers place 17th overall in the team division. He was the top Miami-Dade boys’ bowler and third best of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Gabriel Carr, Miami Sunset cross-country: the senior ran 16:29.50 to win the Jr. Orange Bowl Boys’ Cross-Country Invitational at Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami.

Joss Collins, South Plantation bowling: the senior was 16th overall in the girls’ state finals bracket, second best of Broward and Miami-Dade girls’ bowlers. She also helped the Paladins reach the state finals in the girls’ team division, where they placed fourth and then finished seventh. In the individual qualifier at state, she was the top girls’ bowler from Broward and Miami-Dade counties, scoring third overall to make the top 16 cut.

Joey Diaz-Quintero, Miami Belen Jesuit cross-country: the senior ran 16:38.70 to place second at the Jr. Orange Bowl Boys’ Cross-Country Invitational at Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami.

Lucas Gonzalez, Davie Western bowling: was 19th overall individually at state, missing the cut for the final 16 in the boys’ division by 14 pins. He was the top scorer of any state qualifying boys’ bowler from Broward and Miami-Dade counties. He helped the Wildcats place 12th in the team standings, qualifying for the team finals of the state tournament, where they also placed 12th.

William Grayson-Richards, Miami Country Day golf: this 8th grader shot 1-over par 72 to win the District 15-1A Boys’ Golf Tournament at Normandy Shores Golf Club in Miami Beach.

Miami Country Day boys’ golfer William Grayson-Richards.

Kate Khvorostiana, Miami Ransom Everglades golf: the senior shot even par 71 to win the District 15-1A Girls’ Golf Tournament at Normandy Shores Golf Club in Miami Beach. She also led the Raiders to the team title.

Cole Laffere, Miami True North golf: the sophomore shot 5-over par 77 to win the District 16-1A Boys’ Golf Tournament at Redland Golf & Country Club in Homestead.

Joysbeliz Reyes, Miami Southridge bowling: the senior was the state runner-up in the girls’ individual division. She was 15th overall, just making the cut of the top 16 to qualify for the finals of the state tournament individually. She scored second best of girls’ state qualifiers from Broward and Miami-Dade counties (first of Miami bowlers) in that round. She reached the championship match in the round of 16 finalists by winning four consecutive matches (the first three after dropping the first game).

Amanda Rodriguez, Miami Lourdes volleyball: the senior setter totaled 32 assists, 4 aces and 3 digs in wins over Pembroke Pines Charter and Archbishop McCarthy as the Bobcats won the Region 4-5A Championship. That qualified them for the FHSAA State Championships (Final Four) as the No.2 seed.

Trevor Tingle, Miami Palmetto golf: the junior shot 1-under par 71 to win the District 16-3A Boys’ Golf Tournament at Miami Springs Golf & Country Club.

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