Biggest NBA Draft Takeaways from Adidas Eurocamp 2024

TREVISO, Italy — NBA scouts, coaches and agents funneled into La Ghirada Città dello Sport from across the world for Adidas Eurocamp.

This was the second year that the event was held under coaching director Bill Bayno and scouting director Gianluca Pascucci. This year's event featured prospects (ages 16-22) from over 15 different countries and evaluators stationed throughout Europe.

James Harden also appeared for some on-court teaching, a Q&A session and guidance on what prospects should expect when jumping from high school to college and potentially the NBA.

Players were split up into six teams, including two from the United States. Each team played three games, tournament style. A competitive championship ended with France's Mohamed Diawara scoring a game-winning layup off an out-of-bounds play in the closing seconds.

All-Tournament Team: Taran Armstrong, Darryn Peterson, Andrej Kostić, Bogoljub Marković, Mouhamed Faye

Rising Stars: Michael Ružić, Caleb Holt

Defensive MVP: Mohamed Diawara

Finals MVP: Brice Dessert

Camp MVP: Nikola Djurisic

Nikola Djurisic was a surprise name on Eurocamp rosters and likely the only one in attendance whom NBA teams will be looking hard at for the 2024 draft. It's rare for a player to participate in Eurocamp after playing at the NBA combine, where he improved his stock last month.

"I love basketball. Every opportunity, I want to play, I want to prove myself," Djurisic told Bleacher Report.

Djurisic was one of the older, more accomplished players at Eurocamp, so this was a setting he should have stood out in. He did for the most part, finishing as the event's MVP after his team won the championship.

Djurisic did a little of everything on Sunday (when he played twice) with his slashing ability, shotmaking and passing. It looked easy for him when he played against younger opponents. He also didn't try to do too much and played efficiently within his team's offense, making sound decisions on when to hunt or move the ball.

"The things I cannot do, I'm not going to do them," Djurisic told B/R. "Last year, my body language was horrible. Everybody was talking about that last year, but I didn't see it. I talked to my parents, my manager, and I was determined to change that."

Djurisic wasn't at his best on Monday, as he struggled to find a scoring rhythm and looked frustrated after misses and turnovers. Against players his age, his thin frame and trouble against contact and physicality became evident.

But he did finish with at least five assists in each of his three games. He has some point-wing feel that helps separate him and contribute in games when his shot isn't falling.

Djurisic did acknowledge that he'll have to change his game to be more adaptable for the NBA.

"My whole career, I've been on the ball," he said. "I know teams want to see me play off the ball. When I get to the NBA, I know I'm going to play off the catch, do the dirty work. At the combine, I showed how I can play both ways."

Djurisic said he remains undecided about whether to stay in the draft or withdraw before the June 16 deadline. He's currently No. 42 in our mock draft, and scouts we've spoken to believe he'll likely remain on second-round boards.

Darryn Peterson was the headliner of Eurocamp. He looked like the obvious top prospect in Treviso.

He also looked like one of the top prospects anywhere in the world outside the NBA.

Peterson didn't need to play Monday after scoring 29 points on an efficient 12-of-17 shooting Sunday. He got to any spot he wanted to inside the arc, where he showed his signature, pro-like elevation rising into mid-range pull-ups over defenders.

Peterson told B/R that he models his game after Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Those comparisons feel inevitable given his ability to separate into jumpers and slice through defenses with his dribble.

Peterson operated with total command and balance at Eurocamp when handling the ball and creating for himself. He shot 5-of-8 from deep across his two games as well.

Peterson told B/R that he's focused on showing scouts how he can make plays for teammates in more of a combo role. Realistically, however, he's a pure scorer. In fact, he's one of the most polished 17-year-olds from three levels that I've scouted.

AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer get most of the attention in the 2025 high school class, but Peterson continues to make a case that he deserves to be mentioned in the same tier.

One of the biggest storylines heading into Eurocamp was Joson Sanon's commitment flip from Arizona to Arizona State.

"Arizona would have been a good spot, but the deal was for Caleb Love to get drafted and I'd have that role," Sanon told B/R. "He ended up announcing he'd be going back, so I wound up going to the rival school, and it set off some heat."

"Coach Bobby Hurley explained how he would be getting me the ball, and show me different ways to score on and off the ball."

Sanon was the clear lead guard for USA Select at Eurocamp, and he should have the freedom and skill set to be a focal point of the Sun Devils' offense, especially with Frankie Collins transferring to TCU.

Sanon instantly pops with a 6'6" NBA frame, shooting versatility/range and some point guard acumen. He shined through tough losses in Treviso against older competition. He came out on Saturday focused on running the offense and getting teammates involved. But he looked more aggressive on Sunday (23 points) before catching fire on Monday to drop 30 points (including six made threes) in 28 minutes, the highest-scoring output of the event.

He started hot in both games, drilling four jumpers in the first quarter of each. Shooting seems to separate Sanon from most guards his age right now. He made 12-of-26 threes throughout the event, effectively generating rhythm for himself with hesitation dribbles and good footwork for shot prep.

He also put pressure on defenses with his dribble and ability to initiate contact and finish after it. He's strong below the rim. Sanon got to his spots and scored off two feet, both on drives and pull-ups.

Maurizio Gherardini, Eurocamp's founder, acknowledged Sanon's impressive shooting and told him his immediate focus should be on the details and getting tough defensively.

"Reading the defense better, seeing the court," Sanon said was a priority for him moving forward.

How effectively he's able to create for teammates next year will play a key role in his draft stock and teams' willingness to see him as a big point guard rather than a combo.

He didn't mince words when asked about his expected stay at Arizona State. "I'm one-and-done."

Sanon will appear in the first round of our 2025 mock draft that's dropping later this month.

Niko Bundalo received an offer from Connecticut on his way to Eurocamp. His arrow was pointing up before he arrived, and it was easy to see the draw during his first game on Saturday, when he scored 14 points with two three-point makes.

He closed even stronger, leading the World Team with 23 points over USA Select on Monday.

Bundalo's shooting and face-up skill instantly popped for a 6'9" forward. He knocked down a few pull-ups off hesitation dribbles. He played with swagger, taunting opponents after burying jumpers or recovering down for a block. Coaches will surely admire the edge he plays with.

Bundalo isn't the most explosive athlete, and he'll need to bulk up his frame, but he clearly has a coveted, modernized skill set for a big. He should become a prospect that every level winds up monitoring.

One of the top 2026 recruits, 16-year-old Caleb Holt had some impressive moments playing against teams with guards and wings in their 20s. His age did show at times, but Holt was productive despite how raw he still is, having averaged 15.7 points in three games.

He made 7-of-13 threes in Treviso after showing some real progress with his shot on the 3SSB circuit. He hit two pull-ups from behind the arc. His toughest bucket of the event was a fallaway from the post, another promising sign of shotmaking potential.

At 6'5", his signature athleticism and strength were evident, and he picked up full court defensively. He already has a developed frame for a guard, so he should generate plenty of highlights and excitement about his defensive outlook.

Offensively, Holt is still working on his touch and ball skills, but he converted some tough finishes cutting from off the ball and delivered a few advanced passes.

Holt received a Rising Star honor at Eurocamp and wound up scoring an invitation to the United States' U17 training camp on Monday.

Mega MIS has another prospect for NBA teams to start taking seriously in Serbia's Bogoljub Marković.

The 6'11", 18-year-old scored in various ways inside and out, showcasing instincts around the basket, speed and body control in the open floor and shooting range.

He also had four blocks in the championship game, demonstrating solid timing and processing rotating down.

He did struggle with turnovers and fouling, and his body clearly needs a lot of work. But Marković had some promising stretches late in the year for Mega, and after making the Eurocamp All-Tournament team, his progress, growing confidence and expanding skill set should earn him a spot on NBA teams' watch lists entering the summer.

Next Generation's offense was aesthetically pleasing throughout Eurocamp behind Aleksandar Gavalyugov's exciting live dribble and passing creativity.

The 6'2" Bulgarian point guard showcased his vision and ambitious playmaking. He delivered some high-level assists with wraparound passes and no-looks. It felt like he could get a teammate a clean shot whenever he wanted out of pick-and-rolls.

He also showed his shooting range as well, hitting five in three games.

Gavalyugov's limited size/athleticism did become evident inside the arc. And with the high usage and flare comes turnovers. But he'll be a fun player to track based on his style of play.

Croatia's Michael Ružić had one of the best performances of the camp with 28 points versus a Darryn Peterson-less USA team on Monday. At 6'10", he buried six threes, scored inside and created for himself despite lacking quickness or standout athletic ability. His skill level looked ultra high for a 17-year-old his size.

Having played 26 games in the Spanish ACB, Ruzic appears to be on track toward becoming a well-known name in scouting circles.

Serbia's Andrej Kostić was another standout with 6'6" size, polished shooting and tough finishing. He scored efficiently throughout the camp, making open shots and picking the right spots to attack.

Kostic has a very mature, adaptable game with his skill set and comfort level playing off the ball in a spot-up role.

He should be an interesting name to track for the next few draft cycles after playing last season with Crvena Zvezda's youth team and averaging 15.7 points at ANGT.