The 2024 NBA Draft is just under two months away, and a Clemson Tiger could produce early as a late pick.

PJ Hall had a first-team All-ACC season in 2023-24 and it’s set him on the likely path to enter the NBA. Where there’s some divide is the stock he currently holds at the professional level.

Contrary to NFL draft stock, production means far less leading into the NBA. There’s a stark difference between college and professional basketball, but Hall could fit in at the next level. It’s far less dependent on a possession basis, and versatility is king.

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor’s latest mock draft has Hall going No. 54 overall to the Golden State Warriors. He believes that it could be an opportunity for playing time from the beginning.

Hall’s playmaking skill from the frontcourt would be a natural fit for Golden State’s style. It wouldn’t be a shocker if Hall, much like Trayce Jackson-Davis, were to earn minutes right away.

In his description, O’Connor compares him to Blake Griffin but past his impact as a freak athlete. What Hall can do in the NBA is be a consistent shooter while providing length and playmaking as a big man.

While head coach Brad Brownell often joked about Hall’s three-point shooting, it will fit far better in the NBA level. The defensive end will be the biggest test, given the fact he averaged over three fouls per game.

Yes, there’s one more foul to work with in the NBA but the way he plays on that end could get him in trouble quickly. Still, Hall is a crafty player with a window to become an impressive perimeter big in the NBA.