Justin Champagnie ranked as No. 24 NBA draft prospect

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pitt star Justin Champagnie has put on the best performance of his career this season, and as a result, he has caught the attention of NBA draft analysts, many of whom envision him as a second-round pick. However, his stock appears to be on the rise, as he was ranked as the No. 24 prospect by Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated on Wednesday, placing him in the first-round conversation for the first time.

“It’s tough to ignore just how productive Champagnie has been all season, and while his shooting numbers have regressed a bit in recent weeks, he’s played his way into the first-round picture,” Woo said. “He’s an excellent rebounder on both ends, gets off the…