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Why Ryan Dunn being a 2024 NBA Draft pick is a good thing for UVA basketball

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Ryan Dunn is going to be a 2024 NBA Draft pick.

The Virginia Cavaliers second year is not only an athletic freak, but he’s channeled that into being arguably the best defender in college basketball.

His blossoming status as one of the most impactful wing defenders to come through the college ranks in years and his developing offensive game that indicates room for improvement once he can fully divert his attention to basketball make him a near lock to be a first round selection next summer. And, with the nature of the 2024 Draft being one of the weakest in a while, there’s growing sentiment that he could slip into the lottery simply because of how easy it is to project his impact as a defender at the next level.