Wizards select Benzo, Type in NBA 2K League draft

Wizards District Gaming, who finished with the second-worst record in the NBA 2K League last year, selected Benjamin "Benzo" Bernstein of Montclair, N.J., with the first overall selection in the 2024 draft on Thursday.

The Wizards selected NBA 2K League veteran Xavier "Type" Vescovi in the second round at No. 25 overall. Type has experience with Warriors Gaming Squad, Hornets Venom GT, Knicks Gaming and Raptors Uprising GC.

Wizards District Gaming coach and general manager Patrick Crossan said in a statement, "We're thrilled to welcome an elite level talent and instant difference maker like Benzo to Wizards District Gaming. Coupled with Type and our returning veteran core, we believe we have built a roster that can compete with any in this league. We can't wait to get the 2024 season started as we look to add more hardware to our trophy case."

A total of 35 players were drafted in the event at Full Sail Live in Orlando.

Damian "tutak" Tutak of Clearwater, Fla., went second overall to T-Wolves Gaming, and Julian "jbooiin" Manzanares of Ocala, Fla., was chosen third overall by Magic Gaming.

Kings Guard Gaming picked Andy "Tearitoffem" Fernandez at No. 4, and the T-Wolves rounded out the top five by choosing Frankie "Igymo" Mule.

All 25 NBA 2K League teams completed their five-man rosters during the draft.

Warriors Gaming Squad are the reigning NBA 2K League 5v5 champions after beating expansion team NBL Oz Gaming in the championship match last August. DUX Infinitos downed Pistons GT to capture the 3v3 crown in May.

2024 NBA 2K League draft results

First round

1. Wizards District Gaming, Benjamin "Benzo" Bernstein

2. T-Wolves Gaming, Damian "tutak" Tutak

3. Magic Gaming, Julian "jbooiin" Manzanares

4. Kings Guard Gaming, Andy "Tearitoffem" Fernandez

5. T-Wolves Gaming, Frankie "Igymo" Mule

6. Hornets Venom GT, Kevon "Flukelock" Matthias

7. Kings Guard Gaming, Raymond "DRsteppy" Rodriguez

8. Blazer5 Gaming, Wahid "Faiz" Faiz

9. Jazz Gaming, Christopher "iuhfeen" Stewart

10. Kings Guard Gaming, Nasir "FatStopk" Love

11. Hawks Talon GC, Tyler "BaitPickk" Montague

12. DUX Infinitos, Jemel "Warnocks" Yacine

13. Grizz Gaming, David "OhDonn" Lawson

14. Hornets Venom GT, Trey "TreyDollaz" Wright

15. NBL Oz Gaming, Cristian "Plu" Young

16. Blazer5 Gaming, Robert "May" May

17. Hornets Venom GT, Jamaal "Mooch" Gill

18. Gen.G Tigers, Austin "BootII" Willard II

19. T-Wolves Gaming, Roger "ForeverPolo" Adams

20. Jazz Gaming, Zakary "Miami" Duncan

Second round

21. Grizz Gaming, Nick "IcyyTheGoat" Clark

22. Heat Check Gaming, Marta' "TheRealTay614" Edwards

23. Bucks Gaming, Jaydon "Retrianna" Laudermilch

24. Mavs Gaming, Emmanuel "FantaSZN" Gosman

25. Wizards District Gaming, Xavier "Type" Vescovi

26. Pistons GT, Solomona "Monuhh" Faitaua-Nanai

27. Grizz Gaming, Craig "rigby" Burnett Jr.

28. Gen.G Tigers, Justin "Jolo" Perry

29. Lakers Gaming, Vincent "dvnxsty" Magnaldi

30. Blazer5 Gaming, Patrick-John "YouBots" Fadel

31. DUX Infinitos, Anias "Anias" Sanders

32. Raptors Uprising GC, Jarvis "Simptoms" Thompson

Third round

33. Jazz Gaming, Justin "Inhisprime-" Barnes

34. Magic Gaming, Justin "Snubby" Stemerman

35. Hawks Talon GC, Christopher "Duck" Charles