Sacramento Kings: Jaden Ivey (Purdue, G, Sophomore), 5. Los Angeles Clippers: Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 44. Memphis Grizzlies: Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 29. 5 pick in four of the 10 mock drafts polled. Brown's lack of offense became more alarming as the season went on, and his defense didn't appear strong enough to make up for his lack of creation and poor shooting. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Heat):Yannick Nzosa (Unicaja, C, 2003), 59. Los Angeles Clippers: Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 44. Physical tools wont be enough for Lively to generate lottery interest, as hes looked fairly limited at both ends in terms of offensive skill and defensive speed. Bailey is missing a surefire NBA skill, though he deserves a spot on second-round boards or his three-level shot-making potential and passing. His mobility, motor and two-point skill development have translated to easy baskets and half-court scoring. 1. New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz):Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 53. Oklahoma City Thunder:Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman), 35. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 23. 1, but we're also hearing from teams that the Orlando Magic isn't out on Holmgren. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Scouts have entertained the idea of Wesley rising up in the 20s or late teens. Phoenix Suns: Roko Prkacin (Cibona, PF, 2002). His finishing and post game may still be strong enough for a team that could use more high-percentage scoring options up front. Los Angeles Clippers:Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Senior). We havent seen much passing or exciting defensive plays from Jackson, though between his age (18), tools, budding perimeter skill, rim activity and motor, teams should picture translatable double-doubles. San Antonio Spurs (via Pistons): Harrison Ingram (Stanford, SG/SF, Freshman), 33. Lewis isn't the defensive stopper scouts hope for in a 6'7", 245-pound combo forward. The top prospects in this class are guard Matas Buzelis, who will be 18 years old and will play for the G League Ignite, and Cody Williams, the younger brother of Jalen Williams. New York Knicks:Gradey Dick (Kansas, SF, Freshman). He should enter next year as a potential first-rounder because of his 6-foot-10 frame and floor . Toronto Raptors:Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite, SG/SF, 2003). Boston Celtics:Moussa Diabate (Michigan, PF/C, Freshman), 56. Between his 6'6" size, mechanics, shot-making versatility and discipline, it's easy to picture his fit as an off-ball scorer and interchangeable wing. Milwaukee Bucks: Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest, PF, Junior), 25. Los Angeles Lakers:Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech, SG/SF, Senior). Boston Celtics: Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite, SG, 2002), 15. Scouts wouldn't mind if he attempted more threes, but he's been tough on long twos (16-of-32), a dangerous pull-up threat (40 makes) and accurate from the line (78.2 percent). Orlando Magic:Trevon Brazile (Arkansas, PF/C, Sophomore). He just returned to Megas lineup after being out a month. However, there's still plenty to like about his three-level scoring skills, point-of-attack burst and defensive tools. 46. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons):Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 34. While there may be questions about how limited athleticism affects him at the NBA level, hes flashed the type of shooting range and face-up ability teams covet in centers. The Orlando Magic could enter next season focused on building around Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner and Jabari Smith. 7. As the scout alluded to, Thompson shot 25 percent from beyond the arc this season. Sacramento Kings (via Pacers):Baylor Scheierman (Creighton, SF, Senior). Boston Celtics (via Mavericks):Amari Bailey (UCLA, SG, Freshman). Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks):Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). Even in November, it seems like there isnt much left for Victor Wembanyama to prove. After a 29-point game against Seton Hall and 30 points against Omaha, a Murray breakout appears on. Philadelphia 76ers:Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite, SG, 2003), 24. Kansas Jalen Wilson has been one of the best CBB scorers this year. But all it takes is one that's willing to bet on potential and blame his bad season on a poor fit at UCLA. 11. Scouts are hoping for a chance to evaluate Shaedon Sharpe, who was recently deemed eligible for the draft after enrolling early at Kentucky and spending the last few months just practicing. This projected class is off to a booming start, as it feels like at least 20 names could wind up earning lottery grades. 25. Hes also used his physical tools to finish through contact and force turnovers. He'll go first round if the shooting continues to occasionally show up. Charlotte Hornets: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, PG/SG, 2003). His. Hes now considered the fourth overall pick in consecutive aggregate mock drafts. Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2001), Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior). 21. The Houston Rockets will presumably take whoever falls to them among the group of Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero. The Blazers seem more likely to deal their No. 28. 13. Atlanta Hawks: Josh Minott (Memphis, SF/PF, Freshman), 45. It's not often a player earns a green room invite after scrimmaging at the combine. Foster was in great shape at the combine (6.2 percent body fat), an encouraging sign for a big whose defense and conditioning had been question marks. 41. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons): Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 34. Chicago Bulls (via Nuggets):Forfeited, 56. He's cooled off over the past two weeks, although that seemed inevitable after his start. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga, PF/C, Freshman), 3. His high floor and fit will earn him looks from late-lottery teams who'll be valuing his three-and-D floor. Iowa's Keegan Murray is having one of the best seasons in college basketball and his excellent play has helped his draft stock quite a bit . San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Dalen Terry (Arizona, PG/SG, Sophomore), 21. Sticking at No. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore), 11. Sacramento Kings:Eric Gaines (UAB, PG, Freshman). 6 for the Packers to move into the top three. I knew he was a guy you had to watch. San Antonio, 14-47, 0.5 games back (GB) 3. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Brothers Discovery. But at this point, with interest in Williams high and widespread, he is well regarded enough for a team to justify selecting him in the teens. Detroit Pistons:Sidy Cissoko (G League Ignite, SG/SF, 2004). Contributing regularly to a Final Four contender will only help Walkers image, though hes also generated positive reviews behind the scenes for his coachability. James is expected to go No. We've never seen Holmgren's type or level of two-way skill. He continues to astound with off-the-dribble fluidity and coordination into jumpers and runners. He doesnt have a huge offensive role in Oregons offense, but the 7-footer has already hit three threes and blocked eight shots through four games. Golden State Warriors: JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman), 30. For the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 4 and Ivey. Whoever drafts him has a totally different future ahead. Phoenix Suns:Rayan Rupert (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2004). NBA Draft Prospect Team Spotlight: Duke. Unless Sensabaugh hits a wall, he should start to make his way onto NBA radars with his impressive 66, 235-pound frame, shooting (7-of-18 3PT) and scoring instincts. He's still the nation's fifth-leading scorer while averaging a combined 3.5 steals and blocks. Teams could still see translatable finishing and shot-blocking tied to his 610 frame and athleticism. Philadelphia 76ers:Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). Foster looks to be in good shape, and he was also productive as an 18- and 19-year-old in the G League. It's that skinny frame that's the root of scouts' nerves. Keels, Brown and Baldwin seem to be viewed more as second-rounders despite points when most thought they could creep into the lottery discussion. San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics):Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001), 26. Braun seems to be on the first-round fence. 2023 NBA Mock Draft: Full 2-round predictions ahead of Christmas B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. San Antonio Spurs:Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State, SG, Freshman). 45. 36). Toronto Raptors:Ricky Council IV (Arkansas, SF/SG, Junior). An immediate physical standout at 67, 225 pounds, Kaluma has appeared to have added more shooting confidence and creation skill. Averaging 14.3 points with Ignite, King has entered the draft chat by spot-up shooting and converting timely drives and tough paint finishes. NBA Mock Draft: After Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller is pushing Amen and Ausar Thompson for the No. Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images, (Boulogne-Levallois: Big, International, 7-2), Best rank:1 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer,NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, USA TODAYs For The Win). Griffin could fall outside the top 10, especially if the Spurs take Sochan, Duren or Dieng. There has been enough evidence over the years of dangerous shot-making. Athletic finishing remains Braziles signature strength, though continuing to build on the early-season shooting flashes will be his key to a legitimate draft-stock spike. The top three might not be set the way it seemed after the lottery. 31 to No. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. 46. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): David Roddy (Colorado State, PF, Junior), 40. 20. Even if his tools, limited athleticism and lack of scoring firepower make it tough to detect star upside, every team should have some degree of his interest in his adaptable skill set/ mentality and obvious defensive gifts. 17. Matkovic, an athletic big who played with projected first-rounder Nikola Jovic, was added to this mock draft after his last-minute decision to stay in the draft, which may hint at a team's commitment to him. Boston Celtics:Drew Peterson (USC, SF, Senior). to average this many threes (1.4) with a block rate over 12.0 percent. Then, HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the fourth edition of the aggregate mock draft to find the answer. Though not the most creative scorer, hes produced within Michigans offense, making jumpers and good decisions in terms of when to attack or move the ball. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Pray for Victor (Wembanyama), some might say. And he's flashed enough passing skill on his 3.0 assists per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder to envision a useful secondary playmaker. He doesnt have the most believable three-point stroke, but between his 66 size, scoring versatility, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals, Council has enough working for him for scouts to start taking him seriously. Minnesota Timberwolves: Wendell Moore Jr. (Duke, SG/SF, Junior), 20. At 68, hes excellent at finishing in the lane, so if the signs of shooting improvement (2.0 3PTM) continue in conference play, Wilson should have a first-round case. Nembhard's 26-point, 11-assist performance in Chicago caught everyone's attention given the freedom he had compared to the facilitator role he played for Gonzaga. Up to 50.0 percent from three, A.J. Scouts are waiting to see how real Shannons early-season shooting is after he made four threes versus Monmouth and eight threes against UCLA. 4 pick, which is being discussed in multiple trade situations. 23. 38. 4-11. With 20-plus-points in three consecutive games, McGowens has made his strongest pitch to scouts over the past two weeks. Hes a scoring point guard, and he still has plenty of room to improve as a decision-maker, but hes also been able to leverage his ball-handling, elusiveness and gravity into playmaking. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans):Caleb Love (North Carolina, PG/SG, Junior). He'll likely fill gyms with unfamiliar, high-ranking executives during his pro days. Teams will show a willingness to stay patient with Thompons skill development, given the level of quickness and explosion has he possesses for attacking, finishing and defending at baseline. His lack of explosion and decision-making could allow teams in the late lottery or teens to have a shot at grabbing him later than most expected in October. Filipowski was the third-highest ranked recruit in Duke's class but has thus far been the best player not just in his class but on the team. Brooklyn Nets:GG Jackson (South Carolina, PF, Freshman). Everyone around the league is waiting to see how Sacramento handles the trade offers coming its way. New York Knicks:Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2001), 12. Portland Trail Blazers (via Grizzlies): Trevion Williams (Purdue, PF/C, Senior), 60. NBA teams will see translatable shot-making in his shooting versatility and ability to elevate over defenders, while his burst splitting defenses and screens should continue to work at the NBA level. February could determine where many prospects stand heading into workouts and interviews. 3 pick. 60. Henderson has a bright green light with Ignite, and it can lead to questionable shots and forces. Dukes leading scorer early, Filipowski has made a strong impression with his skill level for scoring versatility. Neither Thompson twin can shoot the ball very well. Charlotte, 19-43,. NBA Mock Draft: After Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller is pushing Amen and Ausar Thompson for the No. The Auburn freshman added another impact performance to his resume over the weekend with 23 points and 12 boards against Oklahoma. 9. Consecutive 26-point, six-assist games in Maui highlighted Anthony Blacks advantageous combination of 67 size and ball-handling skills. Hes got a chance to be really good. Each players consensus ranking was tabulated based on total points. Loves efficient start inside the arc (63.3 percent) seems more notable than his cold three-point shooting (5-of-27). Golden State Warriors: Dominick Barlow (Overtime Elite, PF, 2003), 58. Mathurin has seemingly locked himself in to the top eight. Indiana Pacers (via Heat): Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama, PG, Junior), 57. Oklahoma City Thunder: Christian Koloko (Arizona, C, Junior), 35. Smith, a year younger and widely praised for his maturity and approach, feels safe to everyone, and he's perceived to offer the same level of upside as anyone in this draft with a skill set that Orlando could use. The draft has been perceived to have four potential starsJabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey. Miami Heat: Dyson Daniels (G League Ignite, PG/SG, 2003), 27. With some of the best defensive instincts shown from any freshman guard in recent memory, Wallace is also shooting 60.7 percent inside the arc, using sound decision-making and shot-making touch to score with extreme efficiency. To project where Wembanyama and other top prospects stand, HoopsHype compiled 10 mock . But they wouldnt cause a team like the Houston Rockets to hesitate. In each of their recent mock drafts, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie and Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman had Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson and Jarace Walker coming off the board for picks three through five in some order. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Dukes Dariq Whitehead is already equipped with an NBA-level skillset. 1 overall pick like there was this season with Cade Cunningham. With his 66 size and athleticism, he wont need to show much improvement off the dribble if hes suddenly a consistent threat from deep. https://t.co/5WM1WCdmxt, Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 23, 2023. Atlanta Hawks (via Nets):Terrance Arceneaux (Houston, SG, Freshman). New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz): Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Junior), 52. Memphis Grizzlies (via Jazz):Walker Kessler (Auburn, C, Sophomore), 23. He's being viewed as a positionless player who can handle and play-make and defend forwards. Neither are likely enough when packaged with No. Houston Rockets: Paolo Banchero (Duke, PF, Freshman), 4. 15). Depending on how the next month goes, he may be better suited to return to school and shoot for the 2023 lottery. Milwaukee Bucks:Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman), 25. Scouts will presumably want to see more three-point shooting to buy a 172-pound guard for the next level. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): AJ Griffin (Duke, SF, Freshman), 13. 47. 34. From contenders gone awry to up-and-comers not quite heading up, here's a look at some teams that have not panned out. Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). But hes also suited to play possessions off the ball with a promising catch-and-shoot game from the wings and corners. Aside from showing more passing, Holmes looks relatively similar compared to last year. Chet Holmgren's 74.2 percent two-point percentage and 45.6 percent three-point shooting would clearly help the NBA's No. Portland Trail Blazers: Dereon Seabron (NC State, SF/PF, Sophomore), 40. Memphis Grizzlies:Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee, PG, Freshman), 30. Henderson has made strides with his shooting and leadership as a floor general this season. The Spurs make sense for Duren. Sign up for the Rockets Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. So far, weve already seen a handful of sophomores and juniors show theyve made significant improvements over the offseason. Baldwin has scouts nervous about his brutally inefficient season, historically low vertical numbers and seemingly casual approach. Howard has immediately caught scouts attention with his shot-making and scoring instincts for a 68 wing. He's generating buzz as an option in the 20s. Portland Trail Blazers (via Nets): JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman), 47. September 19, 2022 1:38 PM Anthony Edwards could be poised for a breakout year in the 2022-23 season. He helped himself at the combine, where he continued to strengthen his case as a wing who can make plays for teammates on ball screens. Miller has clearly entered the top-10 discussion with his positional tools and shooting. Whether he can rise into the top-five mix will come down to sustaining a similar level of jump-shot makes, and if he can showcase more off-the-dribble skill or burst once Alabamas schedule picks up. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith (Auburn, PF, Freshman), 2. Improved creation/shot-making skills and numbers are fueling Johnny Davis' rise up draft boards, but the struggling Sacramento Kings could put extra stock into the impact he's had on winning. He doesn't seem like a realistic target for the New Orleans Pelicans at No. By: HoopsHype. 12, the idea of pairing defensive aces in Holmgren and Duren has to be appealing. 13, No. Change of speed, ball-handling counters and footwork help the 65, 18-year-old separate into drives and dribble jumpers. And the New York Knicks' need for offense makes it difficult to imagine they will grab a 5 who can't shoot or create, even if they lose Mitchell Robinson. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Jalen Duren (Memphis, C, Freshman), 13. Teams believe the Sacramento Kings will be hoping to find a partner that will make a big offer for the No. Golden State Warriors (via Raptors): Karlo Matkovic (Mega, F, 2001), 52. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): David Roddy (Colorado State, PF, Junior), 40. Please check your email for a confirmation. The nation's leader in true shooting percentage and box plus-minus, Holmgren would likely be the clear No.
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