You'll get exclusive content every month and be a key part of the NBA Draft Room community. Explosive and powerful with an improving shooting stroke, Cam Whitmore figures to enter the top-10 discussion once hes back (thumb surgery) and gets comfortable in Villanovas offense. Even though he has a questionable jump shot, analytics departments will like him, coaches will admire his toughness and scouts like his versatility as a big who can handle in transition or face up and attack. 1 pick. Houston already made room for a rookie big by trading Christian Wood. If a surprise name can shake up the top four, we're hearing it is Sharpe. Miami Heat: Dyson Daniels (G League Ignite, PG/SG, 2003), 27. And chances are, mystery and perceived upside will work in his favor during the predraft process. The Pacers and Blazers have been mentioned by rivals teams as being active in trade discussions. San Antonio Spurs (via Pistons): Harrison Ingram (Stanford, SG/SF, Freshman), 33. One of the coaches last year on the G League Ignite said Scoot was the best player they had, an NBA executive told HoopsHype, per Scotto. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. 4-11. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons):Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 34. Pray for Victor (Wembanyama), some might say. Between his two-point scoring efficiency and improved playmaking, he's entered the second-round discussion. There are questions about who he will defend in the NBA, though in the Nos. For a point guard, Terry's measurements (6'7" in shoes, 7'0" wingspan) popped at the combine. Brown, Baldwin and Montero sound like the most vulnerable among players who were projected to be selected in the first round. Dukes leading scorer early, Filipowski has made a strong impression with his skill level for scoring versatility. Golden State Warriors: Christian Braun (Kansas, SG/SF, Junior), 29. 13. Boston Celtics:Moussa Diabate (Michigan, PF/C, Freshman), 56. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gabriele Procida (Bologna, SF, 2002), 49. 25. 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. He's cooled off over the past two weeks, although that seemed inevitable after his start. Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2001), Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior). He's being viewed as a positionless player who can handle and play-make and defend forwards. With four games of at least 30 points over Missouri State's last seven, Mosley has finally caught some scouts' attention. After all, most top prospects Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Duke's Paolo Banchero typically save their on-court . Minnesota Timberwolves:Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore), 20. Golden State Warriors: Dominick Barlow (Overtime Elite, PF, 2003), 58. New York Knicks (via Wizards):Emoni Bates (Eastern Michigan, SF, Sophomore). 1 overall pick in all 10 mock drafts polled. 8 and that he's become an option for teams in the late lottery. So far, weve already seen a handful of sophomores and juniors show theyve made significant improvements over the offseason. Orlando Magic: Andrew Nembhard (Gonzaga, PG, Senior), 33. Hawkins entered the season on breakout watch, and hes quickly delivered some noteworthy stretches of persuasive shooting with a quick, high release. Chicago Bulls: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 19. Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama (Mets 92, PF/C, 2004). It's possible L.A. will make a safe bet on a player ready to contribute now, such as the 235-pound Lewis. 5 in the first-round order, whereas the second-worst team can drop to as low as No. New York Knicks: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 12. To project where Wembanyama and other top prospects stand, HoopsHype compiled 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, and USA TODAYs For The Win. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets): Justin Lewis (Marquette, SF/PF, Redshirt Freshman), 34. Milwaukee Bucks:Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman), 25. Minnesota Timberwolves:Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 46. Or they could just select a cleaner fit such as Murray or Shaedon Sharpe, though I'd bet against it. While were still waiting for the college debuts of Arkansas Nick Smith and Villanovas Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson remains the favorite at No. 47. Shot-making will always be the signature skill that fuels his scoring, but hes been significantly more efficient so far with his finishing, and hes showcasing more playmaking ability to bolster his point or combo guard case to scouts. Rising prospects mean others have to fall. Hes even made 8-of-17 threes, showing a different level of confidence stepping into longer jumpers. Sacramento Kings: Kendall Brown (Baylor, SF, Freshman), 38. 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. 4. There has been enough evidence over the years of dangerous shot-making. Mathurin has seemingly locked himself in to the top eight. And with an 80 wingspan, difficult finishing angles become easy, drop-in baskets. And at 18 years old with an easier-to-project body, Smith may look preferable over Holmgren, who's 195 pounds and turns 20 in May. 6 seems most realistic for Indiana. Boston Celtics: Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite, SG, 2002), 15. Dallas Mavericks: Max Christie (Michigan State, SG/SF, Freshman), 20. During Wisconsin's win over Minnesota on Sunday, Davis once again took over late when his team needed a basket. Milwaukee Bucks: Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore), 24. San Antonio, 14-47, 0.5 games back (GB) 3. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith (Auburn, PF, Freshman), 2. Liddell has not received an invite to the green room, which bodes well for teams' chances of getting him in the 20s. 7 pick for a win-now player. Sacramento Kings:Kyle Filipowski (Duke, C, Freshman). Between Banchero and Jalen Green, the Rockets will have two high-level creators to run offense through and build around. 52. At 6'8", he's second in the country in transition points while grading in the 98th percentile as a post scorer. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 34. Agbaji's37-point outburst against Texas Tech felt like a needle-mover, with scouts now expecting the senior to wind up cracking the top 20. While scouts acknowledge Sochan's shooting as a weakness, they also sound too excited by the idea of a five-position defender who just turned 19, finishes and passes and can still hit an open three. Having hit 12-of-19 threes over Michigan's four games, Houstan's shot is falling after a rough monthlong stretch. Based on current standings and draft lottery odds, the Houston Rockets would be guaranteed a top-five overall selection in the upcoming 2023 NBA draft. The freshman is on pace to become the only NCAA playerever to average this many threes (1.4) with a block rate over 12.0 percent. However, theres intrigue in Thompson as a prospect due to his size and perimeter defense, with the expectation that his shooting mechanics will improve in the years ahead. But he also buried a combined four three-pointers, a notable development for a point-forward with translatable, impact passing and defensive instincts. Boston Celtics:Drew Peterson (USC, SF, Senior). Strawther lit up Kentucky for 20 points (and 14 boards), scoring with that projectable shooting stroke, touch shots and transition offense. 26. With a second-round pick, NBA teams could bet on Flaglers playmaking (6.8 assists) and shooting (54.3 percent 3PT), allowing him to overcome his mediocre tools and burst. By June 23, Daniels will have worked out for every team picking Nos. Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, PF, Freshman), 36. Though the Magic are believed to be considering Holmgren and Banchero, Smith remains the favorite. Chicago Bulls:EJ Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior), 19. The Magic would ultimately have no problem playing Smith with Jalen Suggs, which could push Cole Anthony into a sixth-man role that may better suit his strengths and weaknesses. Amen Thompsonwas the third overall pick in five of the 10 mock drafts polled and has maintained his current standing as the projected No. The potential to stretch the floor and protect the rim should be enough for Ware to remain in the top-20 discussion all year, even if his shot attempts and scoring production fluctuate. More teams than not have been mentioned in trade discussions. There won't be a consensus No. Memphis Grizzlies (via Cavaliers): Dereon Seabron (NC State, SF, Sophomore), 48. He can still improve on his off-the-dribble creation and execution, but consider that room for growth. Of the Thompson twins, Ausar is a slightly better shooter at29.8 percent from beyond the 3-point arc. 12, the idea of pairing defensive aces in Holmgren and Duren has to be appealing. There is some buzz about a team in the top four showing extra interest, though it is difficult to picture him going that high, considering general managers are evaluating Sharpe on 2021 AAU tape and workouts. In the next tier, Daniels has become the desirable star role player with a high floor that suggests a team can't go wrong. Dallas Mavericks: Gabriele Procida (Fortitudo Bologna, 2002, SF), 50. 4 pick in three other mock drafts polled. And right now, the Detroit Pistons are one of the most likely at 3-15. 3 pick in three mock drafts and the No. With a high usage and tough schedule early, George has had mixed performances, though the pros still outweigh the lows. Miller has the body and looks likePaul George, an NBA scout told HoopsHype, per Scotto. 3 pick. Banchero isn't as convincing of a three-pointer shooter or defender as Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren, but his combination of 6'10", 250-pound size, self-creation and shot-making skill points to star-caliber scoring potential. 11. But for a second-rounder, his physical profile, scoring skill level and production could generate more interest than what's being reported or projected. Orlando Magic:Trevon Brazile (Arkansas, PF/C, Sophomore). Ive never heard anything negative about him. Miller has clearly entered the top-10 discussion with his positional tools and shooting. Dukes Dariq Whitehead is already equipped with an NBA-level skillset. Averaging 14.3 points with Ignite, King has entered the draft chat by spot-up shooting and converting timely drives and tough paint finishes. Watson could be drafted in the 30s by a team that sees too good of a buy-low opportunity, but I'm still betting on a more serious slide. Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images. That's still whom NBA staffers would bet their money on at No. Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman), 19. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Junior), 58. Click HoopsHypes story to access the reminder of the first round from their 2023 aggregate mock draft exercise. 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. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore), 16. 44. There are concerns over Juzang's quickness and athleticism for the NBA, but his shot-making is too tough for teams to keep passing on the 6'7" wing. Jones hasnt made a three-pointer yet, but Swiss Army knife-numbers (13.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.7 blocks) could look enticing for a versatility specialty role. Praised for his versatility and defense entering the season, Cason Wallace has delivered, averaging 4.6 assists and 3.4 steals on 8-of-15 from three. In any other class outside of a generational talent like Wembanyama, Henderson would be the No. His mentality is going to be the biggest key. 42. Charlotte Hornets: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, SF/PF, Freshman). 2022 NBA consensus mock draft 1.0: How the internet is projecting the first round before March Madness. Sticking at No. Consecutive 26-point, six-assist games in Maui highlighted Anthony Blacks advantageous combination of 67 size and ball-handling skills. Sochan is getting looks in the late lottery, as his defensive versatility should be attractive to a number of teams in that range. Chicago Bulls (via Blazers):Kris Murray (Iowa, PF, Junior). Everyone around the league is waiting to see how Sacramento handles the trade offers coming its way. He buried all five of his attempts on Saturday against Louisville. There is even some disagreement about how the top. Limited shooting may still make some teams hesitate, but Thompson feels like an outlier capable of impacting games without a jumperjust with consistent blow-bys, finishes, assists and defense. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman), 9. But his physicality as a scorer and improving shot-making and passing should help him secure plenty of second-round interest. Scouts are still waiting for the debut of Nick Smith (knee), wholl return to a favorable role that should help showcase his skill level and combo versatility. He's still the nation's fifth-leading scorer while averaging a combined 3.5 steals and blocks. Now he'll just be hoping to hear his name called, though his defensive talent seems undeniable. 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). He's currently in a brutal slump that's exposed questions about his shooting and finishing (44.6 percent at rim, zero made floaters). With 20-plus-points in three consecutive games, McGowens has made his strongest pitch to scouts over the past two weeks. On the draft radar since 2018, Spagnolo has emerged as a clear second-round prospect. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans):Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman), 16. Scouts aren't sure what to make of Watson, who recently flashed his defensive potential against Arizona (two blocks, two steals) and some scoring versatility versus California (12 points). Indiana Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona, SG/SF, Sophomore), 7. Coming off a 30-point, five-block game on Sunday, the 74 18-year-old leads the top French league in scoring for the 7-1 Metropolitans 92. For a 6'10", 245-pound center, he possesses outstanding mobility and quickness that translates to constant activity. Please check your email for a confirmation. Still, aside from the superstar in France, another in the G League and a third with Overtime Elite, a deep freshmen group will help this class challenge previous ones for the title of best of the decade. 3, where they'll take any of the freshmen power forwardsmost likely Banchero. Sharpe led the EYLB circuit in scoring with a tantalizing mix of shot-making skill and bounce at the rim, which also happens to be a favorable combination for draft workouts. He also worked out for the Sacramento Kings this week, though they'd be more of a trade-down team. 11. Indiana Pacers:Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). We've never seen Holmgren's type or level of two-way skill. 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. Editors Note: For More of Jonathan Wassermans coverage of the 2023 draft on Bleacher Reportor to read this article on BleacherReport.com,click here. The Blazers need to improve defensively, and rim protection is Duren's selling point. Detroit Pistons: Scoot Henderson, guard, G-League Ignite. The Thompson twins are NBA athletes, but in the NBA, youve got to be more than that because everyone is that at the pro level, an NBA scout said, as relayed by Scotto. Scoot Hendersonremains the unanimous No. 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. Hes a heck of a shooter., The key with Miller will be with his weight because he might struggle to guard an NBA four, an NBA executive added. The next month will be key for NBA evaluators, who'll be shaping their boards before the predraft process. In the 20s, it will come down to a team's willingness to settle on adding a rotational player versus swinging bigger. Once the big three are off the board, Jaden Ivey has become the popular answer for next-best-prospect as he continues to show dramatic improvement as a shooter. He doesn't seem like a realistic target for the New Orleans Pelicans at No. Phoenix Suns:Rayan Rupert (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2004). 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). 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