Nick Smith

Draft Notes

Nick Smith is a big, dynamic point guard/combo guard who projects as a high lottery pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

Smith has springy legs, really good bounce and above the rim ability. He’s got a long 6-9 wingspan which helps him play bigger than his size, score in traffic and make plays in the lane.

He’s lights out with the ball in his hands and might be the most talented scorer in his class. He doesn’t have elite Jaden Ivey level burst or first step but he’s quick with the ball and has a suddenness to his game.

Has a frame that can add more weight, with broad shoulders and great length.

Has easy 3pt range and a very smooth jumper.

Has a deep bag.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

top 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

2023 SG Rankings

1. Nick Smith – 6-4 – Arkansas
2. Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
3. Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
4. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
5. Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
6. Ricky Council IV – 6-6 – Arkansas
7. Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
8. Sidy Cissoko – 6-7 – G League Ignite (France)
9. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
10. Jordan Hawkins – 6-5 – UConn
11. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
12. Mojave King – 6-5 – Ignite (Australia)
13. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – Stanford
14. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
15. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Gonzaga
16. Jalen Warley – 6-5 – Florida State
17. Kowacie Reeves – 6-6 – Florida
18. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
19. Dominick Harris – 6-4 – Gonzaga
20. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
21. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
22. Isiaih Mosely – 6-5 – Missouri
23. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – Seton Hall
24. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
25. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
26. Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
27. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
28. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
29. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
30. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee
31. Adam Miller – 6-4 – LSU
32. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama
33. Justin Powell – 6-5 – Tennessee
34. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
35. Micah Peavy – 6-7 – TCU
36. Joe Girard – 6-1 – Syracuse