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. Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
3. Amen Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
4. Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
5. Matthew Cleveland – 6-7 – Florida State
6. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
7. Chris Livingston – 6-5 – Kentucky 
8. Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
9. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
10. Cason Wallace – 6-3 – Kentucky
11. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
12. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Gonzaga
13. Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
14. Jalen Warley – 6-5 – Florida State
15. Kowacie Reeves – 6-6 – Florida
16. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
17. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
18. Dominick Harris – 6-4 – Gonzaga
19. Rayan Rupert – 6-7 – France
20. Arterio Morris – 6-4 – Texas
21. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
22. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
23. Jalen Hood-Schifino – 6-5 – Indiana
24. Isiaih Mosely – 6-5 – Missouri
25. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – Seton Hall
26. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
27. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
28. Mojave King – 6-5 – Australia
29. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
30. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
31. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee
32. Adam Miller – 6-4 – LSU
33. Bryce Thompson – 6-5 – OK. State
34. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama
35. Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
36. Tamar Bates – 6-5 – Indiana
37. Justin Powell – 6-5 – Tennessee
38. Bryan Antoine – 6-5 – Radford
39. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
40. Micah Peavy – 6-7 – TCU
41. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
42. Joe Girard – 6-1 – Syracuse