| 1-2 | Player | Updated 8/1/21 | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Wembanyama | C – France – HT: 7-2 – WT: 209 – WING: 7-8 – Int.04 – Victor has as much upside as any prospect in the world. He’s the most uniquely talented 7-2 player in memory, flashing perimeter skills with awesome length and mobility. He’s got deep range on his jumper, a nice feel for the game on the offensive end and is an elite rim protector. Victor sits at the top of the updated 2021 International Elite 15 | Kristaps++ |
| 2 | Emoni Bates | SF – Ypsilanti, MI – HT: 6-8 1/2 – WT: 200 – WING: 6-9 – HSsr – Emoni has opened up his recruitment and could be looking at the professional route. He’s still an elite prospect but is no longer the clear no.1 guy in his class. | smaller KD, Brandon Ingram |
| 3 | Keyonte George | SG – Lewisville, TX – HT: 6-5 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – HSsr – A big, explosive guard who is skyrocketing up the rankings. |
| 4 | Amari Bailey | SG – Sierra Canyon (UCLA) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – HSsr – A do-it-all combo guard with an extra gear of athleticism. Has scoring talent and does it within the flow of the offense. | bigger Avery Bradley |
| 5 | Shaedon Sharpe | SG – Glendale, AZ – HT: 6-4 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – HSsr – A highly athletic scoring machine who is looking like a future lottery pick. | – |
| 6 | Scoota Henderson | PG – G League Ignite – HT: 6-3 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – USA.04 – Scoot has reclassified and signed with the G League Ignite. He’s a big time athlete and above the rim finisher with the strength to finish through contact. Scoot is flying up the rankings. | – |
| 7 | Adem Bona | PF – Prolific Prep (Turkey/Nigeria) – HT: 6-10 – WT: NA – WING: 7-4 – HSsr – A quick, explosive athlete with great open court speed, tons of strength and above the rim ability. Picked up the game late but is quickly emerging as a bonafide lottery talent. | faster Al Harrington |
| 8 | Skyy Clark | PG – Montverde (Kentucky) – HT: 6-2 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A great ball handler and passer with a quick first step. Has a strong frame and good balance. Has transferred to Montverde for his senior season but is recovering from a partially torn ACL (early July, 2021). 1on1 interview | Kyrie |
| 9 | Dariq Whitehead | SF – Montverde (Duke) – HT: 6-4 1/2- WT: 196 – WING: 6-9 – HSsr – Smooth, athletic and talented, Dariq is a prototypical wing prospect who projects as a standout two-way player. | – |
| 10 | Jordan Walsh | SF – Castaic, CA – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A fast rising prospect who is a big time athlete with a smooth game. | Richard Jefferson |
| 11 | Ousmane N’Diaye | PF – Senegal – HT: 6-11 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.04 – A raw talent with elite attributes and huge upside. International Elite 15 | – |
| 12 | Mark Mitchell | PF – Sunrise Christian – HT: 6-8 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – A highly skilled forward who fits the mold of a modern NBA PF. | – |
| 13 | Sadragque Nganga | PF – Chandler, AZ (Angola) – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long and talented forward who has PF size and SF skills. Has been banged up this year and will be looking to rebound in 2022 | Michael Beasley |
| 14 | Dereck Lively | C – Bellefonte, PA – HT: 7-0 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – An intriguing big man prospect who can really protect the rim and is a game changer on the defensive end. | WCS |
| 15 | Jarace Walker | PF – New Freedom, PA (IMG) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – HSsr – A bulky forward with broad shoulders and brute strength. Effective around the rim and cable of hitting the 3 but has some work to do. | – |
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| 16 | Dior Johnson | PG – Oregon – HT: 6-2 – WT: NA – WING: NA – HSsr – Oregon lands Dior, a high level pg with elite stop/start ability and body control. He’s been bouncing around a few programs and recently de-committed from Syracuse and now finds a home in Eugene. | Kenny Anderson |
| 17 | Kenneth Lofton Jr. | C – LA Tech – HT: 6-7 – WT: 275 – WING: NA – So – Loften had a breakout performance at the FIBA U19’s, dominating in the paint and looking unstoppable inside. | – |
| 18 | Harrison Ingram | SG – Stanford – HT: 6-6 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – A big guard who can do it all, score, handle, defend and pass the rock. 1on1 Interview | – |
| 19 | Chris Livingston | SF – Akron, OH – HT: 6-4 1/2 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – HSsr – A high level athlete with great quickness, explosive above the rim ability and a competitive demeanor. | Josh Jackson |
| 20 | Nathan Missia-Dio | SF – Overtime Elite pro league (Belgium) – HT: 6-8 – WT: NA – WING: 7-7 – Int.04 – An ultra long-armed wing with special athletic ability but a lot of development to do. International Elite 15 | – |
| 21 | Kijani Wright | PF – Los Angeles, CA (Windward) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – HSsr – A powerful combo forward who is expanding his game. Has the makings of an NBA frame. | – |
| 22 | Bryce McGowens | SG – Nebraska – HT: 6-6 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – A long, wiry athlete with a smooth game and intriguing upside. Has awesome bounce and above the rim ability. Nebraska hasn’t had a prospect like this in a long time. | – |
| 23 | Andre Curbelo | PG – Illinois – Ht – 6-1 – Wt – 175 – Wing – NA – So – Undersized but ultra-talented with great quickness and court vision. | – |
| 24 | Nikola Durišić | SG – Serbia – HT: 6-8 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Int.04 – A big, strong guard who is a high level scorer on the wing. Nikola made it onto the International Elite 15 | – |
| 25 | Jaden Bradley | PG – Concord, NC (IMG) – HT: 6-2 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – Highly athletic, long-armed and powerful with a quick first step, Bradley looks the part of a future first rounder. | – |
| 26 | Prince Aligbe | SF – Minneapolis, MN – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A standout athlete and defender with an NBA frame. | MKG |
| 27 | Marquise Rice | SF – Durham, NC – HT: 6-5 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – HSsr – Rice is built like a rock. He’s got the game of a SF but the strength to hold his own in the paint. | Miles Bridges |
| 28 | Tamar Bates | SG – Indiana – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Fr – The 6-5 lefty gives Indiana a big time talent at the SG position. | – |
| 29 | Manny Obaseki | SG – Texas A&M – HT: 6-4 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – An electrifying athlete with elite above the rim ability. | – |
| 30 | Chance Westry | SG – Harrisburg, PA (Hillcrest) – HT: 6-5 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – HSsr – A crafty combo guard who can get buckets. Has size and length and a great feel for the game. | – |
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2023 NBA Draft Trades
- Knicks get Mavs 1st round pick, top 10 protected (KP trade)
- Magic get Bulls 1st round pick (Nikola Vucevic trade)
- Pelicans have the right to swap picks with the Lakers, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
- Rockets have right to swap pick with the Nets (James Harden trade)
- Thunder have the right to swap picks with the Clippers (Paul George trade)
- Thunder get Heat pick, lottery protected, via Clippers etc (Paul George trade)
- Rockets get Wizards 1st round pick (lottery protected) in the John Wall/Westbrook trade
- Rockets get Bucks 1st round pick (unprotected) from P.J. Tucker trade
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