| 1-2 | Player | Updated 10/12/21 > Latest developments | 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 – Memphis – HT: 6-9 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-7 1/4 – HSsr – Emoni has reclassified to join the 2021 recruiting class and has committed to Memphis. Because of his age he’ll not be eligible for the NBA Draft until the 2023 draft. Emoni was once considered the most elite prospect in high school and while he’s still a special player he’s no longer clearly the no.1 guy in his class. | smaller KD, Brandon Ingram |
| 3 | Shaedon Sharpe | SG – Kentucky (Canada) – HT: 6-4 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – HSsr – A highly athletic scoring machine who is looking like a future high lottery pick. Shaedon has committed to Kentucky and is a top ranked prospect on the NBA Draft Room Elite 25. | – |
| 4 | Scoot 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. | – |
| 5 | Dereck Lively | C – Duke – 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. A big time athlete for a 7-footer. Elite 25 | Tyson Chandler with range |
| 6 | Keyonte George | SG – Baylor – HT: 6-5 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – HSsr – A big, explosive guard who is skyrocketing up the rankings. George is a great iso scorer who can score from all 3 levels. He’s got the type of shot making ability that is highly coveted in the NBA. Elite 25 | – |
| 7 | 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. Elite 25 | bigger Avery Bradley |
| 8 | 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. Elite 25 | – |
| 9 | Amen Thompson | SG – Overtime Elite pro league – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – USA02 – Amen (along with his twin brother Ausar) is a quick, explosive and smooth athlete who will be one of the faces of the new Overtime Elite league. Article | – |
| 10 | Jordan Walsh | SF – Arkansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 7-3 – HSsr – A fast rising prospect who is a big time athlete with a smooth game. Elite 25 | Richard Jefferson |
| 11 | 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. Elite 25 | faster Al Harrington |
| 12 | Ausar Thompson | SG – Overtime Elite pro league – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – USA02 – Has ideal size and big time athleticism at the 2 guard position. Article | – |
| 13 | 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 | – |
| 14 | 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 – Elite 25 | – |
| 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. Elite 25 | – |
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| 16 | 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. Elite 25 | Michael Beasley |
| 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 | Anthony Black | SF – Coppell, TX – HT: 6-7 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – HSsr. – A smooth wing with great 3pt shooting ability and can play above the rim. | – |
| 19 | Chris Livingston | SF – Kentucky – 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. Playing his senior season at Oak Hill, on his way to Kentucky. Elite 25 | Josh Jackson |
| 20 | Kadary Richmond | SG – Seton Hall – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 180 – Wing – NA – So – The star freshman leaves the Syracuse program. He has big time ability and will be one to watch in 2022. | – |
| 21 | 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. | – |
| 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 – Alabama – 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. Elite 25 | – |
| 26 | Nick Smith | SG – Arkansas – Ht – 6-4 – Wt – 170 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A highly skilled scoring guard who isn’t the most explosive athlete but really knows how to put the ball in the basket. | – |
| 27 | 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 | – |
| 28 | Jazian Gortman | PG – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-2 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – HSsr – The high flying Gortman has signed with the Overtime Elite. He’s a special athlete at the point/combo guard position. Article | – |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | Marquise “MJ” Rice | SF – Kansas – 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 |
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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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