Taylor Hendricks

Draft Notes

Hendricks has been flying under the radar playing at UCF but he’s a big time talent with high lottery potential. He’ an ideal fit in today’s NBA as a versatile big who can guard the rim, defend all over the court and space the floor on offense.

Has great size, length and mobility plus a sweet shooting stroke.

Has great touch on his jumper and projects as a high level 3pt shooter at the next level. Has deep range and makes it look easy and effortless.

At 6-9 with a strong frame Hendricks is a bouncy athlete who gets off the floor effortlessly and is a true above-the-rim player. He’s a great dunker and is always a threat on the offensive glass.

A standout defender who can guard 3-5 and is a really instinctual rim protector, Hendricks is exactly the type of big versatile forward that is highly coveted in the league these days.

Has great movement skills for a player his size and easily passes the eye test. He’s got more star potential than people realize.

Comparisons

• Antwan Jamison
• Jeremi Grant

Draft Projection

lottery pick in the 2023 NBA Draft or 2024 NBA Draft

2023 PF Rankings

1. Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
2. Taylor Hendricks – 6-9 – UCF
3. Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
4. Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
5. Kyle Filipowski – 7-0 – Duke
6. Brice Sensabaugh – 6-6 – Ohio State
7. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
8. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
9. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
10. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
11. DaRon Holmes II – 6-10 – Dayton
12. Oso Ighodaro – 6-9 – Marquette
13. Grant Nelson – 6-11 – NDSU
14. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
15. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
16. John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
17. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
18. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
19. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
20. Pete Nance – 6-10 – UNC
21. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
22. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
23. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton