First-round risers and full 2-round predictions

The No. 1 and No. 2 spots within the upcoming NBA Draft are locks with 7-foot-4 French heart Victor Wembanyama solidifying himself as the primary decide and G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson as the following finest accessible prospect, no matter place or workforce want, on this draft class.

Midway via convention play in faculty basketball, a number of gamers are rising up draft boards and are must-stop locations for NBA scouts. Pepperdine’s Maxwell Lewis is trending up after a robust begin to the season and using his dimension at 6-7 and fast, constant jumper. Freshman Noah Clowney has been a key think about Alabama’s success, significantly within the paint. Central Florida’s Taylor Hendricks’ versatility on offense and protection make him an intriguing first-round prospect who a variety of groups are prioritizing to see in individual this season.

There will probably be loads of motion all through the rest of the school season and into the draft on June 22. This is the newest have a look at the 2023 NBA Draft and Yahoo Sports activities’ projections for the primary and second rounds.

Observe: The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers forfeited their second-round picks in 2023 on account of tampering and violating free company guidelines.

(Draft order is from Tankathon as of Jan. 30.)

Ht./Wt.: 7-4, 209 kilos | Metropolitans 92 (France)

The Rockets are 2-8 within the final 10 video games and will positively use some assist in the lane and on the rim defensively. A dream pairing of Jabari Smith Jr. and Wembanyama on offense is undoubtedly creeping into the minds of followers and entrance workplace executives with the best way the pair can make the most of the spacing on the courtroom and and lengthen the protection previous 3-point vary with constant jumpers.

Wembanyama continues to guide the Betclic Elite League in factors (22.1), rebounds (9.6) and blocked photographs (3.3) and was the youngest participant to be named the MVP of the LNB All-Star Recreation after he recorded 27 factors, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, main his workforce to the 136-128 win over the World workforce on Dec. 29. To present an thought of what sort of impactful participant is hitting the league subsequent season, the final NBA participant to common 22-plus factors and three-plus blocks per recreation in a single season was Shaquille O’Neal in 1999-2000.

Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 196 kilos | G League Ignite

Henderson returned to the courtroom Dec. 27 after struggling a fractured nostril and concussion that sidelined him for over a month. Since returning to the Ignite, Henderson is averaging 20 factors and 6 assists per recreation. He continues to look extra comfy taking part in with NBA spacing and guidelines and his explosiveness and decision-making are separating him from different guards on the high of the draft.

“I really feel like I am getting used to the bump now and with the spacing, I like the spacing,” Henderson advised Yahoo Sports activities. “I can simply drive and kick every time we want a 3 or a superb shot or look from considered one of my teammates and so they’ll knock it down.”

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 200 kilos | Time beyond regulation Elite

Thompson is averaging 16.2 factors, six rebounds, 5.7 assists and a pair of.3 steals per recreation within the Time beyond regulation Elite league. A flexible guard who can play on or off the ball, the mix of Thompson’s fast first step, decision-making whereas getting downhill and defensive toughness makes him an intriguing prospect at No. 3. Like his twin brother, Ausar, he’s artful across the rim and a meticulous pupil of the sport.

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 200 kilos | Class: Freshman | Alabama

Miller is presently having one of the best 3-point taking pictures season ever recorded by a freshman, taking pictures 45% from behind the arc on seven makes an attempt per recreation. He is cooled off after combining for 11 3-pointers in two video games a pair weeks in the past, however there’s rather a lot to love about Miller as an NBA prospect. He has nice size, dimension and superior fundamentals as an enormous guard. Miller will not be afraid to take the shot on the finish of a shot clock or recreation and would not again down in opposition to harder matchups or competitors.

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 200 kilos | Time beyond regulation Elite

Ausar holds a variety of related traits to his twin brother. There are groups that might favor Ausar’s recreation over Amen come draft time. Like Amen, his athleticism and fast tempo within the open courtroom stand out instantly. Ausar is the marginally higher on-ball defender and led the Time beyond regulation Elite league in blocked photographs final season. Each gamers have to develop a extra constant 3-point shot, however Ausar is displaying glimpses of enchancment late within the season, going 2-of-3 from deep and ending with 25 factors in a win earlier this month.

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 185 kilos | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

Smith Jr. has performed solely 5 video games this season, coping with a proper knee harm that sidelined him indefinitely. NBA scouts and executives consider they will not see Smith Jr. return to the courtroom this faculty season as he focuses on staying wholesome for the pre-draft course of. Smith Jr. was one of the best guard popping out of highschool and restricted faculty minutes have not plagued projected excessive draft picks prior to now. The Trail Blazers took Shaedon Sharpe with the No. 7 decide final yr after Sharpe sat out the whole second half of the season at Kentucky. The Warriors took James Wiseman with the No. 2 decide in 2020 after the middle performed solely three video games at Memphis, and the Cavaliers drafted Darius Garland with the No. 5 decide after a meniscus harm sidelined him for almost all of the season.

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 196 kilos | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

With Smith Jr. out, Black’s touches and position on offense have considerably elevated, highlighting his upside as a combo guard on the subsequent degree. By means of his freshman rising pains, significantly as a playmaker, Black has cleaned up his turnovers and is at all times keen to make the additional move to an open teammate. Previous to the loss in opposition to Baylor, Black averaged 16 factors, six rebounds, 5.3 assists and shot 46% from 3-point vary in a four-game stretch.

Arkansas guard Anthony Black brings the ball up against LSU during their men's college basketball game on Jan. 24, 2023. (Nelson Chenault/USA TODAY Sports) — Arkansas guard Anthony Black brings the ball up in opposition to LSU throughout their males’s faculty basketball recreation on Jan. 24, 2023. (Nelson Chenault/USA TODAY Sports activities)

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 205 kilos | Class: Freshman | Villanova

Whitmore is a high-volume shooter who can get a shot off from anyplace on the courtroom. Villanova is struggling to win video games within the first season with out Corridor of Fame coach Jay Wright, however Whitmore’s resume previous to getting on campus could possibly be sufficient to maintain him inside the highest 10. Over the summer time, Whitmore led Workforce USA to a gold medal within the FIBA U18 Americas Championship, averaging 18.7 factors and 6.3 rebounds all through the event.

9. Portland Path Blazers: F Jarace Walker

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 240 kilos | Class: Freshman | Houston

Walker simply had a season-high 25 factors in a win over Cincinnati with a number of NBA scouts within the stands. He has some of the NBA-ready our bodies on this draft class along with his strong 240-pound body and strikes properly for his dimension. Walker’s versatility to drop down as a 5 in a small-ball lineup and quickness to step out and guard the wing makes him some of the intriguing gamers within the draft.

10. Orlando Magic: G Jett Howard

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 215 kilos | Class: Freshman | Michigan

After struggling an ankle harm in opposition to Minnesota, Howard bounced again in opposition to Penn State ending with 21 factors (5-for-7 from three). Howard brings constant outdoors taking pictures and nice dimension as a fringe participant. Regardless that his lateral quickness stays an space of improvement, the NBA is a shooter’s league and Howard’s identify has constantly been introduced up as a lottery decide when speaking to NBA scouts.

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 185 kilos | Class: Freshman | Baylor

George continues to showcase his scoring potential in any respect three ranges in opposition to powerful competitors and massive video games within the Massive 12. In his final outing in opposition to Arkansas, George completed with 24 factors and was clutch down the stretch, hitting two massive photographs with below two minutes within the recreation to assist solidify the win. NBA scouts are excessive on his potential to create separation for himself off the dribble and George will not be one to again down from massive moments when the sport is on the road.

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 205 kilos | Class: Freshman | Kansas

Dick has a mature recreation and is proving to be a productive plug-and-play prospect on the subsequent degree. It may be onerous for groups within the late lottery to move on his excessive IQ as a shot creator (taking pictures 43% from 3-point vary), defensive toughness and grit when the sport in on the road. He is changed into the glue man for this gifted Kansas workforce, at all times making the best play and doing no matter it takes to win video games.

13. Utah Jazz: G Cason Wallace

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 185 kilos | Class: Freshman | Kentucky

Head coach John Calipari has reworked the lineup and moved Wallace to the one, as an alternative of taking part in off the ball to begin the season. Wallace seems way more comfy as the first ballhandler and regardless that Kentucky just lately misplaced to No. 8 Kansas, Wallace was some of the productive guards on each ends of the ground, creating for his teammates doling out 5 assists and forcing 5 steals.

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 220 kilos | Class: Freshman | South Carolina

After reclassifying up a grade, Jackson is likely one of the youngest gamers in faculty basketball and has began to search out his rhythm midway via convention play. Within the final 4 video games, Jackson has averaged 20.8 factors, 8.5 rebounds, two assists and two steals. He is prolonged his recreation previous 3-point vary, trying 26 threes within the final 4 outings (connecting on solely 9), however he is moving into photographs with confidence. Even via he is a little bit of a streaky shooter, his manufacturing on and off the block and potential on the subsequent degree outweigh what his stat line says for the season.

South Carolina forward G.G. Jackson shoots over an Auburn defender on Jan. 21, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina. (Joshua Boucher/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) — South Carolina ahead G.G. Jackson shoots over an Auburn defender on Jan. 21, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina. (Joshua Boucher/The State/Tribune Information Service by way of Getty Photographs)

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15: Atlanta Hawks: G/F Maxwell Lewis

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 195 kilos | Class: Sophomore | Pepperdine

16. Atlanta Hawks: F Noah Clowney

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 210 kilos | Class: Freshman | Alabama

17. Golden State Warriors: F Kris Murray

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 220 kilos | Class: Junior | Iowa

18. New York Knicks: G Rayan Rupert

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 192 kilos | New Zealand Breakers

19. Los Angeles Clippers: G/F Brice Sensabaugh

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 235 kilos | Class: Freshman | Ohio State

Ohio State forward Brice Sensabaugh holds the ball while Indiana guard Trey Galloway defends in the first half of their men's college basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Jan. 28, 2023. (Trevor Ruszkowski/USA TODAY Sports) — Ohio State ahead Brice Sensabaugh holds the ball whereas Indiana guard Trey Galloway defends within the first half of their males’s faculty basketball recreation at Simon Skjodt Meeting Corridor in Bloomington, Indiana, on Jan. 28, 2023. (Trevor Ruszkowski/USA TODAY Sports activities)

20. Los Angeles Lakers: G Terquavion Smith

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 165 kilos | Class: Sophomore | NC State

21. New York Knicks: G Dariq Whitehead

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 220 kilos | Class: Freshman | Duke

22. Miami Warmth: C Kel’el Ware

Ht./Wt.: 7-1, 225 kilos | Class: Freshman | Oregon

23. Sacramento Kings: G/F Dillon Mitchell

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 200 kilos | Class: Freshman | Texas

24. Indiana Pacers: G/F Taylor Hendricks

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 210 kilos | Class: Freshman | UCF

25. Brooklyn Nets: G Jalen Wilson

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 225 kilos | Class: Junior | Kansas

26. Memphis Grizzlies: C Kyle Filipowski

Ht./Wt.: 7-0, 230 kilos | Class: Freshman | Duke

27. Houston Rockets: G Colby Jones

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 205 kilos | Class: Junior | Xavier

Xavier guard Colby Jones drives to the basket as DePaul forward Eral Penn defends in the first half at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Jan. 18, 2023. (Jamie Sabau/USA TODAY Sports) — Xavier guard Colby Jones drives to the basket as DePaul ahead Eral Penn defends within the first half at Wintrust Enviornment in Chicago on Jan. 18, 2023. (Jamie Sabau/USA TODAY Sports activities)

28. Utah Jazz: G Marcus Sasser

Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 195 kilos | Class: Senior | Houston

29. Charlotte Hornets: G Jordan Hawkins

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 195 kilos | Class: Sophomore | Connecticut

30. Indiana Pacers: G Jalen Hood-Schifino

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 kilos | Class: Freshman | Indiana

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31. Indiana Pacers: C Dereck Energetic II

Ht./Wt.: 7-2, 215 kilos | Class: Freshman | Duke

32. Philadelphia 76ers: G/F Leonard Miller

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 215 kilos | G League Ignite

33. Detroit Pistons: G Emoni Bates

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 170 kilos | Class: Sophomore | Japanese Michigan

Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates drives around South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright in the second half at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Dec. 30, 2022. (Jeff Blake/USA TODAY Sports) — Japanese Michigan ahead Emoni Bates drives round South Carolina guard Jacobi Wright within the second half at Colonial Life Enviornment in Columbia, South Carolina, on Dec. 30, 2022. (Jeff Blake/USA TODAY Sports activities)

34. San Antonio Spurs: G/F Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 225 kilos | Class: Senior | UCLA

35. Orlando Magic: F Keyontae Johnson

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 230 kilos | Class: Senior | Kansas State

36. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder: G/F Nikola Đurišić

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 214 kilos | Mega Basket (Serbia)

37. Toronto Raptors: F DaRon Holmes II

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 225 kilos | Class: Sophomore | Dayton

38. Los Angeles Lakers: G Ricky Council IV

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 205 kilos | Class: Junior | Arkansas

39. Los Angeles Lakers: F Azuolas Tubelis

Ht./Wt.: 6-11, 245 kilos | Class: Junior | Arizona

40. Denver Nuggets: G Tyrese Proctor

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 175 kilos | Class: Freshman | Duke

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor during a college basketball game against Clemson on Jan. 14, 2023, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) — Duke guard Tyrese Proctor throughout a school basketball recreation in opposition to Clemson on Jan. 14, 2023, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)

41. Phoenix Suns: C James Nnaji

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 200 kilos | Barcelona

42. Charlotte Hornets: F Coleman Hawkins

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 225 kilos | Class: Junior | Illinois

43. Boston Celtics: C Tristan Vukčević

Ht./Wt.: 7-0, 230 kilos | KK Partizan (Serbia)

44. Atlanta Hawks: F Trayce Jackson-Davis

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 245 kilos | Class: Senior | Indiana

45. Cleveland Cavaliers: G Terrence Shannon Jr.

Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 215 kilos | Class: Senior | Illinois

46. Memphis Grizzlies: G Judah Mintz

Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 172 kilos | Class: Freshman | Syracuse

47. Los Angeles Clippers: G Amari Bailey

Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 185 kilos | Class: Freshman | UCLA

48. Sacramento Kings: F Nae’Qwan Tomlin

Ht./Wt.: 6-10, 210 kilos | Class: Senior | Kansas State

49. Boston Celtics: G Reece Beekman

Ht./Wt.: 6-3, 190 kilos | Class: Junior | Virginia

Virginia guard Reece Beekman shoots the ball as Boston College guard Prince Aligbe defends in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Jan. 28, 2023. (Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports) — Virginia guard Reece Beekman shoots the ball as Boston Faculty guard Prince Aligbe defends within the second half at John Paul Jones Enviornment in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Jan. 28, 2023. (Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports activities)

50. Denver Nuggets: G/F Sidy Cissoko

Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 200 kilos | G League Ignite

51. Minnesota Timberwolves: G Julian Strawther

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 205 kilos | Class: Junior | Gonzaga

52. Sacramento Kings: G Baylor Scheierman

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 205 kilos | Class: Senior | Creighton

53. Atlanta Hawks: G Caleb Love

Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 200 kilos | Class: Junior | North Carolina

54. Milwaukee Bucks: G Adam Flagler

Ht./Wt.: 6-3 185 kilos | Class: Senior | Baylor

55. Milwaukee Bucks: G/F Jordan Walsh

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 205 kilos | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

56. Forfeited decide

57. Brooklyn Nets: F Oscar Tshiebwe

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 260 kilos | Class: Senior | Kentucky