![]() Orlando and others will buy his tools, athleticism and aggression for transition offense, driving through contact, finishing and defensive playmaking. The Magic would draft Whitmore to impact games with his explosiveness and power while his half-court skills develop. Orlando Magic: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman) Despite lacking serious burst or strength, he makes things happen off the dribble with enough shiftiness, footwork and live-dribble vision.ĥ. He’s struggled with his three-ball as of late, but the bigger sample size dating back to high school says Smith is a versatile shot-maker off pull-ups, spot-ups and runners. While the Spurs should prioritize drafting the best player available, their need for a shot-creator and lead guard could give Smith an edge if there isn’t an obvious answer on the board. Any signs of shooting potential could help scouts talk themselves into further improvement.Ĥ. While Thompson hasn’t needed a jumper to score with Overtime given his ability to penetrate, elevate for separation and finish in the lane, he did make two threes in his last game. The 6’7″ guard is averaging 5.9 assists for the City Reapers, using his incredibly quick dribble and burst to create advantages and his gravity and vision to set up teammates. Henderson figures be a target for the Rockets, but they could also see Thompson as an exciting playmaker to pair with Jalen Green. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, PG/SG, 2003) The Ignite point guard has missed the last month with a broken nose, but word out of the G League Showcase in Las Vegas has him nearing a return.ģ. Scouts see a gap between Henderson and the next-best prospects, so Charlotte should ultimately envision a functional backcourt that includes LaMelo Ball’s signature passing and Henderson’s special explosiveness and pull-up game. With the league’s second-worst record, the Hornets should be focused on talent over fit in the draft. Charlotte Hornets: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004) ![]() The leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker in France’s top league, Wembanyama continues to churn out production off both outrageous wingspan-fueled plays and unprecedented creation and shot-making skill for a 7’4″ big.Ģ. Aside from giving the Pistons another potential (likely) All-Star, he’d also provide Detroit’s frontcourt with some needed inside-out offense. With Cade Cunningham lost for the season, the Pistons’ focus moves to Killian Hayes’ and Jaden Ivey’s on-ball development-and Wembanyama. Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92, PF/C, 2004) The mock draft order was created based on standings heading into December 20.ġ. There is some concern over the strength of the 2024 draft class, so there could be extra interest from teams looking to move up or add picks in 2023. That still leaves a handful of prospects who look like strong late-lottery options. Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr., Villanova’s Cam Whitmore, Baylor’s Keyonte George and Alabama’s Brandon Miller have entering the conversation with Overtime Elite’s Thompson brothers. While most scouts believe the top two picks are obvious, there has been debate over who’s next. (B/R) - New developments in the 2023 NBA draft discussion include more breakout freshmen, injuries and a few struggling prospects who are losing scouts’ support. it’s a bit late for apologies but it would still be a worthy gesture.Editor’s Note: For More of Jonathan Wasserman’s coverage of the 2023 draft on Bleacher Report or to read this article on , click here. It would be nice, incidentally, and they may have already done it for all we know, but if not, it would be nice if Louisville would schedule Seton Hall for a home game and dedicate it to Dukes. It’s not a huge story or anything but he’s another one of those guys that people should be aware of. In spite of everything he went through, he became a beloved icon for Seton Hall and largely because of his character. The story opens with an account of Seton Hall’s trip to Louisville that is frankly disgusting and shocking even by the standards of the Jim Crow era. At Seton Hall though he set an NCAA single season record for rebounds that still stands. He wasn’t a particularly good player in the NBA- he fouled out an awful lot for one thing - and was traded twice in his eight-year career. So when we saw this piece on Walter Dukes we checked it out and wanted to pass it along.ĭukes was a Seton Hall great who played in the NBA between 19. ![]() You may have noticed at times that we like basketball history. ![]()
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