The 2024 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 has been updated following the NBA Draft Combine, with notable movements including new entries Baylor Scheierman and Johnny Furphy in the top 30, and Tidjane Salaun and Bub Carrington in the top 14. The draft process is now intensifying with individual and group workouts. The top five prospects are Alexandre Sarr, Stephon Castle, Zach Risacher, Donovan Clingan, and Ron Holland, each showcasing unique skills and potential.
The winners and losers of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine have been identified. Amari Bailey showed versatility, Keyonte George impressed in his pro day, Brandin Podziemski shone, and Trey Alexander wowed. The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets were among the losers, with the Pistons falling to No. 5 in the lottery and the Rockets missing out on a chance to draft Victor Wembanyama. The lack of participation by some prospects and the G League Elite Camp's call-up system were also identified as losers.
Six players stood out at the NBA Draft Combine, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper of Marquette, Ben Sheppard of Belmont, Tristan Vukčević of KK Partizan, Seth Lundy of Penn State, Amari Bailey of UCLA, and Brandin Podziemski of Santa Clara. These players helped improve their draft stock by showcasing their skills in scrimmages and drills, impressing NBA scouts and executives in attendance.
Three Kansas basketball players, Jalen Wilson, Kevin McCullar, and Gradey Dick, are participating in the NBA Draft Combine, with McCullar and Wilson playing in the first round of scrimmages. Dick did agility drills and shot three-pointers. Wilson and Dick had their measurements taken, with Dick measuring at 6-foot-6.25 inches and Wilson at 6-foot-5.5 inches. McCullar has until May 31st to withdraw his name from the draft pool.
Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis opted out of scrimmages at the NBA draft combine, while Caleb Love will not attend Michigan next season. Jackson-Davis has already met with several teams and has 15 post-combine workouts scheduled. Hood-Schifino spoke with Andy Katz about his potential as a first-round draft pick and his readiness to play off the ball. Love's decision not to attend Michigan has led to speculation about potential landing spots, including Indiana and Missouri.
Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper showed off his two-way impact, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds, potentially bolstering his stock in a big way. Former five-star recruit Dillon Mitchell showed confidence in his shot, taking two 3-pointers in five-on-five competition. Creighton's Trey Alexander and Miami's Isaiah Wong seemed to be among the biggest risers from five-on-five work, while Tristan Vukčević, who put up a game-high 21 points, seems to be popping on the radar as a late riser in this draft. G League Elite Camp call-up Dillon Jones had a breakout showing, further bolstering his stock in an already-successful week.
Brandon Miller, a top NBA prospect, is facing questions from teams at the Draft Combine about his role in an alleged murder that occurred during his time at Alabama. Miller stated that the incident was "a lesson learned" and that he should have been more aware of his surroundings. He is currently projected to go second overall in the draft, but his decision-making that fateful night in January will hang over his head for the foreseeable future. Miller's former teammate and another man now face capital murder charges, while Miller was not charged with a crime or disciplined by Alabama.
The NBA Draft Combine 2023 is underway in Chicago, with 78 prospects vying for a spot in the NBA. Among them are several international prospects, including Sidy Cissoko, Mojave King, Azuolas Tubelis, James Nnaji, Rayan Rupert, Adama Sanogo, and Tristian Vukcevic. These players hope to follow in the footsteps of global stars like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have helped change the way international prospects are evaluated in the NBA.
Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis were among the 78 participants at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. Measurements, strength, and agility testing took place on Monday. Hood-Schifino did not participate in strength and agility testing, while Jackson-Davis had impressive results, including a 36.5 inch max vertical leap.
Trayce Jackson-Davis, former Indiana Hoosiers star, showed off his 3-point shooting skills at the NBA Draft Combine, hitting 10 of 25 uncontested attempts in a drill and finishing 12 of 25 in a "star" 3-point shooting drill. He also tested well in other combine facets, including a 3.2 second three-quarter court sprint and a 33 inch standing vertical leap. Jackson-Davis is projected to be a late-first- or early-second-round pick and is expected to continue impressing at the combine.
Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis are among the 11 Big Ten players to earn invites to the 2023 NBA draft combine. The combine will feature interviews with NBA teams, five-on-five games, and various drills from May 15-21. A total of 78 players are expected to attend, including a select number of standout players from the 2023 NBA G League Elite Camp.
Victor Wembanyama, the French basketball star and presumed No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, will skip the NBA Draft Combine due to his team, Metropolitans 92, still competing in the highest tier of French basketball. Wembanyama's team could be playing right up until the NBA Draft on June 22. Other top prospects are expected to participate in the combine, but starting next summer, all invited players will be required to attend and participate in the NBA Draft Combine in order to be eligible for the draft.
French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama will not attend the NBA draft combine later this month as his team's season is still ongoing. The 7-foot-2 forward/center is averaging 21.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest in 31 games for Metropolitans 92 this season. Wembanyama's absence means he will still be overseas when the draft lottery is held on May 16 in Chicago.
The Dallas Mavericks have secured the 10th best draft odds for the first pick in this summer's NBA draft. The NBA Draft Lottery will take place on May 16th, and the Mavericks have a 13.9% chance at a top four pick and a 3% chance at the number one pick. If any of the teams 11-14 jump up to the top four, the Mavericks will give their pick to the New York Knicks. The NBA Draft Combine will take place from May 16-18, and the NBA Draft will take place on June 22nd.
