2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Undrafted Players
Here are the top draft-eligible players who were NOT drafted on Thursday night. Note: You are about to read A LOT about a “two-way contract.” So, it’s worth clarifying, briefly, what that is. This option was introduced in the Collective Bargaining Agreement of 2017 (which applied through this past season). The two-way contract is meant…
2023 NBA Draft: Eastern Conference Draft Grades
Atlanta Hawks: B Additions: 15. , Michigan 39. , Washington St. 46. , Penn State Given the contractual commitment to Trae Young, the investment in Dejounte Murray in the form of draft pick compensation where two more unprotected first round picks are still due (2025 and 2027) as well as a potential pick swap in…
2023 NBA Draft: Western Conference Draft Grades
San Antonio Spurs: A+ Additions: 1. , France 44. , G League There isn’t a ton more to say about the Spurs’ draft. There’s a generational prospect available, draft him and let the chips fall where they may with regard to his long term health. There’s no better place in the league for a bigman…
2023 NBA Draft: Instant Analysis
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2023 NBA Draft: Top 5 Superlatives
Our yearly look at the top prospects by different categories. LOW RISK 1. , Ignite Not to say Scoot should be taken over Victor. Victor is the clear number one pick and justifiably so, with potential literally through the ceiling. But let’s dispel a myth right now. Victor DOES have an injury history. He missed…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Centers
Who said the center position was dead? Coming off a third season in a row with an MVP coming from the center spot (Joel Embiid), not to mention a Finals MVP and Nikola Jokic announcing himself as the best player in the world. The position is evolving more than it’s dying and we see that…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 5 Underrated Prospects
The 2023 NBA Draft is primed to be one of the most memorable drafts (both the event itself, and the subsequent success in the NBA of the players) in history. This is due in no small part to the presence of a 7’4″ Frenchman who is in the conversation as the best NBA prospect ever.…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Power Forwards
The 2023 NBA Draft doesn’t feature the deepest group of power forwards, but it’s definitely an exciting group of athletes. The American Conference boasts the top two prospects, and each have had their own rumors of sneaking into the top five of the draft. Following Hendricks and Walker on draft night promises to be a…
Team Needs: Southwest Division
San Antonio Spurs Needs: Center, point guard,Wemby to be great Picks: 1, 33, 44 The Spurs offseason is really about one thing and one thing only: Wembanyama. By being awarded the number one overall pick, the Spurs have their new future star to follow in the footsteps of Tim Duncan and David Robinson. The Spurs…
2023 NBA Extended Mock Draft 6.0
With free agency looming and the NBA Draft just a couple days away, it’s time for our final extended mock draft of the season. The first choice is clear, but there’s been major shakeups throughout the rest of the draft with the surprise withdrawals from the college and foreign deadlines. The Denver Nuggets won a…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Small Forwards
Much like the shooting guards in this class, the group of small forwards is talented at the top and deep at the back end with 10 potential first-round picks mentioned below. Whether it’s with outstanding shooting, dynamic playmaking or lockdown defense, these prospects each have an elite aspect of their game that belongs on an…
Situational Analysis: Bilal Coulibaly
“Situational Analysis” is a series of articles that seeks to examine the circumstances that most often influence an NBA prospect’s success. Each player will be scored on a scale from 1-10 in four different categories: NBA-specific skill(s), flaw(s), collegiate/overseas/pre-NBA environment, and ideal NBA ecosystem. is an 18-year-old (19 in a month or so) wing from…
Team Needs – Pacific Division
Los Angeles Lakers Needs: Keep their young free agents, move D’Angelo Russell, Ensure LeBron Happiness Picks: 17, 47 The Lakers made a strong run in the playoffs, but it sort of masked the fact that their regular season was actually quite disappointing, and they finished as the 7th best team in the conference. Now, they…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Shooting Guards
They might not all make you pay from beyond the arc, but this class of shooting guards has a good deal of overall talent and depth. The group consists of sharpshooters and incredible athletes that are sure to be productive once they get their opportunity in the NBA. 1. 6-8 205 Kansas Jayhawks In terms…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 International Prospects
This year’s international class features four potential first round French players, starting with one giant prize at the top. The idea of changing the NBA All Star game to the USA vs the World may be getting closer every year. It also may be an unfair contest on the International side before long with more…
2023 NBA Draft: Top 10 Point Guards
1. , G League Ignite Henderson’s (pictured) draft position has been one of the constants in the 2023 class, as he’s been projected to be the 2nd or, at worst, 3rd pick all season long in mock drafts. He brings explosive athleticism and a strong, mature build for a 19 year old PG and has…
Seth Lundy: NBA Draft Sleeper
Seth Lundy’s lasting impact in State College and why he believes he is ‘the steal of the draft’ Many people choose to use their lock screen to recall some of the most joyful memories of their life. opted for a different strategy after one of the worst performances in his basketball career. After shooting 1-16…
Team Needs – Northwest
Portland Trailblazers Needs: Rebounding, ball movers, defense Picks: 3, 23, 43 Portland was a big winner in the draft lottery process, jumping up to #3, allowing them to get one of or should they choose to keep the pick, or move the right to draft one of those two players if the right deal comes…