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With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in the best position to land either Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson, the projected top two picks of the draft.
But what happens to the teams that don’t land the first or second pick?
To better project where all the top prospects currently stand, we compiled nine mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.
Then, HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the third edition of the aggregate mock draft to find the answer.
NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.
HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report.
1. Victor Wembanyama
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(Boulogne-Levallois: Big, International, 7-2)
Previous rank: 1 (-)
Best rank: 1 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, For The Win)
Worst rank: 1
Victor Wembanyama remains the unanimous No. 1 overall pick in all nine mock drafts polled at the start of 2023.
Recently, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson praised Wembanyama, calling him “the best player in the world” in a tweet after meeting the projected No. 1 pick in Paris.
How good is Wembanyama? He and LeBron James are the two most hyped prospects, according to several NBA evaluators.
“Who was a better prospect?” one of the NBA executives asked. “When you talk about LeBron, if you have the type of body that allows you to do what you do against anyone, that’s an advantage. Victor can get his shot over anyone, which is an advantage, but there’s a lack of physicality. LeBron could bully you and get to the rim, and his passing and playmaking were at a whole other level. I don’t think Victor’s on that level of a prospect, but I think he’s the next best thing.”
2. Scoot Henderson
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(Ignite: Guard, G League, 6-2)
Previous rank: 2 (-)
Best rank: 2 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, For The Win)
Worst rank: 2
Scoot Henderson – who recently became a trending topic on Twitter for his most iconic poster dunk against the Birmingham Squadron – remains the unanimous No. 2 overall pick.
In most other draft classes, Henderson – who’s drawn comparisons to Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, John Wall, and Donovan Mitchell from NBA talent evaluators – would be the top pick without a generational talent available like Wembanyama.
“Wembanyama will go No. 1 in the draft, but Scoot may have the better overall career when we look back 15 years from now,” one former NBA executive boldly predicted while chatting with HoopsHype.
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3. Amen Thompson
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(Elite: Wing, Overtime, 6-6)
Previous rank: 3 (-)
Best rank: 3 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Basketball News, For The Win)
Worst rank: 6
Amen Thompson was the third overall pick in six of the nine mock drafts polled.
“Amen and his brother, Ausar, are elite athletes who have the potential to be All-Defensive Team players,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “The jumper has to improve for the Thompson twins to be special.”
As the executive noted, Amen is shooting 23.1 percent on threes and 65.5 percent on free throws.
4. Brandon Miller
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(Alabama: Wing, Freshman, 6-9)
Previous rank: 6 (+2)
Best rank: 3 (Yahoo, NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: 9
Brandon Miller, a 20-year-old freshman for Alabama, has vaulted toward the top of the draft as one of the most versatile forwards and knockdown shooters (45.1 percent from three-point range).
“Miller is a two-way high-level scoring wing,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He’s a Paul George type of player. What he’s doing as a freshman is impressive.”
Miller has scored 30 or more points three times against Gonzaga, LSU, and Vanderbilt.
“I don’t think Miller’s quite as athletic as George, but I’ve seen footage of those guys back to back, and the comparisons aren’t that far off,” another NBA executive told HoopsHype. “It’s clear that Brandon’s definitely watched some of Paul’s game. I think he may go third. Brandon’s a two-way player who can shoot the s*** out of it, and his handle is developing.”
Now, there’s become a debate amongst several NBA executives about whether Miller should leapfrog the Thompson twins on their draft boards.
“When you’ve got a guy like Miller, it’s tough for me because I don’t care what your skill set is – if I’ve got a guy who’s a knockdown shooter who makes threes in a variety of ways, it’d be tough for me to pass that up for two guys that can hit the broad side of a barn, no matter how talented the Thompson twins are in other regards,” a third NBA executive told HoopsHype. “It wouldn’t shock me if there are some teams that would consider Brandon at No. 2.”
5. Ausar Thompson
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(Elite: Wing, Overtime, 6-6)
Previous rank: 5 (-)
Best rank: 4 (Bleacher Report, Basketball News)
Worst rank: 15
Ausar Thompson is shooting 32 percent on threes and 66.7 percent on free throws, slightly better than his brother, Amen.
In each aggregate mock draft, both Thompson twins have remained Top 5 picks.
“The difference between the Thompson twins isn’t as different as Keegan and Kris Murray,” as one NBA executive explained. “I think both of them are capable of playmaking. I’m not quite buying either of them as point guards, but I think they’re both capable of being secondary ball handlers. They can defend multiple positions because of their frame and athleticism. Both of their handles are pretty good. The shooting is the piece, and that’s the thing. Shooting is so important today.”
6. Cameron Whitmore
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(Villanova: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)
Previous rank: 9 (+3)
Best rank: 4 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: 14
Villanova’s Cam Whitmore has an NBA-ready physique and game that drew comparisons to a young Clarence Weatherspoon from multiple NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype.
“Cam is a big-time athlete and grown a** man,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He’s not playing with a lot of help, but he has a chance to be a high-level two-way player.”
Currently, Whitmore projects to land somewhere between No. 5-10 picks in the draft. One NBA coach who saw Whitmore on film told HoopsHype the freshman star could go as high as third overall due to his physical traits.
“I think Whitmore is a guy you start talking about after the Thompson twins,” another NBA executive said. “He’s probably a better shooter than the Thompson twins. Defensively, I think the twins are better, and they have better handles.”
7. Nick Smith
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(Arkansas: Guard, Freshman, 6-5)
Previous rank: 4 (-3)
Best rank: 4 (ESPN, CBS Sports)
Worst rank: 11
Arkansas freshman Nick Smith, who’s been out with a knee injury since Dec. 17, was projected as the third overall pick coming into the college basketball season but has seen his stock slip slightly since.
Before his injury, Smith showed flashes of potential, creating for himself, getting into the lane and finishing around the rim, and knocking down catch-and-shoot threes.
When asked for Smith’s potential player comparisons, the two names that NBA executives mentioned were Malik Monk and three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford.
8. Keyonte George
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(Baylor: Guard, Freshman, 6-4)
Previous rank: 7 (-1)
Best rank: 4 (For The Win)
Worst rank: 16
For the second straight aggregate mock draft update, Baylor freshman Keyonte George has remained a top-10 pick.
George is a streaky shooter who projects as an all-around combo guard with good rebounding ability for his position.
“George has improved defensively,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “I think he’s more of a scorer than he is a shooter, but he’s a solid shooter. He’s like Cam Thomas in that regard, but he’s a better defender. He can get to his spots. I think he can be a good sixth man in the NBA. At first, he reminded me of Eric Gordon a little bit, and maybe he can play that kind of a role in the league.”
9. Anthony Black
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(Arkansas: Guard, Freshman, 6-7)
Previous rank: 11 (+2)
Best rank: 3 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: 15
Arkansas freshman Anthony Black has drawn comparisons to a young and healthy Shaun Livingston from NBA talent evaluators thanks to his frame.
“Black is a good athlete who’s thick and strong,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He can finish well around the rim. His jump shot is really the thing he needs to improve. Defensively, he’s solid. He rebounds well for a guard. There’s a lot to like about him. He’s definitely in the top 10. He’ll probably be battling with the Thompson twins. There’s just a movement for players with size, playmaking, and athleticism who can defend. He’s got a lot of boxes he checks off. He’s not the sexiest player, but he almost reminds me of the Tyrese Haliburton situation.”
“The biggest question about Black is his shooting,” another executive explained. “You have similar issues with the Thompson twins. The reason you put the Thompson twins over him is they’re better defenders. I think they’re equal, if not more talented passers. I believe in Black’s shot more. The Thompson twins are obviously better athletes. People will start having a conversation about Black around the No. 4-6 pick range. Would I put him that high? No, but that’s where you’ll start to have the conversation.”
10. Cason Wallace
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(Kentucky: Guard, Freshman, 6-4)
Previous rank: 8 (-2)
Best rank: 7 (The Athletic, For The Win)
Worst rank: 18
Kentucky’s floor general Cason Wallace ranks sixth in the SEC in steals per game (1.9) and has shot the ball efficiently from the field (46.2 percent) and downtown (39.6 percent). Despite those shooting splits, Wallace needs to improve at the foul line, where he’s shooting an underwhelming 60 percent.
“Wallace has some toughness that I like,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “The coaching staff loves him. I just don’t think he’s got enough in his game offensively to really tread water. I’m not sure he’s a good enough passer to affect winning like Marcus Smart. I think he’s a good player, but I’m not madly in love with him. Anthony Black is ahead of him for me, and it’s not close.”
11. Jarace Walker
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(Houston: Big, Freshman, 6-8)
Previous rank: 10 (-1)
Best rank: 5 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: 22
According to Sports-Reference, Jarace Walker ranks ninth among all NCAA men’s basketball in defensive rating (82.6). Houston’s freshman forward has an NBA-ready physique and intrigues NBA executives with his versatility across the board.
“Jarace Walker can create his own shot, and he’s a pretty good shooter,” one NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He rebounds. He’s more of a four. Everyone’s looking for a four like Walker, that Paul Millsap type of four. He’s not that level of a rebounder, but he’s kind of along those lines.”
12. Gradey Dick
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(Kansas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)
Previous rank: 17 (+5)
Best rank: 5 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: 17
Gradey Dick moved into the lottery for the first time in the aggregate mock draft. The Kentucky freshman has intrigued NBA talent evaluators with his size (6-foot-8), ball handling ability and three-point shooting (43.7 percent).
13. GG Jackson
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(South Carolina: Big, Freshman, 6-10)
Previous rank: 14 (+1)
Best rank: 10 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: 16
Gregory “GG” Jackson was considered the top prospect in the class of 2023 before reclassifying to play in college a year early.
The 18-year-old freshman is one of the most intriguing prospects in the eyes of NBA executives. He won’t turn 19 until December and has upside as a scoring forward who can create his shot and occasionally hit an NBA three-pointer.
14. Jett Howard
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(Michigan: Guard, Freshman, 6-8)
Previous rank: 23 (+9)
Best rank: 9 (Bleacher Report)
Worst rank: 19
After leaping 71 spots in the previous mock draft, Michigan’s Jett Howard continues his rise in the aggregate mock draft by claiming the final lottery spot.
“Jett is a shooter with good size,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He’s a guy who could make sense at the tail end of the lottery. He reminds me of Cam Johnson. If you’re a shooter with size and you know how to play, that goes a long way.”
Jett, the son of Fab Five legend and 19-year NBA veteran Juwan Howard, ranks second in the Big Ten in three-point percentage (.382).
15. Kel’el Ware
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(Oregon: Big, Freshman, 7-0)
Previous rank: 12 (-3)
Best rank: 12 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: 30
Oregon freshman center Kel’el Ware has fallen just outside the lottery for the time in the aggregate mock draft.
Despite playing only 19.1 minutes per game, Ware ranks seventh in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (1.4), and his ability to stretch the floor beyond the arc (.308 three-point percentage) intrigues NBA talent evaluators.
“Ware reminds me of Willie Cauley-Stein with three-point shooting ability,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype.
16. Kris Murray
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(Iowa: Wing, Junior, 6-8)
Previous rank: 19 (+3)
Best rank: 7 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: 34
Kris Murray won’t go as high in this year’s draft as his brother Keegan did last year, but he’s incrementally moved up from near the 20 range to a potential back end of the lottery candidate.
Murray projects as a pick-and-pop forward who can stretch the defense beyond the arc, where he ranks third in the Big Ten Conference in three-point percentage (.376).
17. Dariq Whitehead
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(Duke: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)
Previous rank: 13 (-4)
Best rank: 10 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: NR
After beginning the year projected fifth overall, Duke freshman Dariq Whitehead has fallen out of the lottery after suffering his second injury this season.
During the preseason, Whitehead suffered a fracture in his right foot that required surgery and forced him to miss the first two weeks of the season. Then, against Virginia Tech, he landed awkwardly as fans feared the worst before coach Jon Scheyer labeled the injury as a strain.
At 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, Whitehead’s physique leads some NBA execs to believe he can be a good defender at the next level, but his stock has taken a hit as he’s been unable to stay on the court, and develop any rhythm during his freshman season.
“Whitehead reminds me of Lance Stephenson without the passing ability,” one NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He’s almost like Dwayne Bacon, but a better passer. He’s somewhere in between those two guys, in my opinion.”
18. Rayan Rupert
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(New Zealand Breakers: Wing, International, 6-6)
Previous rank: 18 (-)
Best rank: 9 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
The Nets, Knicks, Jazz, Bulls, Pelicans, Spurs, and Raptors were among the teams in attendance to watch Rayan Rupert play in Brisbane, Australia recently, per Olgun Uluc.
Each team got a close-up of Rupert’s freakish 7-foot-3 wingspan. His on-ball defense and ability to knock down spot-up threes have captured the attention of executives around the league.
19. Terquavion Smith
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(NC State: Guard, Sophomore, 6-4)
Previous rank: 15 (-4)
Best rank: 15 (Yahoo)
Worst rank: 32
NC State’s Terquavion Smith is the only sophomore to crack the first 20 picks and currently leads the ACC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.
The most noticeable difference in Smith’s game this season is his improved playmaking ability, as his assist total has doubled since last season (2.1 to 4.6 assists).
20. Maxwell Lewis
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(Pepperdine: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7)
Previous rank: 28 (+8)
Best rank: 11 (Bleacher Report)
Worst rank: NR
After leaping 71 spots in the previous mock draft, Pepperdine’s Maxwell Lewis continues his rise in the aggregate mock draft with his new Top 20 projection.
Lewis has become one of the top players in the West Coast Conference, ranking second in effective field goal percentage (.580) and third in points per game (18.3).
“He’s a good scorer and athlete with a nice isolation package,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He’s a pretty good passer. He’s a legitimate NBA athlete who can finish over the rim on his drives. Defensively, he needs some work, and he’s not the most physical guy.”
21. Brice Sensabaugh
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(Ohio State: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)
Previous rank: 44 (+23)
Best rank: 14 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: 35
Brice Sensabaugh was not ranked on the initial aggregate mock draft, rose to 44th by the second edition, and has now vaulted to 21st overall. Sensabaugh has the second-highest jump (up 23 spots) of any player in the first round behind Noah Clowney, as you’ll read in a few picks.
So how did he rise so rapidly? He’s been one of the most efficient players in the country, ranking 10th overall in PER (29.5), and is one of the top shooters at a 46.7 percent clip from downtown.
“He’s a little hefty (235 pounds), but he’s a pretty good athlete for his size and knows how to score,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “He struggles more on the defensive end.”
22. Kyle Filipowski
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(Duke: Big, Freshman, 6-11)
Previous rank: 26 (+4)
Best rank: 14 (ESPN)
Worst rank: 32
Duke freshman center Kyle Filipowski moved up several spots after an impressive stretch from New Year’s Eve through Jan. 23, where he averaged 20.2 points and 11.7 rebounds.
Defensively, he’s been an anchor for Duke leading the ACC in defensive rating (91.1).
23. Dillon Mitchell
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(Texas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)
Previous rank: 16 (-7)
Best rank: 8 (Yahoo)
Worst rank: NR
Texas forward Dillon Mitchell has drawn attention with his athleticism, defensive versatility, and motor, ranking fifth in the Big 12 in offensive rebounding percentage (11.4).
24. Leonard Miller
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(Ignite: Wing, G League, 6-10)
Previous rank: 24 (-2)
Best rank: 16 (CBS Sports)
Worst rank: NR
Leonard Miller has solidified himself as a first-round prospect in all three aggregate mock drafts this season after he bypassed last year’s draft.
“I want to develop my defense to a whole other level because the level I can reach on that side of the floor is what’s going to make me a lot of money,” Miller told HoopsHype at the G League Showcase. “It’s what teams want and need. It’s what I value as well. A lot of people just talk about offense, but on defense, I can really strive on that end.”
The versatile forward has shown a good handle for his size and motor. Whether he can improve his three-point shot is the biggest question surrounding his game.
“I want my name to be spoken in future years to come,” Miller told HoopsHype. “When I leave this Earth, I want guys to talk about me forever with what I’ve done on the court. I also want to win championships and enjoy the game as much as I can. I want to have fun every time I play because I love the game so much.”
Miller compared his game to former Sixth Man of the Year Lamar Odom.
25. Jordan Hawkins
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(UConn: Wing, Sophomore, 6-5)
Previous rank: 35 (+10)
Best rank: 17 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
UConn’s Jordan Hawkins has cracked the first round for the first time in the aggregate mock draft.
The sophomore guard has made the most of his opportunity as a full-time starter and become one of the top three-point snipers in the Big East, ranking third in three-point percentage (.396), and can guard on the perimeter, ranking ninth in defensive rating (95.2).
26. Taylor Hendricks
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(UCF: Wing, Freshman, 6-9)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 15 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: NR
Taylor Hendricks was the biggest riser of any player in the aggregate mock draft after moving up 40 spots after showing an ability to stretch the floor beyond the arc (.388), own the boards (7.0 per game), and block shots (1.9 per game) through his first 20 games played.
“He’s similar to GG Jackson,” an NBA executive said. “Everyone’s looking for hybrid forwards that can spread the floor and have good size with some defensive versatility, which he has.”
27. Marcus Sasser
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(Houston: Guard, Senior, 6-2)
Previous rank: 25 (-2)
Best rank: 25 (The Athletic, CBS Sports, Basketball News)
Worst rank: 46
Houston’s Marcus Sasser is the only senior projected as a first-round pick in every aggregate mock draft this season, partly due to his impact on winning, leading the AAC in win shares (4.5).
The 6-foot-2 combo guard has also caught the attention of executives thanks to his self-creation, shot versatility, and touch.
28. Colby Jones
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(Xavier: Guard, Junior, 6-6)
Previous rank: 38 (+10)
Best rank: 22 (Bleacher Report, For The Win)
Worst rank: NR
After winning the NIT MVP, Xavier’s Colby Jones has taken leaps in his game as a three-point shooter (.424 from .292) and playmaker (5.1 assists from 3.2), which have helped him earn a first-round projection for the first time this season.
29. Dereck Lively
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(Duke: Big, Freshman, 7-1)
Previous rank: 20 (-9)
Best rank: 21 (CBS Sports, Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
Duke’s Dereck Lively has seen his stock go from a top-10 pick to a current late first-round projection in a few months.
Lively had his best defensive performance against Miami on Jan. 21 when he grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked five shots. He’ll need more efforts like that to recapture the buzz he had toward the start of the college season.
“In general, you’ll see Ware and Lively drop,” an NBA executive predicted. “The value of bigs is questioned around the league. Look at what happened to Walker Kessler. He set all kinds of shot-blocking records and ended up in the 20s. I think the general value of bigs has been suppressed.”
30. Noah Clowney
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(Alabama: Big, Freshman, 6-10)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 10 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
Alabama’s Brandon Miller wasn’t the only forward on the team to move up in the mock draft. Noah Clowney moved up 37 spots to grab the final spot in the first round.
Clowney, who turns 19 in July, tantalizes executives with his long-term upside as a mobile big man who can play small-ball center in short stints if needed. Offensively, he does most of his damage around the rim and can finish with either hand and has shown a willingness to take jumpers beyond the arc as he works to improve his range more consistently.
31. Sidy Cissoko
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(Ignite: Wing, G League, 6-7)
Previous rank: 24 (-7)
Best rank: 25 (ESPN, NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
32. Jalen Wilson
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(Kansas: Big, Junior, 6-8)
Previous rank: 42 (+10)
Best rank: 23 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
33. Terrence Shannon
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(Illinois: Wing, Senior, 6-6)
Previous rank: 37 (+4)
Best rank: 20 (CBS Sports)
Worst rank: NR
34. Nikola Djurisic
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(Mega Basket: Wing, International, 6-8)
Previous rank: 29 (-5)
Best rank: 28 (ESPN)
Worst rank: NR
35. Coleman Hawkins
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(Illinois: Big, Junior, 6-10)
Previous rank: 33 (-2)
Best rank: 29 (NBADraft.net, For The Win)
Worst rank: NR
36. Julian Strawther
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(Gonzaga: Guard, Junior, 6-7)
Previous rank: 30 (-6)
Best rank: 28 (CBS Sports, NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
37. Ricky Council
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(Arkansas: Guard, Junior, 6-6)
Previous rank: 41 (+4)
Best rank: 24 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
38. Jaime Jaquez
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(UCLA: Wing, Senior, 6-7)
Previous rank: 32 (-6)
Best rank: 29 (ESPN, Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: NR
39. DaRon Holmes
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(Dayton: Big, Sophomore, 6-10)
Previous rank: 39 (-)
Best rank: 21 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
40. Andre Jackson
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(UConn: Guard, Junior, 6-6)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 31 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
41. James Nnaji
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(FC Barcelona: Big, International, 6-10)
Previous rank: 52 (+11)
Best rank: 21 (ESPN)
Worst rank: NR
42. Julian Phillips
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(Tennessee: Wing, Freshman, 6-8)
Previous rank: 36 (-6)
Best rank: 22 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
43. Emoni Bates
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(Eastern Michigan: Wing, Sophomore, 6-9)
Previous rank: 49 (+6)
Best rank: 31 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
44. Reece Beekman
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(Virginia: Guard, Junior, 6-3)
Previous rank: 55 (+11)
Best rank: 32 (ESPN)
Worst rank: NR
45. Adem Bona
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(UCLA: Big, Freshman, 6-10)
Previous rank: 31 (-14)
Best rank: 29 (CBS Sports)
Worst rank: NR
46. Keyontae Johnson
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(Kansas State: Wing, Senior, 6-6)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 34 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: NR
47. Caleb Love
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(North Carolina: Guard, Junior, 6-3)
Previous rank: 48 (+1)
Best rank: 36 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
48. Azuolas Tubelis
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(Arizona: Big, Junior, 6-11)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 27 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
49. Baba Miller
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(Florida State: Big, Freshman, 6-11)
Previous rank: 45 (-4)
Best rank: 21 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: NR
50. Jaylen Clark
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(UCLA: Guard, Junior, 6-5)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 37 (Bleacher Report)
Worst rank: NR
51. Tyrese Hunter
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(Texas: Guard, Sophomore, 6-0)
Previous rank: 47 (-4)
Best rank: 36 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: NR
52. Jordan Walsh
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(Arkansas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)
Previous rank: 46 (-6)
Best rank: 26 (Bleacher Report)
Worst rank: NR
53. Oscar Tshiebwe
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(Kentucky: Big, Senior, 6-9)
Previous rank: 53 (-)
Best rank: 39 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
54. Arthur Kaluma
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(Creighton: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7)
Previous rank: 27 (-27)
Best rank: 42 (Basketball News)
Worst rank: NR
55. Ousmane Ndiaye
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(Dragons Rhondorf: Big, International, 6-11)
Previous rank: 56 (+1)
Best rank: 37 (ESPN)
Worst rank: NR
56. Adam Flagler
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(Baylor: Guard, Senior, 6-3)
Previous rank: 60 (+4)
Best rank: 33 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
57. Jalen Hood-Schifino
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(Indiana: Guard, Freshman, 6-6)
Previous rank: 50 (-7)
Best rank: 37 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: NR
58. Mark Mitchell
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(Duke: Wing, Freshman, 6-8)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 25 (Sports Illustrated)
Worst rank: NR
59. Trayce Jackson-Davis
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(Indiana: Big, Senior, 6-9)
Previous rank: 54 (-5)
Best rank: 30 (NBADraft.net)
Worst rank: NR
60. Kevin McCullar
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(Kansas: Guard, Senior, 6-6)
Previous rank: NR
Best rank: 34 (The Athletic)
Worst rank: NR
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