18. There are some intriguing prospects in this class. The best thing about Walker might be his motor that never stops running. First, Mega vs FMP. An excellent shooter and smart passer who impacts games by pressuring the ball and forcing turnovers, hes going to look like a fit with valued role-playing strengths for every team in the late-lottery range. Orlando Magic (via Bulls):Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). 30. Amen feels like the better passer, and plays with a level of creativity unlocked by his ridiculous athleticism that doesnt even make sense. 19. "Because I was skinny, I didn't like to go inside and finish.". "I talk to the coaches, he's [Tommy Lloyd] a very good coach and he would make me good.". The Magic would draft Whitmore to impact games with his explosiveness and power while his half-court skills develop. Among the 38 former BWB campers on opening-night NBA rosters this season(active and inactive), 23 participated in BWB Global, including Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns; Bahamas; BWB Global 2016), RJ Barrett (New York Knicks; Canada; BWB Global 2017), Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City Thunder; Australia; BWB Global 2020), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder; Canada; BWB Global 2016), Rui Hachimura (Los Angeles Lakers; Japan; BWB Global 2016), Lauri Markkanen (Jazz; Finland; BWB Global 2015), Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers; Canada; BWB Global 2020) and Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets; Canada; BWB Global 2015). While his game is predicated on mismatch positional tools and instincts for passing and blowing up plays on defense, hes also surprised with how well hes shot the three early. NEW YORK AND MIES, SWITZERLAND The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the top 40 male prospects from 27 countries who will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for the seventh annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global camp, which will be held Friday, Feb. 17 Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Utah Jazz Practice Facility as part of NBA All-Star 2023. The Arkansas native is a 63 guard with a reported 69 wingspan who projects as a three-level scoring threat with some playmaking ability. LA Clippers: Ricky Council IV (Arkansas, SF, Junior). Atlanta Hawks:James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 2004). One of the nations most productive off-screen scorers, Murrell should have a chance at the next level with his movement and spot-up shooting. ", That joy for the game shows in his demeanor. So far, hes a bit behind in those areas, starting 6-of-22 from three with two assists in four games. 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 isnt an obvious answer on the board. Hes also a tremendous defender both at the point of attack and when making rotations to force turnovers. Charlotte Hornets:Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). But to call Wembanyama the world's most intriguing prospect is not irresponsible or exaggerated. Patrick Hunt (President of the World Association of Basketball Coaches; Australia), Gersson Rosas (New York Knicks Senior Basketball Advisor; Colombia) and Masai Ujiri (Toronto Raptors President and Vice Chairman; Nigeria) will be the camp directors. Wembanyama completely changed the game in the second half with his defensive presence and floor spacing. Atlanta Hawks:Terquavion Smith (North Carolina State, PG/SG, Sophomore). Chicago Bulls (via Blazers):Kyle Filipowski (Duke, PF/C, Freshman). The campers will also attend the 72nd NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena later that day. Petrusev also showed off his expanded game playing with the Serbian senior national team under Igor Kokoshkov when he went for 27 points and 6 rebounds in 33 minutes against Georgia, knocking down a pair of spot-up 3s. International - African Players Top Plays of the Day, 02/26/2023 Despite playing in just his third career Adriatic League game -- making his first start -- Jovic was as calm as could be, smiling on the floor and playing without a care in the world, as I watched from just a few rows up in Belgrade. C Montverde, FL HT: 6-9 1/2- WT: 228 WING: 7-5 HSjr (ESPN also performed live evaluations of prospects including Nikola Jovic, Gabriele Procida, Filip Petrusev, Roko Prkacin, Juhann Begarin, Hugo Besson, Rokas Jokubaitis, Ariel Hukporti, Abramo Canka and Vrenz Bleijenbergh. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves):GG Jackson II (South Carolina, PF, Freshman). Phrases like Unicorn, generational talent and future franchise player have already been used on him. James Nnaji (2004, 6-10, C, Barcelona). As long as his jumper doesnt break down, there is bound to be interest in a 610 freshman who can stretch the floor, attack closeouts and make off-ball plays around the basket at both ends. 47. Watch his highlights from the tournament here: Whitmore was another one of the big winners from the high school All-Star circuit. We evaluated Turkish guard Shemus Hazer in Istanbul as he went for 25 points in 35 minutes. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 22. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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If NBA teams see the same 1-on-0 workout I did in Lithuania, Hukporti should garner interest in the top-40, especially with his willingness to take his time and first develop in the G League. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). What will Banchero bring to the Orlando Magic? Both Amen and Ausar are 67 wings with 10/10, A+ quick-twitch athleticism. None of the top three players on our preseason board will play college hoops next season. His sub-50% free throw shooting will be a red flag for analytics models. Detroit Pistons:Trevon Brazile (Arkansas, PF/C, Sophomore). all arms and legs (an insane 7-3 wingspan) with a solid feel for the game, who can shoot off the dribble at an effective level and is a versatile defender. > 2024 NBA Mock Draft > 2025 NBA Mock Draft. Ariel Hukporti (2002, 7-1, C, Melbourne) will try to raise his stock this season. Wembanyama has forged a great relationship with fellow 7-foot-2 Frenchman Rudy Gobert, with whom he shares the same agent. Speaking of guards with great draft-and-stash situations, Carlos Alocen with Real Madrid is also a name to know. Jokubaitis has developed quite a bit since then, growing to 6-5, filling out his frame, and carving out a real role for Zalgiris in both the Lithuanian League and the Euroleague. For more on the season Hukporti is having in the Lithuanian League -- 17.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per 40 minutes -- here's Jonathan Givony's recent scouting report. Scouting in an entirely new context like OTE is its own challenge. 2, respectively. pic.twitter.com/l7Bj4q8fs6, Vrenz Bleijenbergh | 6-10 wing | Belgian | Antwerp | 20.5 years old. Clark is starting to build an NBA role-player case around versatility, defense and palpable impact (leads NCAA inbox plus-minus). If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Teams could take a chance on Beekman carving out a two-way playmaker role with his passing IQ and pesky defense. Loves three-point shooting is coming back after a slow start, though his improved two-point efficiency and play-finishing is what makes him a more believable pro prospect. Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. He needs to continue to make progress reading the defense as a passer. LA Clippers: Alex Fudge (Florida, SF/PF, Sophomore). Has nice shooting mechanics but he is an inconsistent shooter. But he bounced back with a career-best 38-point outing the following week and is in the midst of a strong statistical season for Cibona in the Adriatic League. Los Angeles Lakers (via Pelicans):Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). 48. SB Nation evaluated the incoming freshmen in-person at the McDonalds All-American Game and at the practices and game for the Jordan Brand Classic. His massive reach and mobility also will make him a lob threat as he fills out. The 20-year-old is playing a big role for the Lithuanian powerhouse in both Euroleague and LKL: 7.6 PTS and 3.1 AST in 20.3 MIN while shooting 52% from 2 and 32% from 3. An interesting role-player prospect with passing and defensive instincts, McCullar has started to show enough shooting improvement for teams to start thinking about him in the second round. Henderson needs to improve as a three-point shooter after hitting just 21.6 percent of his shots from deep. pic.twitter.com/aF2kwVFJK2, Abramo Canka | 6-6 attacking guard | Italian | Nevezis | 19.1 years old | 37th, 2022 draft. He's knocking down 35% of his 3s in 20 Adriatic League games. 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But he is one of the most intriguing prospects of his generation. "I'm sure of it," Wembanyama said with a smile. Whether it's in Nanterre, another French club or abroad, Wembanyama has all the ingredients to live up to the expectations we've all placed on him. French guard Jayson Tchicamboud is a hard-nosed defender at 6-4 who changed the complexion of the Strasbourg-Nanterre game we scouted with his energy. Black is a 67 point guard who had a standout prep career for powerhouse Duncanville High School near Dallas. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm will be held on May 16, 2023. Like Prkacin, scouts would be interested to evaluate Begarin in a setting like the NBA combine to see how he stacks up against other young wing prospects in this draft. In an era of the league where bigger wings are taking on more playmaking duties, Smith feels like a natural fit as a secondary creator and lead scoring option next to an oversized primary facilitator. Coming off a 36-point outburst with six threes against Gonzaga, Millers shot-making continues to impress and appears less fluky by the week. Italian with roots from Senegal, Turkey and Albania. 11. He already has an excellent floater. Agent Client Lists "Maybe I will think about it.". The 2023 NBA Draft looks like that type of class. 31. Newsfeed; Pro; Prospect Profiles; Rookie Tracker; Draft Picks; International Nba Centers The son of a longtime national team standout and Euroleague player, Nikola Prkacin, Roko has been on the radar since he was a young teen and caught our eye early on thanks to his mature style of play on the FIBA circuit, knocking off Garuba and Spain to win the 2018 U16 Euros. This NBA season is wide open, but only a select handful of teams can actually win the title. Whitmore is a load coming downhill, but will need to prove he can make an open three-pointer to get defenses to close out on him. But Jokubaitis is a competitor on the defensive end and plays with great spirit overall. All rights reserved. He can protect the rim and has good defensive instincts- but he loses focus. Do Everything.'". Cazalon is targeting the 2022 NBA draft. Kalumas inconsistency has created some hesitation from scouts, but teams should still be willing to spend a second-round pick on an athletic, 67, 225-wing with three-point range and flashes of shot-making versatility. This will be another fun cycle to cover. WebOn opening day of the 199192 season, NBA rosters included 23 international players from 18 countries. With Filip Petrusev winning MVP of the Adriatic League, here's a sneak peak of our ESPN Film Session live from Belgrade, Serbia. Teams intrigued by the idea of adding another half-court scoring threat could detect value in Jackson-Davis post game, pick-and-roll finishing and passing. Indiana Pacers:Cason Wallace (Kentucky, PG/SG, Freshman). 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