March 3, 2023. We're still learning more regarding just how dynamic and explosive a ball handler and playmaker Williams is and what position and role best suits him long-term, something we'll ascertain more about at Colorado next season, which is not a traditional hot spot for one-and-done prospects. Fudge is starting to make threes on a regular basis, a significant development for a 69 forward with serious quickness and bounce for finishing and defensive playmaking. The draft expert also notes that major high school recruiting analysts have differing views on the order of top prospects because they don't believe any are premier NBA prospects. With the college season starting, Jonathan Wasserman updates his Big Board with the top 50 2023 Draft prospects. 2023 Mock Draft; 2024 Mock Draft; Consensus Mock Draft; My Mock Drafts; Create Your Own Mock Draft; Actual Drafts; Outstanding Trades; Search Players; Recent three-point shooting, active rebounding and shot-blocking have propelled Clowney into the draft discussion. Taylor Hendricks has been gaining a lot of traction throughout the season and I see him as a lottery level talent with top 10 potential. The playmaking IQ hes showcased just adds another layer of combo versatility and level of upside. I'd bet good money on things looking very different from how we have it at the top. 1 Improved shooting has turned Wilson into one of college basketballs top scorers. Every preseason we put out a mock draft with very few (if any) collegiate juniors or seniors projected in the first round, and every year several emerge to hear their names called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony released his 2024 mock draft with James, son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James, projected as the 10th overall pick. Hypebeast is a registered trademark of Hypebeast Hong Kong Ltd. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more. Full ESPN 2024 mock draft: https://t.co/Cw5AcgxiKy pic.twitter.com/HgECP5Aed5, Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he's made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . Filling out his thin frame, finding ways to play lower to the ground as a playmaker and improving as a decision-maker and one-on-one defender will be major keys to his development. He possesses a perfect storm of complementary scoring ingredients with 68 size, elite shot-making, athletic finishing, sound decision-making and confidence. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Brothers Discovery. Full 2024 mock draft on ESPN: https://t.co/Cw5AcgxiKy pic.twitter.com/4DNo1TOtDx. If the younger James will be a rather high draft pick, that could complicate the four-time MVPs wish to be his teammate. 14) in the lottery, followed by Jake LaRavia (No. Boston Celtics (via Rockets):Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF, Junior). 6. Sacramento Kings:Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG/SF, Sophomore). He's shooting just 40% from 2-point range and 30% for 3 in his past 10 games while not scoring with much regularity (9.7 PPG). 31. Emailed daily. 49. While his lack of burst does limit his scoring and playmaking upside, his 65 size, ball-handling, shot-making potential and passing IQ hint at a fit to play on or off the all. He plays point guard at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, one of the best teams in high school basketball, and brings coveted versatility with his ballhandling ability, feel for the game, shot-making prowess and defensive instincts off the ball. Milwaukee Bucks (via Portland Trail Blazers), Alex Karaban | Connecticut | PF | Age: 20.2, 43. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Wizards):Sidy Cissoko (G League Ignite, SG/SF, 2004). Like his father, James is an excellent decision-maker with a high IQ. We have 14 high school seniors currently projected as one-and-done prospects in 2024, which would be a far cry from the 2022 NBA draft (22 one-and-done freshmen selected), as well as 2021 (21). A new arcade for the shopping hub in Tokyo. He was previously ranked 35th in the class. ESPN's Jonathan Givony projects James to go No. 23. 10 in its latest 2024 NBA mock draft Robert Marvi February 22, 2023 8:00 pm ET It is never too early to prepare for an NBA Fit and versatility are selling points to Hawkins, who isnt too threatening of a scorer. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? February 26, 2023 by NBA Draft Room. James has not said if he will be a one-and-done player in college. The story of the 2022 NBA draft in many ways was the breakout campaigns we saw from collegiate sophomores, with Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey and Bennedict Mathurin propelling themselves into being the Nos. Launching in a shiny Core Black colorway. 21. With selects from Acne Studios, Our Legacy, JW Anderson and more. The Sierra Canyon senior and eldest son of LeBron James has a strong basketball future ahead. 51. French wing Bilal Coulibaly is gaining steam in recent weeks as a 2023 draft prospect thanks to some impressive performances alongside Wembanyama on Metropolitans 92 and in the French U21 Espoirs league. Posted on January 10, 2023 by Jordan Saville. 56. The same can be said about the rights to 2025 NBA draft first-round picks, the majority of which have changed hands already despite that draft being nearly 2 years away. The full 1-59 order also reflects picks owed and owned. But his NBA moneymaker will still be providing instant offense with shot-making and microwave scoring. Outstanding scoring, shooting and playmaking efficiency should help Flagler convince second-round teams to ignore his physical and athletic limitations. Time will tell. The guard has still yet to decide where he will play basketball next season, but he is widely expected to choose between Ohio State, USC, and Oregon. He still has plenty of room to improve his ballhandling and pull-up jumper to become a more prolific and efficient shot creator, but he has already caught the eyes of NBA decision-makers with the way he contributes to winning and likely will continue to grow and fill out his game.. At 67, Lewis has been the most efficient scoring wing in the draft discussion. Building up his body, finding more consistency as a shooter and playing with more assertiveness will help keep Risacher in the mix as one of the draft's best prospects next year, but he's not currently in as advantageous a situation as some of his counterparts. NBA team representatives say they've been disappointed with what they've seen thus far from the elite prospects in this year's high school senior class, a group that historically makes up the backbone of the 2024 draft lottery. LINK: https://t.co/yP8pWtEOjW pic.twitter.com/jGMBWzJlYv. It definitely helps that his father is NBA legend LeBron James. More playmaking and improved three-point shooting have turned Jones into a legitimate Swiss army knife prospect. West Linn won 86-69.Howard Lao for The Oregonian/OregonLive. Sacramento Kings (via Dallas Mavericks), Teafale Lenard | Middle Tennessee | SF/PF | Age: 20.5, Trey Alexander | Creighton | PG/SG | Age: 19.8, Olivier-Maxence Prosper | Marquette | PF | Age: 20.6, Tucker DeVries | Drake | SG/SF | Age: 21.2, 52. 10 overall to the Orlando Magic. Miami Heat:Kelel Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). 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When is Bronny James NBA Draft eligible? 50. Despite possessing significant long-term upside, Bufkin has room to grow with ballhandling, playmaking, decision-making, shooting consistency and his thin frame, things he could elect to address either in college or the NBA depending on his priorities. 32. JHS is looking more and more like a lottery pick and jumps ahead of Cason Wallace and Jett Howard on this latest big board update. 33 player in the 2023 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. 46. Wagner | Kentucky | PG/SG | Age: 17.8, Bilal Coulibaly | Metropolitans 92 | SG/SF | Age: 18.5, 9. LA Clippers: Alex Fudge (Florida, SF/PF, Sophomore). Click on the large blue power icon at the top. We also have Nick Smith back in action and starting to regain traction as a top 5 pick. However, that's unlikely to happen if Orlando drafts the current high schooler. Get your favorite live sports, stories and originals with ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. In the age of Nepo Babies, Bronny will be the first son of NBA superstar Lebron James to enter the draft. The report says the 6-foot-3 James, a senior at Sierra Canyon High School (Calif.), possesses the skillset to be a coveted 3 and D prospect, a player who plays elite defense and can knock down 3-pointers consistently. The brother of OKC Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Cody brings great positional size, length, unselfishness and two-way versatility. The 2023 NBA Draft hasnt even taken place yet, so it may seem a bit crazy to already be looking over a year down the road to 2024. 15. 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. Jonathan Givony of ESPN recently published a 2024 NBA mock draft that garnered media attention. 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Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets):Dillon Mitchell (Texas, PF, Freshman). 48. 3. It looks like hes at least another year away from being draft ready. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Minnesota Timberwolves), Matthew Cleveland | Florida State | SG/SF | Age: 20.4, 48. 4. Here is a look at ten schools the Pac-12 could consider for conference expansion, ranked in order of men's basketball success. James will first be eligible for the NBA Draft in 2024. Boston Celtics (via Blazers):Julian Phillips (Tennessee, SG/SF, Freshman). This year? The second half of the lottery is wide open with about 10 guys that could come off the board in any order. 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. Even without a reliable perimeter game, hes an easy bucket and high-impact defender thanks to his lightning quickness and leaping at 67. Still, occasional flashes of off-the-dribble scoring hint at another level of upside for Howard to reach. Williams' jumper, which was streaky in the Nike EYBL last spring and summer (18-for-93 from 3, 19%), has shown improvement this season in terms of his range and versatility shooting off the dribble and off movement, but there's still work to do on this part of his game. The NBA has loosened rules on scouting high school players in recent months, making this class more thoroughly scouted than previous classes. 34. 8. 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His three-point shooting, ball-handling to attack and body-controlled finishes will draw NBA interest. While questions remain about his potential to create in the NBA, there is translatability tied to his off-ball scoring skills with three-point shooting, cutting, drives past closeouts and offensive rebounding. Instead, theyll picture what proper development will do for a 68, 240-pound forward who has the skill set to live-dribble pass and shoot along with the tools to smother multiple positions defensively. Memphis will likely have two first-rounders -- its own and Golden State's -- provided the Warriors aren't selecting in the top four. A few months ago, a report in The Athletic said multiple coaches and scouts believe he would take years to become an NBA-caliber player. ESPN has Bronny James going No. While a top-10 selection would be good news for Bronny, this presents a massive problem for the Lakers: They owe their first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to the Pelicans as part of the trade for Anthony Davis. 22. 1-3 18 months prior. One team figures to see a value pick in Tshiebwe, who could provide physicality, rebounding and second-chance points in a specialist role. Bronny James isnt the only name that Oregon Duck fans should be focused on, though. He'll be the focal point of the G League Ignite roster next season with Scoot Henderson departing for the NBA, giving Buzelis a significant runway to maintain his draft stock despite the challenges he'll face playing against older players on a nightly basis. He plays a very narrow role currently for ASVEL, with his minutes fluctuating wildly from game to game, as he starts in the EuroLeague one night and then will be demoted to the U21 junior team the very next day without much rhyme or reason. London Johnson | G League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 18.7, 32. 15), Tari Eason (No. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Geoffrey C. Arnold | The Oregonian/OregonLive. The leading scorer, rebounder and shot-blocker in Frances top league, Wembanyama continues to churn out production off both outrageous wingspan-fueled plays and unprecedented creation and shot-making skill for a 74 big. A last-second shot from Rivaldo Soares gave the Ducks a big win over Oregon State on Saturday night. Hes got a picture perfect jumper, is a constant threat form 3pt range and is also showing a more well rounded game as the season progresses. RotoWire names five under-the-radar players who could add value to your rosters as we approach fantasy playoffs. Bronny James hasnt graduated from high school, but his status hasnt stopped the speculation of his prospects for the NBA draft. Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 18.3, Cody Williams | Colorado | PG/SG | Age: 18.2, Zaccharie Risacher | ASVEL | SF | Age: 17.8, Justin Edwards | Kentucky | SG/SF | Age: 19.1, D.J. Arkansas Nick Smith Jr., Villanovas Cam Whitmore, Baylors Keyonte George and Alabamas Brandon Miller have entering the conversation with Overtime Elites Thompson brothers. Beekman jumped out of the gates quickly to establish himself as a potential first-round candidate in 2023 early this season, but he has cooled off in ACC play. Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 18.3, Cody Williams | Colorado | PG/SG | Age: 18.2, Zaccharie Risacher | ASVEL | SF | Age: 17.8, Justin Edwards | Kentucky | SG/SF | Age: 19.1, D.J. Jonathan Givony's latest 2023 NBA mock draft: Are Duke's top prospects living up to expectations? Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. Risacher brings dynamic shot-making ability with a quick release and excellent footwork. 36. Will this spring bring the same? That means if the Lakers do not have a pick in a draftable range for Bronny, they risk losing LeBron in free agency. New Orleans Pelicans (via Los Angeles Lakers), Bronny James | Uncommitted | PG/SG | Age: 18.3, Bronny James is now a projected top-10 pick thanks to the significant jump he's made at Sierra Canyon, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his class while making strides with his shooting and playmaking . During a 2021 episode of "The Shop: Uninterrupted," LeBron said the Magic had "no chance" of signing him in free agency and would retire if Orlando ever traded for him. (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. A torn ACL ruined a breakout season for Brazile, but some team figures to see a buy-low opportunity on elite leaping ability and improving three-point shooting. . Howard figures to be a popular late-lottery target. 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. Henderson figures be a target for the Rockets, but they could also see Thompson as an exciting playmaker to pair with Jalen Green. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. It is never too early to prepare for an NBA draft that is 16 months away, especially if youre a scout or a high school player in his senior season. BRONNY EASTBAY IN GAME @SCanyonSports pic.twitter.com/EcySsVrAXz. Brooklyn Nets (via 76ers):Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State, SG, Freshman). James has earned his spot in lottery conversations with the significant jump he has made at Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California, this season, developing into arguably the best perimeter defender in his high school class while making strides in his perimeter shooting and playmaking ability. Hes 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. ESPN has some interesting NBA player comparisons for 2024 NBA Draft prospect Bronny James. San Antonio Spurs (via Chicago Bulls), Donovan Clingan | Connecticut | C | Age: 18.9, Baba Miller | Florida State | SF/PF | Age: 19.0, 37. Editors Note: For More of Jonathan Wassermans coverage of the 2023 draft onBleacher Reportor to read this article on BleacherReport.com,click here. Before thinking about the draft, James has to figure out his plan for next season. WebMock Drafts. Bronny James is a four-star prospect who hasnt cracked the top 30 in most recruiting rankings for the 2023 class. For a 68 forward, Mitchells quickness and bounce alone could be enough to warrant first-round interest from teams intrigued by the easy baskets and defensive playmaking hell offer. 34 overall player in the class of 2023 by Givony's mock draft: Victor at No. 1 pick We've seen dozens of underclassmen projected to go in the second round or undrafted enter the draft the past few years despite being advised against it by the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, but with the NIL market absolutely overflowing with cash, it's possible more players decide to stay and instead make a run at next year's draft. The draft's top international prospect is 6-9 French wing Zaccharie Risacher, who is currently seeing minutes in both the EuroLeague and French first division at ASVEL, where Wembanyama played last season. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Los Angeles Lakers All-Star wasn't the only one impressed, however, with many fans praising Bronny's effort in the win: Bronny is scary efficient for a high school player and does it effortlessly. The NBA and the players' union appear nowhere close to coming to terms on eliminating the age limit, so there is no "double draft" with the top college and high school prospects coming in the near future. While Wallaces scoring has been down, lottery teams will be valuing his versatility and defense. Currently, Bronny is uncommitted and is still looking for the right fit to begin his college basketball career. Its also made him a more believable NBA prospect, although he previously intrigued scouts with his 68 wing size, physical driving, finishing package, rebounding nose and ability to separate/convert in the mid-range. James is rated as a 4-star prospect and the No. Teams currently projected to have multiple first-rounders include: Oklahoma City will have as many as four first-rounders: Houston's (top-four protected), the Clippers' (unprotected), Utah's (top-10 protected) and its own. Take a look below at the top 10 picks in ESPNs mock 2024 draft. Emoni Bates was touted as the next LeBron James in high school, but his college career has left NBA scouts with a wide range of opinions. All eyes are on 7-foot-5 French prospect Victor Wembanyama, the 2023 projected top pick. He still has plenty of room to improve his ballhandling and pull-up jumper to become a more prolific and efficient shot creator, but he has already caught the eyes of NBA decision-makers with the way he contributes to winning and likely will continue to grow and fill out his game.. Indiana Pacers (via Heat):Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). 2023 NBA Draft Top 60 Big Board V3. B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. WebArticle How Good Is Bronny James 20: Tyrese Proctor: PG Duke HT: 6-5 WT: 180 WING: 6-6 1/2 Int.04 Proctor is the next in a long line of talented guards from 2 on our board. Bronny James drops the hammer on breakaway dunk, Virginia's Kihei Clark finds Reece Beekman with an acrobatic dime, 2024 NBA mock draft: Why Bronny James is projected as a top-10 pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Garber: MLS would be flexible for Messi move, Shiffrin, in fifth, gets 'big goal' with overall title, Ledecky sees 9-year win streak in U.S. snapped, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Inside the long-awaited return of Jon Jones and his quest for heavyweight glory, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? History says some of these players might return and possibly emerge as first-rounders the following year. Givony credits Bronnys jump into the lottery to his development at Sierra Canyon where he has improved in all aspects of his game. He is a defensive-minded connector who has already shown his NBA potential at the point guard position. He still has plenty of room to improve his ballhandling and pull-up jumper to become a more prolific and efficient shot creator, but he has already caught the eyes of NBA decision-makers with the way he contributes to winning and likely will continue to grow and fill out his game.. 12. 28. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony released his 2024 mock draft with James, son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer LeBron James, projected Detroit Pistons:Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92, PF/C, 2004). 11 overall player in the nation. He will start off next year's cycle as a projected top-10 pick should he choose not to keep his name in this year's draft and is the same age as most of the top high school seniors who are currently projected to make up the 2024 draft lottery. He is an 18-year-old senior at Sierra Canyon this season in 2022-23. 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. 0. We'll have complete coverage leading up to the June 22 draft on ESPN. Bronny is REALLY good , Y'all see Bronny out there, he looking elite. James currently ranks as the No. Most importantly, James is still growing as a Elite 25 - The top 25 high school basketball prospects regardless of class. The fact that the high school junior class, which will make up a big part of the 2025 NBA draft, also isn't shaping up as a banner group thus far is another concern teams have and could be part of the reason so many future picks have already changed hands.
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