Paul’s 2023 Big Board/Mock Draft 1.0 (12/28)

Scoot Henderson
PG RK: #1, OVR RK: #2
NBA G-League Ignite
6’2 | 196 lbs | DOB: 2-3-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 21.2 pts, 5.8 ast, 4.5 reb, 1.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– 2nd year in G-League
– Incredible skill and bursts of athleticism in the paint separates Scott from the other guards in the class

Anthony Black
PG RK: #2, OVR RK: #3
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’7 | 198 lbs | DOB: 1-20-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 12.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #15 ranked 5-star recruit.
– An explosive/lengthy point forward with athleticism and high offensive IQ

Amen Thompson
PG RK: #3, OVR RK: #6
Overtime Elite
6’7 | 202 lbs | DOB: 1-30-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 16.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 5.6 ast, 2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Development focus is on his shot, as he posseses smooth athleticism and great size to dominate the paint

Cason Wallace
PG RK: #4, OVR RK: #17
Kentucky (Freshman)
6’4 | 193 lbs | DOB: 11-7-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 11.8 pts, 4.4 ast, 3.9 reb, 2.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #21 ranked 5-star recruit
– Defensive minded playmaker with great scoring ability inside the 3-point line

J.J. Starling
PG RK: #5, OVR RK: #20
Notre Dame (Freshman)
6’4 | 200 lbs | DOB: 3-16-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 13.3 reb, 2.9 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #19 ranked 5-star recruit
– Talented scorer with elusive combo guard talent

Tyrese Proctor
PG RK: #6, OVR RK: #25
Duke (Freshman)
6’5 | 175 lbs | DOB: 4-1-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 8 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.2 ast, 0.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has been an inconsistent scorer early on, but possesses great skill and size to be a combo guard
– May need another year to be a top pick

Marcus Sasser
PG RK: #7, OVR RK: #39
Houston (Senior)
6’2 | 195 lbs | DOB: 9-21-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 16 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Plays suffocating defense on and off the ball and is a more than trustworthy scorer. May be more of a small 2 in the NBA

Ryan Nembhard
PG RK: #8, OVR RK: #40
Creighton (Sophomore)
6’0 | 170 lbs | DOB: 3-10-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 11.3 pts, 5.9 ast, 2.7 reb, 31% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– It took him a year to get his footing, but Ryan is a dominant playmaker with second round potential

Reece Beekman
PG RK: #9, OVR RK: #45
Virginia (Junior)
6’3 | 190 lbs | DOB: 10-8-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 9.4 pts, 5.1 ast, 3.5 reb, 42.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– One of CBB’s finest tuned playmakers, he’s developing into a great floor general for the pros

Kyle Lofton
PG RK: #10, OVR RK: #49
Florida (Grad-Senior)
6’3 | 186 lbs | DOB: 5-31-99 (23)
22-23 Stats: 8.4 pts, 3.9 ast, 2.9 reb, 30.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from St. Bonaventure’s
– Smooth playmaking floor general with decent two-way talent

Caleb Love
PG RK: #11, OVR RK: #50
North Carolina (Junior)
6’4 | 195 lbs | DOB: 9-27-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 18.3 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.3 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– After 2 years of inconsistent shooting, Love’s continuation to the good start to his season will be the key to guarantee a 2nd round selection

Tyrese Hunter
PG RK: #12, OVR RK: #55
Texas (Sophomore)
6’0 | 175 lbs | DOB: 8-11-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 12.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.7 ast, 34% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Iowa State
– Great scorer but needs to build on his game before the next level

Grant Sherfield
PG RK: #13
Oklahoma (Senior)
6’2 | 201 lbs | DOB: 10-29-99 (23)
22-23 Stats: 18 pts, 3.8 ast, 2.8 reb, 56.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Nevada
– Veteran floor general that should get some two-way contract looks

L.J. Cryer
PG RK: #14
Baylor (Junior)
6’1 | 185 lbs | 10-9-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 14.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.2 ast, 37.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Stepping in big time as the key upper classman for the Bears, Cryer’s scoring and playmaking will give him a shot in the NBA

Eric Gaines
PG RK: #15
UAB (Junior)
6’2 | 165 lbs | DOB: 1-19-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 11.1 pts, 4.8 ast, 3.1 reb, 1.7 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from LSU
– Shining at the mid-major level after being a key contributor to LSU

Nick Smith Jr.
SG RK: #1, OVR RK: #5
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’5 | 185 lbs | DOB: 4-18-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 5 GP, 12.8 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.8 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– #3 ranked 5-star recruit
– Can dominate both on and off the ball on offense with a sweet jumper and high skillset

Ausar Thompson
SG RK: #2, OVR RK: #9
Overtime Elite
6’7 | 207 lbs | DOB: 1-30-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 17.2 pts, 7.8 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Similar to his brother, he has smooth athleticism and defensive potential, but a questionable jumper

Terquavion Smith
SG RK: #3, OVR RK: #12
NC State (Sophomore)
6’4 | 165 lbs | DOB: 12-31-02 (19)
22-23 Stats: 17.9 pts, 5.4 ast, 3.7 reb, 1.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Gives off Bones Hyland play type with an ability to score and can be a combo guard

Keyonte George
SG RK: #4, OVR RK: #14
Baylor (Freshman)
6’4 | 185 lbs | DOB: 11-8-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 15.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.9 ast, 1.2 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #6 ranked 5-star recruit
– Has had an up and down start but great size and passing can make him a combo guard

Jordan Hawkins
SG RK: #5, OVR RK: #23
UConn (Sophomore)
6’5 | 195 lbs | DOB: 4-29-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 14.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 41.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Elusive scorer with great size, athleticism, and potential on defense

Jalen Hood-Schifino
SG RK: #6, OVR RK: #27
Indiana (Freshman)
6’6 | 215 lbs | DOB: 6-19-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 10.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 4.3 ast, 37.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #26 ranked 4-star recruit
– Can do just about everything solidly, including high efficiency shooting

Amari Bailey
SG RK: #7, OVR RK: #32
UCLA (Freshman)
6’5 | 185 lbs | DOB: 2-17-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 9.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.3 ast, 36.4% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #5 ranked 5-star recruit
– Can shoot well but the rest of his identity on the floor is still to be determined

Emoni Bates
SG RK: #8, OVR RK: #33
Eastern Michigan (Sophomore)
6’10 | 170 lbs | DOB: 1-28-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 19.4 pts, 5.7 reb, 1 ast, 36.6% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Top recruit who re-classified in 2021, transferring from Memphis
– Incredibly skilled scorer with raw top 10 pick talent

Judah Mintz
SG RK: #9, OVR RK: #41
Syracuse (Freshman)
6’3 | 172 lbs | DOB: 7-10-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 15.6 pts, 4 ast, 2.3 stl, 2.1 reb

Paul’s Notes:
– #36 ranked 4-star recruit
– Has risen big time with a strong start to his college career, showcasing offensive talent

Rayan Rupert
SG RK: #10, OVR RK: #44
New Zealand Breakers
6’7 | 190 lbs | DOB: 5-31-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 8.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 0.9 ast, 38.9% 3P – NBL

Paul’s Notes:
– Hasn’t done a ton overseas but has great size and could be a big combo guard

Terrence Shannon Jr.
SG RK: #11, OVR RK: #48
Illinois (Senior)
6’6 | 215 lbs | DOB: 7-30-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 18.2 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.9 ast, 1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Transfer from Texas Tech
– Polished two-way wing with potential to be a first round pick

Adam Flagler
SG RK: #12
Baylor (Senior)
6’3 | 185 lbs | DOB: 12-1-99 (23)
21-22 Stats: 15.7 pts, 5.7 ast, 2.8 reb, 51.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Has gotten better and better with age, becoming one of the better two-way players in the Big 12

Drew Peterson
SG RK: #13
USC (Grad-Senior)
6’9 | 205 lbs | DOB: 11-9-99 (23)
21-22 Stats: 13.6 pts, 7.2 reb, 5.8 ast, 33.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Quickly rising up the ranks as an elite rebounder/3-point shooter. Could be a 2nd round/undrafted steal

Mike Miles Jr.
SG RK: #14
TCU (Junior)
6’2 | 195 lbs | DOB: 8-24-02 (20)
21-22 Stats: 17.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 3 ast, 1.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– A bit undersized but remains an intriguing prospect for a two-way deal

Kendric Davis
SG RK: #15
Memphis (Grad-Senior)
6’0 | 177 lbs | DOB: 5-14-99 (23)
21-22 Stats: 19.3 pts, 5.8 ast, 3.6 reb, 1.9 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from SMU
– Small size for a two-guard but scoring potential can get him undrafted looks

Brandon Miller
SF RK: #1, OVR RK: #4
Alabama (Freshman)
6’9 | 200 lbs | DOB: 11-22-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 19.3 pts, 8.7 reb, 2 ast, 38.1% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #9 ranked 5-star recruit
– Elusive and lengthy scorer from anywhere on the floor

Dariq Whitehead
SF RK: #2, OVR RK: #10
Duke (Freshman)
6’7 | 220 lbs | DOB: 8-1-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 6.7 pts, 2.3 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– #2 ranked 5-star recruit
– Similar to Lively, Dariq has had trouble in his first year but remains an intriguing prospect with great size and raw potential on both ends

Cam Whitmore
SF RK: #3, OVR RK: #13
Villanova (Freshman)
6’7 | 232 lbs | DOB: 7-8-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 12.4 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.4 stl, 0.4 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– #22 ranked 5-star recruit
– Highly efficient scorer who should be in the top 10 conversation all year long

Jett Howard
SF RK: #4, OVR RK: #19
Michigan (Freshman)
6’8 | 215 lbs | DOB: 9-14-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 15.6 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.5 ast, 40.3% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #44 ranked 4-star recruit
– Has emerged as a 1st round talent with great two-way skills

Julian Phillips
SF RK: #5, OVR RK: #24
Tennessee (Freshman)
6’8 | 198 lbs | DOB: 11-5-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 10.6 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 0.9 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #13 ranked 5-star recruit
– Talented but raw, ranges anywhere from late 1st to being a late 1st in 2024. Jury is still out in my eyes on him

Gradey Dick
SF RK: #6, OVR RK: #28
Kansas (Freshman)
6’8 | 205 lbs | DOB: 11-20-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 15.4 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.5 stl, 48.6% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #14 ranked 5-star recruit
– A knockdown shooter with potential on the defensive end. For sure 1st rounder

Jalen Wilson
SF RK: #7, OVR RK: #31
Kansas (Junior)
6’8 | 225 lbs | DOB: 11-4-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 21.1 pts, 9 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Can score and rebound great for his size. Has become more of a polished player as an upperclasman

Jordan Walsh
SF RK: #8, OVR RK: #34
Arkansas (Freshman)
6’7 | 205 lbs | DOB: 3-3-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 7.6 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.3 stl, 34.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #11 ranked 5-star recruit
– Defensive star that can be a 3-and-D role player in the NBA

Chris Livingston
SF RK: #9, OVR RK: #38
Kentucky (Freshman)
6’6 | 220 lbs | DOB: 10-15-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 6.2 pts, 2.9 reb, 0.5 stl, 46.7% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #12 ranked 5-star recruit
– Off to a slow start but has late 1st round potential with his size and skillset

Julian Strawther
SF RK: #10, OVR RK: #42
Gonzaga (Junior)
6’7 | 205 lbs | DOB: 4-18-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 13.2 pts, 7.9 reb, 0.8 stl, 41% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Stepped in as the Zags second option behind Timme. Talented scorer and defender and would be a solid 2nd round investment

Tyler Burton
SF RK: #11, OVR RK: #56
Richmond (Senior)
6’7 | 215 lbs | DOB: 2-11-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 18.9 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.3 stl, 37.5% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Burton has been a mid-major star for the Spiders and can easily eye a two-way contract as a late 2nd round prospect next year

Harrison Ingram
SF RK: #12
Stanford (Sophomore)
6’7 | 230 lbs | DOB: 11-27-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 9.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 3 ast, 0.8 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– After deciding to return, Ingram has had another slow start and needs to develop a lot before he’s back in the 1st round discussion

Arthur Kaluma
SF RK: #13
Creighton (Sophomore)
6’7 | 225 lbs | DOB: 3-1-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 12.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.6 ast, 0.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Kaluma has risen his stock the highest I have ever seen it, becoming a reliably long paint scorer and defender

Jaime Jaquez Jr.
SF RK: #14
UCLA (Senior)
6’7 | 225 lbs | DOB: 2-18-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 17 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.8 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has the talent to be a good scorer in the next level, but isn’t anything more than a late 2nd or training camp option currently

Allen Flanigan
SF RK: #15
Auburn (Senior)
6’6 | 220 lbs | DOB: 4-24-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 7.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.6 ast, 0.6 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– He’s been in and out of draft boards since 2020, but a good senior campaign will get him some looks in the 2nd round

Gregory Jackson III
PF RK: #1, OVR RK: #7
South Carolina (Freshman)
6’9 | 215 lbs | DOB: 12-17-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 16.6 pts, 7.4 reb, 1.1 blk, 36.2% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Top recruit of class of 2023 that re-classified
– Can beat you off the dribble and in the post, with a lot of raw potential on both ends

Dillon Mitchell
PF RK: #2, OVR RK: #11
Texas (Freshman)
6’8 | 205 lbs | DOB: 10-3-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 7.8 pts, 5.4 reb, 1 stl, 62.7% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– #4 ranked 5-star recruit
– Athletic and raw big that may fall if his numbers don’t improve

Jarace Walker
PF RK: #3, OVR RK: #15
Houston (Freshman)
6’8 | 240 lbs | DOB: 9-4-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 9.5 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.8 ast, 40% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– #10 ranked 5-star recruit
– Athletic big with an emphasis on defense, fitting well with Kelvin Sampson’s scheme

Kris Murray
PF RK: #4, OVR RK: #16
Iowa (Junior)
6’8 | 220 lbs | DOB: 8-19-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 19.4 pts, 10.1 reb, 1.8 ast, 37.8% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Knockdown shooter from anywhere on the floor with huge potential on defense

DaRon Holmes II
PF RK: #5, OVR RK: #18
Dayton (Sophomore)
6’10 | 225 lbs | DOB: 8-15-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 17.7 pts, 7.7 reb, 2.2 blk, 56.7% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Bruiser in the post with solid rebounding ability and post scoring

Leonard Miller
PF RK: #6, OVR RK: #22
NBA G-League Ignite
6’10 | 211 lbs | DOB: 11-26-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 15.1 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.9 ast, 1.1 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Top recruit of the class of 2022, opting for the G-League with elusive scoring skills

Trayce Jackson-Davis
PF RK: #7, OVR RK: #29
Indiana (Senior)
6’9 | 245 lbs | DOB: 2-22-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 16.4 pts, 8.2 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Chiseled veteran with tremendous post skills
– Still lacks a consistent jump shot

Pete Nance
PF RK: #8, OVR RK: #36
North Carolina (Grad-Senior)
6’11 | 230 lbs | DOB: 2-19-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 11.8 pts, 6.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 1 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Grad transfer from Northwestern
– Elite NBA size and bloodline, could move into the 1st round

Baba Miller
PF RK: #9, OVR RK: #46
Florida State (Freshman)
6’11 | 204 lbs | DOB: 2-7-04 (18)
Has Not Played – 16-Game Suspension

Paul’s Notes:
– Has been suspended for receiving travel benefits during recruitment tours at FSU
– Has the size, strength, and athleticism to be a great player in the NBA

Jacob Toppin
PF RK: #10, OVR RK: #51
Kentucky (Senior)
6’9 | 205 lbs | DOB: 5-8-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 10.5 pts, 6.5 reb, 1.7 ast, 0.5 stl

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed into an athletic paint scorer with good knacks on the defensive end

Sidy Cissoko
PF RK: #11, OVR RK: #54
NBA G-League Ignite
6’8 | 200 lbs | DOB: 4-2-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 9.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.5 ast, 0.8 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– A raw, yet talented, big who will find himself shifting through the G-League well beyond this year

Ažuolas Tubelis
PF RK: #12, OVR RK: #58
Arizona (Junior)
6’11 | 245 lbs | DOB: 3-22-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 20.1 pts, 8.7 reb, 2.1 ast, 42.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Very low ranking for now, but watch out for a quick rise as Tubelis provides 1st round talent on the offensive end with ball handling skills

Dawson Garcia
PF RK: #13
Minnesota (Junior)
6’11 | 235 lbs | DOB: 9-20-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 14.3 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.7 ast, 0.7 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Third school in three years seems to be a decent fit for the big man. Still not a huge draft prospect, but could develop into a 2nd rounder

N’Faly Dante
PF RK: #14
Oregon (Senior)
6’11 | 230 lbs | DOB: 10-19-01 (21)
21-22 Stats: 13.2 pts, 6.7 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.3 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Has developed great skills in his four years and should be a two-way contract candidate big man

Roko Prkačin
PF RK: #15
CB Girona (Spain)
6’9 | 234 lbs | DOB: 11-26-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 11 GP, 4.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 0.6 stl – ACB

Paul’s Notes:
– He has the talent to be a solid bench piece and is taking his sweet time maturing overseas (which is the right move)

Victor Wembanyama
C RK: #1, OVR RK: #1
Metropolitans 92 (France)
7’4 | 240 lbs | DOB: 1-4-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 22.7 pts, 9 reb, 3 blk, 2.3 ast – LNB

Paul’s Notes:
– He’s been the most sought after prospect since LeBron. The NBA Draft Lottery may have comparable viewership to any game this season, as it’ll be must watch to see who gets to land this budding star

Kel’el Ware
C RK: #2, OVR RK: #8
Oregon (Freshman)
7’0 | 210 lbs | DOB: 4-20-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 8.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.7 blk, 1 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– #8 ranked 5-star recruit
– A great shot blocker who can step out and hit the three, not a terrible consolation prize on the C market

Dereck Lively II
C RK: #3, OVR RK: #21
Duke (Freshman)
7’1 | 230 lbs | DOB: 2-12-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 4.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 2 blk, 60% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– #1 ranked recruit
– Who once seemed like a competitor to Wembanyama for the top pick, Lively is on a free fall on draft boards with a disappointing start to the season

Kyle Filipowski
C RK: #4, OVR RK: #26
Duke (Freshman)
7’0 | 230 lbs | DOB: 11-7-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 14.4 pts, 8.9 reb, 1.4 stl, 1.3 ast

Paul’s Notes:
– #7 ranked 5-star recruit
– He’s been exactly what Lively was supposed to be, showing shooting prowess as well as top notch rim protecting

Adem Bona
C RK: #5, OVR RK: #30
UCLA (Freshman)
6’10 | 235 lbs | DOB: 3-28-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 7.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.2 blk, 63.6% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– #17 ranked 5-star recruit
– He hasn’t had the biggest role early on and may need to improve drastically to make it worth declaring

Ousmane N’Diaye
C RK: #6, OVR RK: #35
Grupo Baskonia (Spain)
6’11 | 210 lbs | DOB: 3-19-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 9 pts, 6.7 reb, 0.9 blk, 0.4 ast – LEB

Paul’s Notes:
– He can shoot and has great size to be a true and dominant big in the NBA

Mouhamed Gueye
C RK: #7, OVR RK: #37
Washington State (Sophomore)
6’11 | 210 lbs | DOB: 11-9-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 13.5 pts, 8.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 0.9 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– #100 ranked prospect of 2021
– Coming into his own with a smooth low post scoring game

Ryan Kalkbrenner
C RK: #8, OVR RK: #43
Creighton (Junior)
7’1 | 260 lbs | DOB: 1-17-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 15.1 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.5 blk, 76.1% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– He’s come into his own greatly this year, and is looking like a good 2nd round big body

James Nnaji
C RK: #9, OVR RK: #47
Barça (Spain)
6’10 | 198 lbs | DOB: 8-14-04 (18)
22-23 Stats: 2.9 pts, 1.8 reb, 0.7 blk, 63.2% FG – ACB/EuroLeague

Paul’s Notes:
– Is young and raw but shows some NBA promise, may take a couple of years to come over

Coleman Hawkins
C RK: #10, OVR RK: #52
Illinois (Junior)
6’10 | 225 lbs | DOB: 12-10-01 (21)
22-23 Stats: 9.1 pts, 6.1 reb, 3.8 ast, 1.4 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– A much improved three-point shot with tenacity on the defensive end, can rise to early 2nd round

Adama Sanogo
C RK: #11, OVR RK: #53
UConn (Junior)
6’9 | 245 lbs | DOB: 2-12-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 18.6 pts, 7.2 reb, 1.2 stl, 42.9% 3P

Paul’s Notes:
– Dominant big at the college ranks but a bit undersized for the pros. Should still have late 2nd round looks

Oscar Tshiebwe
C RK: #12, OVR RK: #57
Kentucky (Senior)
6’9 | 260 lbs | DOB: 11-27-99 (23)
22-23 Stats: 15 pts, 13 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.6 blk

Paul’s Notes:
– Again, one of the best bigs in the nation but lacks size and consistent shot making to be a top NBA big man

Zach Edey
C RK: #13
Purdue (Junior)
7’4 | 295 lbs | DOB: 5-14-02 (20)
22-23 Stats: 22.6 pts, 13.9 reb, 2.2 blk, 62.8% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– The NPOY favorite, Edey has improved his game big time, and with his size he should have looks in the league when he’s fully polished, maybe in 2024

Trevon Brazile
C RK: #14
Arkansas (Sophomore)
6’10 | 212 lbs | DOB: 1-7-03 (19)
22-23 Stats: 11.8 pts, 6 reb, 1.2 blk, 37.9% 3P
(Out for Season – Torn ACL)

Paul’s Notes:
– He can handle the ball, is elusive, and dominant in the post. Tearing his ACL could cost him a shot at the 2023 draft. Returning can get him big looks in 2024

Drew Timme
C RK: #15
Gonzaga (Senior)
6’10 | 235 lbs | DOB: 9-9-00 (22)
22-23 Stats: 22.1 pts, 8.3 reb, 3.3 ast, 63.7% FG

Paul’s Notes:
– Has dominant post moves and is quite athletic for his size. Whether he comes out or not it would be a shock to imagine no one would draft him