15. 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. Boston Celtics (via Rockets):Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF, Junior). 2023 Mock Draft; 2024 Mock Draft; Consensus Mock Draft; My Mock Drafts; Create Your Own Mock Draft; Actual Drafts; Outstanding Trades; Search Players; That still leaves a handful of prospects who look like strong late-lottery options. 4-6 range. Utah Jazz (via Nets):Taylor Hendricks (UCF, SF/PF, Freshman). There are plenty of other freshmen -- Texas' Dillon Mitchell, Alabama's Noah Clowney, Duke's Dereck Lively II or South Carolina's Gregory Jackson II -- who could benefit from more seasoning at the college level to prepare for an immediate role in the NBA. He is an 18-year-old senior at Sierra Canyon this season in 2022-23. Milwaukee Bucks:DaRon Holmes II (Dayton, C, Sophomore). 1 and No. Another big riser is UConn guard Jordan Hawkins who looks to be firmly within the top 30 at this point and is creeping towards the lottery on my board. 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. Bronny is REALLY good , Y'all see Bronny out there, he looking elite. Another offseason to fill out his frame, smooth out his jumper and develop his ballhandling and passing would benefit him, as he has made strides this season in limiting mistakes and holding his own defensively but just hasn't been all that productive relative to his peers. 55. James is rated as a 4-star prospect and the No. A part of PlayStation commercials over the past 25 years. Orlando and others will buy his tools, athleticism and aggression for transition offense, driving through contact, finishing and defensive playmaking. Arthur Kaluma came into the season projected as a top 15 pick but just hasnt gotten it going this year and is taking a tumble down the board. 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. James will need to further develop as a ballhandler and become a better shot-creator, Givony says, but his style of play is drawing the attention of NBA personnel. The Orlando forward played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. New prospects are starting to emerge in Jonathan Wasserman's latest two-round Mock Draft, but there's no surprise at the top spot. Bronny James' stock continues to rise more than a year out from when he'll be eligible to make the jump to the NBA. Scouts see a gap between Henderson and the next-best prospects, so Charlotte should ultimately envision a functional backcourt that includes LaMelo Balls signature passing and Hendersons special explosiveness and pull-up game. The Magic would draft Whitmore to impact games with his explosiveness and power while his half-court skills develop. Any signs of shooting potential could help scouts talk themselves into further improvement. 12) and Ochai Agbaji (No. ESPN Draft Analyst Thinks Bronny James Will Be Top-10 Pick Matt Hladik Feb 22, 2023 PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 11: Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon 10 pick in the 2024 NBA mock draft. His combination of 69 size, three-point shooting, passing flashes and defensive tools will make teams ignore his struggles finishing around the basket. We continue to see lottery teams fall for jumbo playmakers. 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 . But it seems the younger James has made strides this season at Sierra Canyon School in the San Fernando Valley, and there is growing belief he could be a first-round pick in 2024, the earliest he would be eligible to declare for the draft. However, he checks a valued mix of boxes with his improved shooting, passing and switchable defense for a 610 forward. 36. Hes also dropped off this list and is now projected as a 2024 prospect. 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. The brother of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Cody Williams brings great positional size (6-8), length and versatility, showing impressive fluidity changing speeds out of pick-and-rolls to either find teammates unselfishly or finish creatively around the basket. One team figures to see a value pick in Tshiebwe, who could provide physicality, rebounding and second-chance points in a specialist role. 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. As 3-and-D specialists have never been more valuable in the NBA, James could carve out a long career for himself, especially if his shooting improves. 39. 5-star PF Kwame Evans is even higher on the board than James is. 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. Los Angeles Lakers:Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois, SF, Senior). Kobe Bufkin gets up for the beautiful flush. The mock draft order was created based on standings heading into December 20. Houston Rockets (via Bucks):Marcus Sasser (Houston, PG, Senior). The top 2 James currently ranks as the No. In the age of Nepo Babies, Bronny will be the first son of NBA superstar Lebron James to enter the draft. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. Knicks-Celtics, 7:30 p.m. Debuted our 2024 mock draft on ESPN today with a look at some of the top prospects and how the class is shaping up as a whole. All eyes are on 7-foot-5 French prospect Victor Wembanyama, the 2023 projected top pick. According to ESPNs latest 2024 mock, Evans is projected to go to the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. Full 2024 mock draft on ESPN: https://t.co/Cw5AcgxiKy pic.twitter.com/4DNo1TOtDx, Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 22, 2023. 14. 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Some of the same can be said about 18-year-old internationals Nikola Djurisic, Ousmane Ndiaye and Juan Nunez -- all currently projected as first-round picks next year despite being technically eligible for the 2023 draft. This past month, hes also started to show signs of improved shooting. The 67 guard is averaging 5.9 assists for the City Reapers, using his incredibly quick dribble and burst to create advantages and his gravity and vision to set up teammates. Milwaukee Bucks (via Portland Trail Blazers), Alex Karaban | Connecticut | PF | Age: 20.2, 43. Some might be surprised to see James, ranked anywhere from 28 to 43 by the major recruiting services, as a potential top-10 pick. 26). There will be significant opportunities for players who aren't projected top-20 picks to improve their standing with another year of school. 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. 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. March 3, 2023. 38. 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. Instead of nitpicking Wares inconsistent production, scouts will put more stock into his flashes of skill that create a valued stretch 5/rim protector archetype. Teams will look past Walkers pedestrian per-game numbers. The sophomore jump hasn't been the case in 2023 thus far, partially because seemingly every freshman who could have declared for the draft did, with well over a dozen of them falling to the second round or going undrafted. Atlanta Hawks:James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 2004). 10 pick in the 2024 NBA mock draft. Smith has delivered on scouts request to improve his finishing and playmaking. 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. Texas forward Dillon Mitchell is another highly touted freshman who hasnt lived up to the hype. Givony's mock draft: Victor at No. 2023 NBA Draft on B/R Bleacher Report: Updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft for picks 1-60 Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an Improved shooting has turned Wilson into one of college basketballs top scorers. Executives have faith that James can majorly impact a team's success. His three-point shooting, ball-handling to attack and body-controlled finishes will draw NBA interest. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder):Leonard Miller (G League Ignite, SF, 2004). 50. Though there wont be a huge demand for non-shooting, non-creator centers, a team interested in adding more easy baskets and rim protection could target Lively. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. . Though Strawther hasnt developed into a more threatening creator, his shooting mechanics/rhythm and touch shots are going to make teams see an off-ball scoring fit. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Warriors):Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). While Thompson hasnt needed a jumper to score with Overtime given his ability to penetrate, elevate for separation and finish in the lane, he did make two threes in his last game. 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. Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. WebNick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the latest news in the NBA. ESPNs mock draft seems to think otherwise, placing Bronny at the No. You can follow him onTwitter. High school recruiting analysts widely disagree on who the top prospects in the class are, mostly because they don't view any of them as sure-fire, elite NBA prospects you'd expect to see atop their rankings. Sierra Canyons Bronny James flies in for a dunk against West Linn in the semifinals of the Les Schwab Invitational at Liberty High School in Hillsboro on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. 9 overall pick, with James is projected to go to the Orlando Magic with the No. Madison Williams. This year? A recent ESPN mock draft projects Bronny James as a top 10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, going to the Orlando Magic at No.10, which sparked new conversations around his talent and rising profile. Like Ivey, Murray and Mathurin in 2021, some of them are good enough to hear their names called in this upcoming draft should they declare. 34 overall player in the class of 2023 by 13. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? For a 69 forward who just turned 18 years old last week, Jacksons wing skills, perimeter self-creation and shooting versatility will look super enticing. Givony credits James' physical maturation, explosiveness, and aggressiveness on the defensive end as to why he has "earned his spot in lottery conversations.". 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 . 33 player in the 2023 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 1-3 18 months prior. He might be in need of another year of development as well before jumping into the draft. But he also doesnt turn 19 until next summer, and at 67 and 220 pounds with downhill athleticism, strong shot-making skill off the dribble and the ability to separate into jumpers fairly easily, his enticing scoring and defensive potential remain intact. February 22, 2023 11:07 am ET Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made one thing clear: He intends to play in the NBA alongside his son, Bronny James. 23) and Wendell Moore Jr. (No. Honoring the memory of those who have passed on, while finding comfort in the belief that they continue to watch over us. Leonard just may be too time-consuming of a project for teams to take on with a first-round pick. Cissoko intrigues scouts with his solid 68 frame, passing and defensive versatility and improving shooting. 16. Grizzlies-Clippers, 10 p.m. As discussed, the weakness of this high school senior class leaves considerable room for freshmen, sophomores and juniors already in college to jump into the many open spots we're projecting to be wide open in the lottery and throughout the first round with a strong season next year. In our first look at the 2022 draft class in late 2020, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. were all projected to be picked in the top three. It will be interesting to see the changes on this board between now and the end of March Madness. 17) and Dalen Terry (No. Memphis Grizzlies:Matthew Murrell (Ole Miss, SG, Junior). 25. A new arcade for the shopping hub in Tokyo. As most of his peers have flatlined the past 12 to 18 months, James has grown, filled out his frame, found another gear with his explosiveness and become an absolute terror off the ball defensively thanks to his outstanding intensity and feel for the game. WebWTT Star Contender: All you need to know about 2023 Goa edition. London Johnson | G League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 18.7, 32. Just enough of those from here on out should put him in the conversation in the Nos. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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..