2023 NBA Mock Draft Thread

[husky429]

This changed with the new CBA, 2nd round picks are now treated the same as 1st round picks and you get a salary cap exception to sign the player

You (and other nerds) knowledge of this stuff is amazing. I know absolutely nothing about the behind-the-scenes of basketball, and I wouldn't even know where to start if I DID want to know.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I doubt that Andre's combine results will impact his draft status at all. Every GM in the league knows just how much of a freak athlete he is.

He'll get into the late first if he shows some shooting promise in workouts.

I was thinking more the agility drills and team play. I think he’ll shine in the fast pace scrimmages.

 

[navery12]

You (and other nerds) knowledge of this stuff is amazing. I know absolutely nothing about the behind-the-scenes of basketball, and I wouldn't even know where to start if I DID want to know.

I wish there was more useful stuff taking up all the space in my brain, but instead it's filled with useless sports trivia and stats/rules

 

[husky429]

I was thinking more the agility drills and team play. I think he’ll shine in the fast pace scrimmages.

The reason why I don't think either of those will really help him is because people are already expecting him to obliterate the agility drills, and to be a connector in team play. The way he moves up this draft is showing folks that he can be an asset despite no discernable NBA scoring skill.

 

[SoFla Steve]

From Rookie Wire - USA Today. Combine runs May 16-18.

The list of players reportedly invited to compete in the draft combine as of May 1st:

1. Mouhamed Gueye, Washington State | Source
2. Coleman Hawkins, Illinois | Source
3. Andre Jackson Jr., UConn | Source
4. Bobi Klintman, Wake Forest | Source
5. Seth Lundy, Penn State | Source
6. Omari Moore, San Jose State | Source
7. Grant Nelson, North Dakota State | Source
8. Jalen Pickett, Penn State | Source
9. Brandin Podziemski, Santa Clara | Source
10. Adama Sanogo, UConn | Source
11. Ben Sheppard, Belmont | Source

The list of players reportedly invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp:

1. Charles Bediako, Alabama | Source

 

[HuskyHawk]

From Rookie Wire - USA Today. Combine runs May 16-18.

The list of players reportedly invited to compete in the draft combine as of May 1st:

1. Mouhamed Gueye, Washington State | Source
2. Coleman Hawkins, Illinois | Source
3. Andre Jackson Jr., UConn | Source
4. Bobi Klintman, Wake Forest | Source
5. Seth Lundy, Penn State | Source
6. Omari Moore, San Jose State | Source
7. Grant Nelson, North Dakota State | Source
8. Jalen Pickett, Penn State | Source
9. Brandin Podziemski, Santa Clara | Source
10. Adama Sanogo, UConn | Source
11. Ben Sheppard, Belmont | Source

The list of players reportedly invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp:

1. Charles Bediako, Alabama | Source

I know we are all about Andre here, but Sanogo is the guy who has a real opportunity to open some eyes and flash some NBA power forward skills. Guarding in space, shooting, ball handling, passing. I think he'll surprise people.

Andre is dependent upon a team seeing something and thinking they can use what he does. If he's projected from late 1st to early 2nd I think he needs to stay in the draft.

 

[gtcam]

i agree that AJ is draymond, as disruptive but 10000x athletic

NOPE
more athletic yes, now for sure
young Draymond had a scoring game and his D was flawless
AJax is not Draymond and Draymond is not AJax

 

[UofCT]

Kevan Looney is making Sanogo very draftable

 

[Kenny11]

There are hundreds of guys that would be good enough to play in the NBA if they are in the right situation. Cody Zeller is getting serious playoff minutes right now. I didn't think he was still in the NBA. There are other very good players throughout the world that had a few years in the league and then didn't get re-signed who are all good enough. It seems like if you are out for a year its very very hard to get back in. Shabazz didn't get picked up by a team a couple years ago and because of that he will probably never make it back in. 15 years ago, even if he wasn't in the rotation, he would be on a roster like Ollie was. But GM's seem to value taking chances on younger kids at the end of their benches instead of veteran/mentor type guys.

 

[auror]

Kevan Looney is making Sanogo very draftable

Looney is 6'8 without shoes and 7'3" wingspan. Curious to see how Sanogo lines up with that.

 

[husky429]

Looney is 6'8 without shoes and 7'3" wingspan. Curious to see how Sanogo lines up with that.

I expect about the same. He's also probably 20-30lbs lighter than Sanogo, and I'm guessing has much better measurables for athleticism

 

[businesslawyer]

You (and other nerds) knowledge of this stuff is amazing. I know absolutely nothing about the behind-the-scenes of basketball, and I wouldn't even know where to start if I DID want to know.

Wait -- you're on the internet and wouldn't know where to start to look up a fact?

 

[UofCT]

Looney is 6'8 without shoes and 7'3" wingspan. Curious to see how Sanogo lines up with that.

Looney prob a little taller than Sanogo

 

[pj]

Wait -- you're on the internet and wouldn't know where to start to look up a fact?

Best bet is either the new AI, ChatNBA, or TikTok, not sure which. But my approach would be to try Boneyard search, find a pizza thread, and then give up.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Hawkins comes in at 12 and Andre at 32 in this USA Today Mock.

It felt like he was probably the most fouled three point shooter in cbb watching, but happy to see a stat that confirms it.

“UConn’s Jordan Hawkins is a movement shooter perfect for the NBA.

The All-Big East guard leads all players in points scored on handoffs and off-ball screens during the NCAA men’s tournament, per Synergy. But this isn’t just a stellar run for the UConn star during March Madness. He has done this all season.

The NCAA champion drew a ton of contact and led Division I with 23 fouls drawn on 3-pointers, per CBB Analytics. Even if defenders got a hand in his face, Hawkins still managed to shoot 38-for-93 (40.6 percent) on contested 3-pointers, per AI-Powered statistics provided by Stats Perform.”

 

[UofCT]

OKC at 12 is a great landing spot for Jordan.

 

[MJ1]

I expect about the same. He's also probably 20-30lbs lighter than Sanogo, and I'm guessing has much better measurables for athleticism

Sanogo is 6’9 with shoes, 245 Ibs and 7’1 wingspan. Pretty close.

 

[Palatine]

From reading the mock draft profiles, I think teams are underestimating Hawkins athleticism and his improvement on defense. When teams get him in private workouts, he will really shine and have the opportunity to move up draft boards.

 

[husky429]

Sanogo is 6’9 with shoes, 245 Ibs and 7’1 wingspan. Pretty close.

Sanogo is not 6'9 in shoes my guy.

 

[Incursio007]

OKC at 12 is a great landing spot for Jordan.

UConn alum as a head coach too

 

[ucp990411]

I repeat myself. There will be teams that pass on Adama that will regret it. Started playing at 16 and look where he is. Got there through hard work, dedication and attitude. Those things will always be there.

 

[huskyharry]

Sanogo is not 6'9 in shoes my guy.

Well we shall see soon enough

 

[huskyharry]

I expect about the same. He's also probably 20-30lbs lighter than Sanogo, and I'm guessing has much better measurables for athleticism

Looney is not more athletic but has a lot of savvy on defense and a longer reach. Sanogo is a much better offense player and a bit stronger but a good comparison IMHO

 

[BoukofJames]

Sam Vecenie did a mock draft pod last Thursday with Adam Spinella (not familiar with him). Hawkins slid all the way to #23, but I thought Spinella made some stupid picks like taking Kris Murray over him for GSW at #19. If I’m GSW I sprint to the podium to draft him in that spot, perfect fit in their offense.

Also, Sam drafted Andre at #30, but he has always been an “AJ guy”, and overall this exercise was what they would do with each pick, not a prediction based on intel

 

[auror]

Sam Vecenie did a mock draft pod last Thursday with Adam Spinella (not familiar with him). Hawkins slid all the way to #23, but I thought Spinella made some stupid picks like taking Kris Murray over him for GSW at #19. If I’m GSW I sprint to the podium to draft him in that spot, perfect fit in their offense.

Also, Sam drafted Andre at #30, but he has always been an “AJ guy”, and overall this exercise was what they would do with each pick, not a prediction based on intel

I think honestly they may have forgotten about him. They both have him higher than that on their big boards and there were decent fits in that area.