UCONN’s 2023 NBA Prospects

[HooperScooper]

Not sure if anyone posted this article in another thread but figured it belonged in this one.

"If you're watching the NBA playoffs, and if Jordan's not moving up in mock drafts and you're watching the importance of 3-point shooting ... a team that passes on him in the top 10, top 12 picks, for a guy that shoots the ball in a way that you hardly ever see in college," Hurley said.

UConn coach Dan Hurley on NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies

UConn coach Dan Hurley evaluated the NBA prospects of Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo, and Andre Jackson Jr. ahead of the draft later this month.

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What UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley said about NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies​

 

[3rdbass]

Not sure if anyone posted this article in another thread but figured it belonged in this one.

"If you're watching the NBA playoffs, and if Jordan's not moving up in mock drafts and you're watching the importance of 3-point shooting ... a team that passes on him in the top 10, top 12 picks, for a guy that shoots the ball in a way that you hardly ever see in college," Hurley said.

UConn coach Dan Hurley on NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies

UConn coach Dan Hurley evaluated the NBA prospects of Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo, and Andre Jackson Jr. ahead of the draft later this month.

www.nhregister.com

Alternate access:

What UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley said about NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies​

That is exactly what I'm seeing. NBA is all about shooting now. Atheletic talent justs pushes you higher and Jordan has that too.

 

[CP76]

Looks like adama had a workout with the hawks

 

[UConnSwag11]

Looks like adama had a workout with the hawks

Great choices in Ali and Khabib

 

[yungdowork]

Really, really pleased with how all of our guys have climbed the rankings. We obviously knew Jordan had an NBA skillset, but it's awesome to even hear talk of him going top 10. Same with Andre and Adama; we knew what they could bring to the table, but it feels so nice to see some of the hardest workers to wear a UConn jersey get opportunities to showcase themselves on a bigger stage

 

[Umami Zen]

Nuggets traded draft picks with OKC last night to improve 2023 draft position.. May package their draft capital to move up.. Have heard that they like AJ even though they didn't work him out. Now have picks 37/40..

 

[yungdowork]

Nuggets traded draft picks with OKC last night to improve 2023 draft position.. May package their draft capital to move up.. Have heard that they like AJ even though they didn't work him out.

Given how good of passers Murray and Jokic are, that seems like a surprising landing spot. I figured they'd be trying to load up on shooters rather than add a playmaker.

 

[Kenny11]

Nuggets traded draft picks with OKC last night to improve 2023 draft position.. May package their draft capital to move up.. Have heard that they like AJ even though they didn't work him out. Now have picks 37/40..

Bruce brown has been awesome for them but they might not be able to keep him because he’s going to make a lot of money and they already pay Jokic, Murray, and Porter crazy money.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Bruce brown has been awesome for them but they might not be able to keep him because he’s going to make a lot of money and they already pay Jokic, Murray, and Porter crazy money.

They keep benching Porter in big games and idk how much he’s going to want to be there.

My parlays be pissed for him.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

They keep benching Porter in big games and idk how much he’s going to want to be there.

My parlays be pissed for him.

He’s such a typical guy to not trust in parlays/bets in general. Can go off for 25 on 6 3s one game and then go 2-11 just as easy the next.

 

[Palatine]

"If you're watching the NBA playoffs, and if Jordan's not moving up in mock drafts and you're watching the importance of 3-point shooting ... a team that passes on him in the top 10, top 12 picks, for a guy that shoots the ball in a way that you hardly ever see in college," Hurley said.

UConn coach Dan Hurley on NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies

UConn coach Dan Hurley evaluated the NBA prospects of Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo, and Andre Jackson Jr. ahead of the draft later this month.

www.nhregister.com

Alternate access:

What UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley said about NBA Draft prospects of ex-Huskies​

Hurley must have read my May 30th thread.

The Celtics just made the case that Hawkins should be a lottery pick.

Three point shooting has become the most valuable resource in the NBA. You win with it. You lose without it. Hawkins will help an NBA team day one. He is not just a very good three point shooter. He shot is so quick, he turns contested threes into open threes. That is, or should be, the most...

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[UofCT]

Nuggets traded draft picks with OKC last night to improve 2023 draft position.. May package their draft capital to move up.. Have heard that they like AJ even though they didn't work him out. Now have picks 37/40..

Where did you hear that?

 

[UConnSwag11]

Where did you hear that?

Not sure about the jackson part

Sources: Nuggets get package of picks from OKC

The Nuggets are two wins from their first NBA title but are still planning for the future after acquiring three draft picks in a trade with the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

www.espn.com

 

[auror]

Box And One had Jackson going to Nuggets at 40.

 

[Umami Zen]

Where did you hear that?

A grain of salt.. No smoke...Wouldn't take it too seriously. Heard from my son (UConn BB fan) who lives in Denver and listens to sports talk radio 24/7 that recently the topic of 2023 NBA draft was being discussed and who might be on the list for Nuggets if they kept their draft position (now 37/40) .. One of the commentators has access to front office sources with Nuggets and among the players of interest who might be available(their opinion) at their draft position could be AJ.. One of five guys mentioned. We all know draft positions will continue to change .. Misinformation thrown around by teams/GMs.. Trade up/trade down.. Draft Day trades..

IMO.. The teams that AJ worked out for with draft positions ahead of Nuggets will have picked him before they would even get a chance at him--Even if they wanted him.. Was good to hear a UConn player associated with the next NBA Champs. I see him chosen between picks 27-35..

 

[UofCT]

A grain of salt.. No smoke...Wouldn't take it too seriously. Heard from my son (UConn BB fan) who lives in Denver and listens to sports talk radio 24/7 that recently the topic of 2023 NBA draft was being discussed and who might be on the list for Nuggets if they kept their draft position (now 37/40) .. One of the commentators has access to front office sources with Nuggets and among the players of interest who might be available(their opinion) at their draft position could be AJ.. One of five guys mentioned. We all know draft positions will continue to change .. Misinformation thrown around by teams/GMs.. Trade up/trade down.. Draft Day trades..

IMO.. The teams that AJ worked out for with draft positions ahead of Nuggets will have picked him before they would even get a chance at him--Even if they wanted him.. Was good to hear a UConn player associated with the next NBA Champs. I see him chosen between picks 27-35..

Nuggets would be a perfect spot for Jackson.

 

[REB1094]

A grain of salt.. No smoke...Wouldn't take it too seriously. Heard from my son (UConn BB fan) who lives in Denver and listens to sports talk radio 24/7 that recently the topic of 2023 NBA draft was being discussed and who might be on the list for Nuggets if they kept their draft position (now 37/40) .. One of the commentators has access to front office sources with Nuggets and among the players of interest who might be available(their opinion) at their draft position could be AJ.. One of five guys mentioned. We all know draft positions will continue to change .. Misinformation thrown around by teams/GMs.. Trade up/trade down.. Draft Day trades..

IMO.. The teams that AJ worked out for with draft positions ahead of Nuggets will have picked him before they would even get a chance at him--Even if they wanted him.. Was good to hear a UConn player associated with the next NBA Champs. I see him chosen between picks 27-35..

I think Andre would thrive in Denver. They're a very high IQ team that has a lot of off ball cutting, isn't (relatively) too dependent on isolation scoring or chucking threes, and they always seem to have a few guards or wing guys that love the fast break 3. They play to a lot of his strengths

Also would be fun to see him share a practice court with Colin Gillespie lol

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Would actually really love if Andre went to San Antonio.

Pop loves a guy like him who does all the little things and is smart. Great place to develop. A lot of young guys on the team so playing time could be available. And they get Vic so a team that will be on the up and up.

They pick in the early 2nd as well. Tankathon has them taking someone with pretty much his exact profile.

They also have Hawkins going to OKC and Sanogo going to Memphis which would actually be amazing fits for the both of them. Sanogo would remind the fan base a lot of ZBo.

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Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

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[REB1094]

Would actually really love if Andre went to San Antonio.

Pop loves a guy like him who does all the little things and is smart. Great place to develop. A lot of young guys on the team so playing time could be available. And they get Vic so a team that will be on the up and up.

They pick in the early 2nd as well. Tankathon has them taking someone with pretty much his exact profile.

They also have Hawkins going to OKC and Sanogo going to Memphis which would actually be amazing fits for the both of them. Sanogo would remind the fan base a lot of ZBo.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

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Wemby would love Andre getting him the ball literally anywhere on the court

 

[Umami Zen]

Nuggets would be a perfect spot for Jackson.

Don't disagree.. Some of their role players like Brown will be looking for big pay days.. Rookie contracts are a lot more viable when you have to be paying Joker/Murray/Porter big dollars.. Style of play would work for him as well as the altitude.. His uber athleticism at altitude would bury visiting teams.. Altitude is real.. Lived there for 12 years..

 

[BoukofJames]

Box And One had Jackson going to Nuggets at 40.

Is that Spinella’s new one? Where does he have Hawkins?

 

[auror]

Is that Spinella’s new one? Where does he have Hawkins?

17 to Lakers I believe

 

[Kembacity]

Would actually really love if Andre went to San Antonio.

Pop loves a guy like him who does all the little things and is smart. Great place to develop. A lot of young guys on the team so playing time could be available. And they get Vic so a team that will be on the up and up.

They pick in the early 2nd as well. Tankathon has them taking someone with pretty much his exact profile.

They also have Hawkins going to OKC and Sanogo going to Memphis which would actually be amazing fits for the both of them. Sanogo would remind the fan base a lot of ZBo.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

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Holy yes! I hadn’t even considered them and see Jackson being most valuable to a contender, because the drive he brings and his skills moving the ball and defense will help a great team stay great. But the thought of him learning under pop and also with the next generational player there is nice!

 

[Dooooooomed]

Sources: Wemby headlines 19 green room invitees

Nineteen players have received invitations to attend the 2023 NBA draft and sit in the green room, sources told ESPN.

Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Cameron Whitmore, Jarace Walker, Anthony Black, Taylor Hendricks and Gradey Dick received the first batch of 10 invites this past weekend, followed by Bilal Coulibaly, Cason Wallace, Nick Smith, Dereck Lively, Kobe Bufkin, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jett Howard, Jordan Hawkins and Keyonte George on Tuesday.

 

[UConnSwag11]