1 recruiting class, biggest winners from this years draft combine, each in the 15-20 range of our preseason, day-after-the-draft mock, Anthony Davis unwinnable fight to save the Lakers season, Trae Young is going to soar in Quin Snyders offense, NBA Scores: Mavericks lose to Pacers, fall to 1-4 since Kyrie Irving trade, NBA Scores: Knicks knock Celtics off the top of East standings. The 2023 list is almost entirely comprised of high schoolers who went unsigned in the 2020 Draft in the exact order I preferred them on 2020 Draft Day, with a few top-tier high schoolers sprinkled in. The campers will also attend the 72nd NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena later that day. Miami Heat:Kelel Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). Without further ado, these are the Top-5 International players for this years Draft Class (including two honorable mention). FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. More on Prkacin and 11 other NBA prospects from Novi Sad/Sarajevo. Teams will want to see him continue to develop as a playmaker after posting a 14.7 assist rate last year, and find a way to get to the free throw line more often. His shooting remains a question mark and the same applies for his decision making. The eye test loves George, whose frame, handle and burst for attacking, self-creation moves and shooting confidence/range scream NBA scoring guard. Fluid athlete who can shoot it on the move: 41% from 3 on 75 attempts so far this season. Like most young prospects, he got lost off the ball defensively, was beaten off the dribble a couple of times and missed a few boxouts, but the calm demeanor, shooting touch and fluidity really stood out. Despite Cibona's struggles as a club at 9-16, Prkacin is averaging 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 27.4 minutes while shooting 53% from 2 and 39% from 3 in 24 ABA League games. Sacramento Kings:Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG/SF, Sophomore). We'll see.". Procida also does a lot of the little things you need from role players -- regularly crashing the offensive glass for tip dunks, jumping the passing lanes for a steal or scampering back door for an easy finish. Wembanyama is incredibly regimented in his approach, going through his own dynamic warm-up before the game and regularly getting up to stretch on the sidelines during live action. 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. The final day will feature a single-elimination tournament culminating with the championship game, which will be followed by a ceremony to award the Kim Bohuny Camp MVP, the Patrick Baumann Sportsmanship Award, the Defensive MVP, and the Three-Point Champion. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. Prkacin does a lot of things well on the floor as he's able to push in the open court, thread bounce passes through tight windows, and function as either a pick-and-pop big man or a ball screen initiator in spurts, with Cibona using him anywhere from 3 to 5. We wrote a 2,000 word breakdown of why Wembanyama is one of the best prospects to ever hit the NBA draft. Teams and leagues around the globe pursued Wembanyama, including G League Ignite, the Australian NBL, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Basket and many others. The 20-year-old is playing a big role for the Lithuanian powerhouse in both Euroleague and LKL: 7.6 PTS and 3.1 AST in 20.3 MIN while shooting 52% from 2 and 32% from 3. 19. Tickets are at a premium as French fans clamor for a look at teen sensation Victor Wembanyama before he enters the NBA draft. Microwave scorer at 6-4. pic.twitter.com/VrRDw0SqM6, Hugo Besson | 6-4 combo | Saint Quentin | French | 20.0 years old. But with the success of microwave scorers ranging from Tyler Herro to Jordan Clarkson in today's NBA, scouts would be wise to get familiar with Besson because of his confident shot-making ability and rapidly improving game at just 20 years old. The playmaking IQ hes showcased just adds another layer of combo versatility and level of upside. Theyll be willing to bet on the flashes of dribble moves and shot-making eventually turning into sharper, more consistent creation and shooting. 1 pick Chet Holmgren last We were able to evaluate 19-year-old French guard Malcolm Cazalon, who is in the midst of a bounce-back season for Mega in Serbia. Find out more about BWB atBasketballWithoutBorders.com, on Twitter (@NBAAcademyPR) and on Instagram (@NBAAcademy). A highly-touted youth player known for his feel and versatility at 6-9, Prkacin has improved as a perimeter shooter. I even ran into him at the hotel gym the morning after the contest as he was working on his body with the strength coach in a cramped room not exactly built for 7-foot-2 big men. NEW YORK AND MIES, SWITZERLAND The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today But he bounced back with a career-best 38-point outing the following week and is in the midst of a strong statistical season for Cibona in the Adriatic League. Henderson figures be a target for the Rockets, but they could also see Thompson as an exciting playmaker to pair with Jalen Green. Utah Jazz:Dariq Whitehead (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman). Top high-school-age campers from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe will participate in a variety of activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency, skill development stations, shooting and skills competitions, life skills seminars and 5-on-5 games, under the guidance of NBA Basketball Operations staff and select NBA players attending NBA All-Star 2023. I think I'm able to play at that level soon. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). Ariel Hukporti (2002, 7-1, C, Melbourne) will try to raise his stock this season. 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. Even with all of Gonzaga's success, Petrusev has clearly benefited from his move back to Europe, and if he can turn his improved jumper into a weapon from the NBA line, it's easy to see him solidifying a role off the bench in the NBA. While Nanterre is his home club, Wembanyama has received interest from clubs all over the world, given his incredible talent. He boasts an interesting mix of positional strength, shooting and scoring instincts. He topped 25 points in four games this season, most recently dropping 27 on Blois while knocking down 6-of-9 3s. An interesting role-player prospect with passing and defensive instincts, McCullar has started to show enough shooting improvement for teams to start thinking about him in the second round. 47. Although he isnt much of a threat to create or pass, his tools, two-way athletic abilities and shot-making could be enough to warrant first-round consideration. 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. He still fights an inconsistent follow through and has a tendency to shoot on the way down at times, but he has the touch to eventually become a reliable floor spacer. But from studying his film extensively, it became clear that he fits an NBA prototype and has the energy and baseline physical ability needed to hold his own defensively as his body matures. Hes the type of point guard who makes quick decisions as a passer, and leverages his size to see angles smaller guards would miss. The French wing is far from a finished project, but it is easy to see the potential he possesses. Taking responsibilities. I can shoot. More playmaking and improved three-point shooting have turned Jones into a legitimate Swiss army knife prospect. The two have been in contention since the NBA Academy Games in July but there's another option on the table as he is also eligible to go straight to the 2023 NBA Draft this coming June. Skip to content NBA Draft 2023 The camp will feature 11 current prospects from NBA Academy, a year-round elite basketball development program that provides top high-school-age athletes from outside the U.S. with a holistic approach to player development and a predictable pathway to maximize their potential. Despite his strong frame at 220, Prkacin shouldn't be expected to have an impact in an NBA game tomorrow, but he plays a highly coveted forward position, has a strong track record both on the FIBA circuit and in the Adriatic League, and ticks a lot of the boxes teams look for in an international prospect. The game also still moves too fast for him on both ends of the floor, and you never want to overvalue a 1-on-0 workout. Teams intrigued by the idea of adding another half-court scoring threat could detect value in Jackson-Davis post game, pick-and-roll finishing and passing. Wallace probably isnt a full-time playmaking point guard Sahvir Wheeler will handle those duties for Kentucky but hes able to hit tough shots inside the arc, attack the glass, and make a living turning defense into offense. 31. And everyone will be watching. 59. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. To date, more than 90 NBA Academy participants have committed to or gone on to attend NCAA Division I schools in the U.S., and 18 have played, are playing or have signed to play professionally, including Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans; NBA Global Academy), Giddey (NBA Global Academy), and Mathurin (NBA Academy Latin America). Remember to bookmark and add to your home-screen. Outstanding scoring, shooting and playmaking efficiency should help Flagler convince second-round teams to ignore his physical and athletic limitations. 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. You will receive mail with link to set new password. While his game is predicated on mismatch positional tools and instincts for passing and blowing up plays on defense, hes also surprised with how well hes shot the three early. The 20-year-old is an NBA-caliber passer who can play pick-and-roll at 6-10, hitting the roll man in stride or using his size to see over the top for weakside skips. LA Clippers: Ricky Council IV (Arkansas, SF, Junior). Brooklyn Nets:Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Senior). 48. No one could have envisioned Johnny Davis and Tari Eason players who only averaged about seven points per game as freshmen emerging into lottery-level talents at the time. So while it may feel early for a stab at prospect rankings for the 2023 NBA Draft, which is still nine WebOn opening day of the 199192 season, NBA rosters included 23 international players from 18 countries. Despite his growth, Petrusev -- who models his game after Nikola Vucevic -- still has quite a bit of room to improve on the defensive end. No Filip Petrusev today but looking forward to seeing 17-year-old sensation Nikola Jovic. Detailed evaluations of those players and others are below). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Philadelphia 76ers (via Hornets):Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut, SG, Sophomore). Follow the camp using the hashtag #BWBGlobal on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Unfortunately, the former Gonzaga standout and 2020 West Coast Conference Player of the Year injured his calf, so we weren't able to see Petrusev take the floor for Mega Soccer Bet in Belgrade. A record 26 international players were selected in the 2016 NBA Draft. Season: Filipowski has been Dukes best player early on. Shooting his way into the draft discussion with a sweet stroke, Hawkins is burying 3.1 threes in just 24.7 minutes per game while possessing NBA tools and plus athleticism. Thompsons athletic abilities are so unique and functional that NBA teams will show extra patience when it comes to his skill development. New on ESPN: Croatian forward Roko Prkacin shines as the top NBA prospect at the U16 Euros. Blacks skill set is defined by his ironclad feel for the game. Nike, a global partner of BWB since 2002, will outfit the campers and coaches with Nike apparel and footwear. With a valued archetype, hes going to earn a lot of fans for the versatility tied to his 67 size, projectable shooting stroke, passing IQ, high-level defense and toughness. It's rare for 20-year-olds to play at least 20 minutes per night at the Euroleague level, but Jokubaitis is doing exactly that, joining names like Doncic, Saric, Ricky Rubio and Beno Udrih as some of the only sub-21 prospects to have such a big role since 2000. It's also worth noting that 20-year-old Croatian big man Karlo Matkovic has been excellent in Petrusev's absence. Around this time last year, the No. "My weight is the priority, really," Wembanyama said, while noting that he is up to 220 pounds. He's improved off the catch, but with his best moment usually coming with the ball in his hands, boosting his off-the-dribble range will be important to his long term success, as he's shooting just 31% from 3 this season. The Arkansas native is a 63 guard with a reported 69 wingspan who projects as a three-level scoring threat with some playmaking ability. Toronto Raptors:Colby Jones (Xavier, SG/SF, Junior). Maybe 'Mr. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. Thats according to a report last year by sportsbrowser.net, an online sports portal. Given the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person evaluations, Bleijenbergh may still be a year away from maximizing his draft stock, but he's bound to garner interest because of his size and court vision, especially if he can prove he can be a more consistent shooter. The son of a longtime national team standout and Euroleague player, Nikola Prkacin, Roko has been on the radar since he was a young teen and caught our eye early on thanks to his mature style of play on the FIBA circuit, knocking off Garuba and Spain to win the 2018 U16 Euros. Usually, the top international talents burst onto the scene as 15- or 16-year-olds playing for their junior national teams. Now listed at 6-foot-10, Jovic finally had his breakout tournament in front of NBA scouts at the Adidas Next Generation Tournament (U18) in Belgrade in March. Thanks for reading our 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Odds & lines subject to change. 1 pick stuns NBA fans with his flashy diamond suit during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. The 18-year-old Begarin is averaging 12 PTS in 26 MIN while shooting 58% from 2 and 34% from 3. The NBA's Noches ne B A celebration starts in March, where teams will commemorate fans and players across Latin American and U.S. Hispanic communities. 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. pic.twitter.com/aF2kwVFJK2, Abramo Canka | 6-6 attacking guard | Italian | Nevezis | 19.1 years old | 37th, 2022 draft. The youngest international prospect in the draft, Prkacin is a versatile forward with great size at 6-9, an excellent frame, huge hands, a strong feel for the game, and an improved shooting stroke, making him an attractive draft-and-stash option for teams in the early 2nd round. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans):Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Junior). Theres no doubt there will be plenty of non-freshmen players from the college level drafted in the first round of 2023, we just dont know who is going breakout just yet. Fit and versatility are selling points to Hawkins, who isnt too threatening of a scorer. Teams could take a chance on Beekman carving out a two-way playmaker role with his passing IQ and pesky defense. BWB, the NBA and FIBAs global basketball development and community outreach program, has reached more than 3,900 participants from 134 countries and territories since 2001, with 105 former campers advancing to the NBA or WNBA. Fellow French wing Timothe Luwawu is proof that if you can defend a couple positions and at least be a threat to knock down open 3s, you'll have a lot of opportunities to stick in the NBA. 5. His shooting form and ability is his real intrigue, and he will need to put up efficient numbers after falling short the past couple seasons. He also is an agile roller with elite hands. A top prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama would make his senior national team debut as France attempts to seal a World Cup berth. February 28, 2023. Begarin has the most NBA-ready tools of any international perimeter prospect in the draft at close to 6-6 with a 7-0 wingspan and the foot speed to defend up to three positions when fully motivated. Smith is a slender guard measuring at 63.75 and only 165 pounds built to get buckets off the bounce. pic.twitter.com/uhBD3AjMLZ. 39. International - African Players Top Plays of the Day, 02/28/2023 38. He's well-regarded for his player-development ability and willingness to showcase young players, and that skill played a major role in Wembanyama's decision. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Wizards):Sidy Cissoko (G League Ignite, SG/SF, 2004). 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