pic.twitter.com/VVnOG4KMqg, Ariel Hukporti | 7-0 center | German-Togolese | Nevezis | 19.0 years old | 44th overall. Learn how your comment data is processed. Although we didn't see him on this trip, one of the most physically intriguing prospects in this year's draft is Ibou Badji, the Senegalese big man playing in Barcelona who stands 7-1 with a 7-9 wingspan and some of the best feet you'll see for a player his size. Skip to main content Raynan Dos Santos (2004, 6-4, G, Sesi Franca) is a lefty guard who plays with a fearless approach and loves to attack the basket, while has some versatility on defense. 17. His combination of 69 size, three-point shooting, passing flashes and defensive tools will make teams ignore his struggles finishing around the basket. 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Follow the camp using the hashtag #BWBGlobal on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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. Good athlete at 6-6 with an improved shooting stroke (36% from 3). March 1, 2023 By Holy City Sinner By: CofC Media Did you know basketball is the third most popular sport in the world with 2.2 billion fans following soccer (3.5 billion) and cricket (2.5 billion)? 18. 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. Though it may be difficult for some to get past Mintzs 172-pound frame, he compensates with shiftiness to create, tough shot-making and energy for transition offensive and defensive playmaking. An effective pull-up jumper and improved free-throw stroke suggests there is hope for his three-ball. I have been doing day-after-the-draft early mocks every year since 2015. Whitmore lacks great length (he reportedly only has a 68 wingspan) on the defensive end, but hes going to be Villanovas biggest freshman star since at least Jalen Brunson. Brooklyn Nets:Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Senior). Wembanyama has a feathery-soft touch from 3, even showing the ability to sprint out of the corner into catch-and-shoot 3s or knockdown pull-ups in a workout setting. 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. Here are some of our early favorites to catch the eye of NBA scouts: Were going to be following this class all the way up until the 2023 NBA Draft. Miami Heat:Kelel Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). WebNorth Carolina basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com Usually, the top international talents burst onto the scene as 15- or 16-year-olds playing for their junior national teams. 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. Have always been a big fan of his motor, toughness and approach to the game. An excellent shooter and smart passer who impacts games by pressuring the ball and forcing turnovers, hes going to look like a fit with valued role-playing strengths for every team in the late-lottery range. You will receive mail with link to set new password. This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by, 2022, The Deepest Draft Ever: Top Undrafted Players. Giannis trash talked the NBAs biggest stars on The Daily Show, and it was adorable. Change settings? Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers):Kevin McCullar Jr. (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). Players. But I left Lithuania viewing Hukporti as an intriguing second-rounder for a team with a strong G League program and a history of development, largely because of his improvement as a shooter. A couple strong defensive games against college stars could go a long way in solidifying his draft stock. Victor would likely be no.1 overall in any draft year and hes a near lock to go first overall in 2023. 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. Bleijenbergh has helped put himself on the map as a legitimate NBA prospect with his play this season, averaging 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per 40 minutes in Belgian League and EuroCup play, functioning more or less as the lead ball handler for his hometown club. For the first time, the NBA, WNBA and FIBA will host a separate BWB Global camp for top high-school-age female prospects from outside the U.S. in July as part of Tickets are at a premium as French fans clamor for a look at teen sensation Victor Wembanyama before he enters the NBA draft. Whether it's in Nanterre, another French club or abroad, Wembanyama has all the ingredients to live up to the expectations we've all placed on him. Hazer needs to produce at the highest levels of Europe before garnering true NBA interest, particularly improving his shooting stroke, but his motor, toughness and attacking style make the 22-year-old worth monitoring. "The word I'd say is versatile," Wembanyama said of his game. 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. 59. Giannis Antetokounmpo. His motor and discipline as a pick-and-roll defender could also use a boost. Hunter possesses the type of finishing bounce to help compensate for his 60 height. Milwaukee Bucks:DaRon Holmes II (Dayton, C, Sophomore). Wembanyama chose a different route, agreeing with Metropolitans 92 to ensure that he will have playing time in the French League and in EuroCup. 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? A strong two-way game in a win over Kentucky last week highlighted Jaquezs versatility to score through contact, pass and impact games with defensive toughness. Wembanyama told us he picks one specific play from a given player, puts it in slow motion and analyzes all the intricacies of what makes certain moves most effective. A simulation investigation. Rayan Rupert (2004, 6-6, G, New Zealand Breakers) After a Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans):Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Junior). Chicago Bulls (via Nuggets):Forfeited, 57. February 28, 2023. Nick Smith Jr. is most highly-touted prospect in the nations No. While we weren't able to see Hukporti take the floor for Nevezis in a 5 on 5 game, we did watch him go through a full individual workout with American coach David Gale in the small town of Kedainiai, Lithuania. He is just 12-of-59 from 3 in 21 games this season, but his 79% free throw clip is more indicative of his shooting potential. High energy and bouncy at 6-11, we saw Matkovic go for 21 points and 9 rebounds in 27 minutes in a loss to FMP. With Filip Petrusev winning MVP of the Adriatic League, here's a sneak peak of our ESPN Film Session live from Belgrade, Serbia. 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. One of the nations most productive off-screen scorers, Murrell should have a chance at the next level with his movement and spot-up shooting. The twins are going to be a tricky evaluation for several reasons. Members of the NBA Coaching Development Program (CDP), which assists former players who are looking to transition into the coaching ranks and further deepen the pipeline of coaching talent across leagues, will also serve as BWB Global coaches. For the first time, the NBA, WNBA and FIBA will host a separate BWB Global camp for top high-school-age female prospects from outside the U.S. in July as part of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2023 in Las Vegas. Walker can really handle the ball on the perimeter, using dribble crossovers like a player half his size to rise into his mid-range pull-up. The 20-year-old mobile big man could garner interest in the second round of 2021 or 2022 as he rounds out his skill set. Watch his FIBA highlights here: Whitmore reminds me a bit of Miles Bridges. One team figures to see a value pick in Tshiebwe, who could provide physicality, rebounding and second-chance points in a specialist role. Whether it's Joe Ingles, Isaac Bonga or anyone in between, tall wings who can handle and pass have a market in the NBA. Although not overly quick or shifty with the ball, he's a good leaper in space with a big reach, which has resulted in his fair share of highlight dunks this season. With Cade Cunningham lost for the season, the Pistons focus moves to Killian Hayes and Jaden Iveys on-ball developmentand Wembanyama. ", Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet. In an era of the league where bigger wings are taking on more playmaking duties, Smith feels like a natural fit as a secondary creator and lead scoring option next to an oversized primary facilitator. pic.twitter.com/l7Bj4q8fs6, Vrenz Bleijenbergh | 6-10 wing | Belgian | Antwerp | 20.5 years old. New York Knicks:Noah Clowney (Alabama, PF, Freshman). Shooting is his clear swing skill, as too often teams will go under ball screens against him without much consequence. Baileys pick-and-roll facilitating, live-dribble passing and pull-up shooting have stood out most, though questions about his self-creation and three-point range will keep him from climbing into the first-round mix. Playing both on and off the ball this season, Jokubaitis is a lefty combo guard who does most of his damage inside the arc with short pull-ups or scooping finishes. We evaluated Turkish guard Shemus Hazer in Istanbul as he went for 25 points in 35 minutes. First live look at 19-year-old French guard Hugo Besson, who is putting up big numbers for Saint Quentin: 15.8 PTS and 2.7 AST in just 28.1 MIN while shooting 61% from 2 and 31% from 3. The game can move a bit fast for him on both ends of the floor right now. The Ignite point guard has missed the last month with a broken nose, but word out of the G League Showcase in Las Vegas has him nearing a return. He already has an excellent floater. A wrist injury has kept Rupert sidelined, but there are sure to be suitors interested in a 66 shot-maker and a long wing defender. Maybe Prkacin can find similar success. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks):Caleb Love (North Carolina, PG/SG, Junior). Luka Doncic was a prodigy making waves in Europe by age 13. Jovic was poised for a breakout summer at the FIBA U16 European Championships in 2019 in Udine, Italy, where Wembanyama also had his coming-out party. Phrases like Unicorn, generational talent and future franchise player have already been used on him. 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. pic.twitter.com/DHcqxEdr2x, Juhann Begarin | 6-6 wing | French | Paris Basket | 18.7 years old | 45th overall. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. 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