The Official 2023 Draft Thread

pancakes3 · Post #41 » by **pancakes3** » Thu Dec 8, 2022 9:10 pm

Scoot Henderson, Carson Wallace. That's it. Need guard talent in the worst way possible.

Homer pick - Reece Beekman as a 2nd rounder, if he comes out.

Post #42 » by **Ruzious** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:11 pm

It's not a 2 man draft; it's a 1 man draft. Scoot's good, but he's not in Wenbayama's league.

Actually, there is one way under the radar player I think will sneak into the lottery - Taylor Hendricks, a 6'9 210 lb freshman for UCF. I haven't been able to find his age, but assuming he's 18 or 19, he's a great talent. Super bouncy, he has the frame to be a muscle guy, but he also shoots 50% from 3. He's doing well, but I think he's got the talent to be much better. He reminds me of a young Bob McAdoo.

Dat2U · Post #43 » by **Dat2U** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:34 pm

G.G. Jackson is the first lottery prospect I've red flagged. 28 TOs & 7 ASTs in 371 minutes shows poor awareness & feel. The bad defense confirms this He's clear a project.

On the other hand Brandon Miller can really shoot it with solid handle at 6-9 but can he finish around the rim?

Stll on the Gradey Dick train. Best pure shooter in the draft. I liken him as the SF version of Tyler Herro. Defense will be an issue.

AFM · Post #44 » by **AFM** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:43 pm

Dat2U wrote:Stll on the Gradey Dick train. Best pure shooter in the draft.

ayo, pause....

FAH1223 · Post #45 » by **FAH1223** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:18 pm

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pancakes3 · Post #46 » by **pancakes3** » Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:33 pm

AFM wrote:
Dat2U wrote:Stll on the Gradey Dick train. Best pure shooter in the draft.

ayo, pause....

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Dat2U · Post #47 » by **Dat2U** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:43 am

I'd be happy with Amen Thompson. Uber athletic 6-7 guard. Shot appears to be improving. I liken him to Penny or Dejounte with another gear. Definite all-star potential.

Dat2U · Post #48 » by **Dat2U** » Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:39 pm

My top 5 so far

1. C Victor Wembamyama
2. PG Scoot Henderson
3. PG Amen Thompson
4. SF Brandon Miller
5. SG Ausar Thompson

Unsure/guys i have early doubts about:
PG Nick Smith ... poor efficiency, poor defender
PF Cam Whitmore ... poor defender so far.
PG Cason Wallace ... I have reservations about drafting a low usage PG high in the draft.
SF Dariq Whitehead ... not ready at all

Guys the pique my curiosity:
PF Jarace Walker ... he actually reminds me of a more skilled Chris Wilcox (former Terp).
SF Anthony Black
SG Gradey Dick

Frichuela · Post #49 » by **Frichuela** » Tue Dec 27, 2022 2:52 pm

Looks like an interesting draft with at least 5-6 very good prospects. This is why any competent organization would make sure we TANK hard and finish bottom 5…but our clownish owner “refuses to tank”…

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Dat2U · Post #50 » by **Dat2U** » Fri Jan 6, 2023 9:01 pm

UAB has the most athletic backcourt in America. Possibly including the NBA. Jordan Walker & Eric Gaines are absolute freaks! Both are electric af!

Dat2U · Post #51 » by **Dat2U** » Fri Jan 6, 2023 9:05 pm

Brice Sensabaugh is a clear lottery pick. A 3-level scorer, he's a complete offensive package. Built like a tank and a mid-range maestro!

Dat2U · Post #52 » by **Dat2U** » Fri Jan 6, 2023 9:11 pm

Anthony Black is big wing with playmaking skill. A connector similar to Gordon Hayward or Joe Ingles in his prime. Gets to the rim and can finish. There's alot to like on both sides of the ball. Shooting 36% from 3 at the moment.

NatP4 · Post #53 » by **NatP4** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:18 pm

Yeah either Thompson brother is our guy. Those are the two best players in this draft IMO.

If only we could trade Beal for another pick and figure out how to get both of them.

FAH1223 · Post #54 » by **FAH1223** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:15 pm

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Dat2U · Post #55 » by **Dat2U** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:56 am

First attempt at a top 25 in order, tiered and as always, subject to change up to draft day.

HOF TIER: CE Victor Wembamyama

1st Tier Scoot Henderson

2nd Tier PG Amen Thompson
2nd Tier SF Brandon Miller
2nd Tier SG Ausur Thompson

3rd Tier SF Gradey Dick
3rd Tier SF Brice Sensabaugh
3rd Tier SG Jett Howard
3rd Tier SF Anthony Black
3rd Tier PG Nick Smith Jr
3rd Tier SF Maxwell Lewis
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier PF Jarace Walker
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier SG Keyonte George
3rd Tier PF Cam Whitmore
3rd Tier SF Dariq Whitehead
3rd Tier PF Kris Murray

4th Tier SG Rayan Rupert
4th Tier SF Leonard Miller
4th Tier SF Jalen Wilson
4th Tier SG Colby Jones
4th Tier CE Kyle Filipowski
4th Tier PF Taylor Hendricks
4th Tier SG Terquavion Smith

doclinkin · Post #56 » by **doclinkin** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:11 am

Top 5 and I'd be happy. I think I like Brandon Miller above the Thompson twins. I really don't know about the level of play at Overtime Elite, and I can't decide which twin has the edge over the other. Amen is quick with the ball, but on defense Ausar has that it-factor about his game, anticipating the play and getting there first, playing large, strong, good footwork. I lean Ausar I think. But its hard to say given the level of who he is defending.

Miller though, so smooth, works screens like a veteran. Range out to Tennessee, so deep. Handle is sweet for a 6'9-6'10" guy. If I'm adding a(nother) 2-3 swingman, I want one who can shoot from outside.

Still haven't looked for a sleeper yet.

NatP4 · Post #57 » by **NatP4** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:57 pm

Jaylen Clark from UCLA is the guy with that 2nd round pick. Reminds me of Christian Braun. Low usage, fills the stat sheet, doesn’t turn it over, efficient, plays great defense, only 21 years old on draft night. Quality starting 2 guard in the NBA.

Still all in on Brandon Miller with our 1st. We need to move Kuzma and shutdown Beal/Porzingis, and tank into that top 5. Plain and simple.

Goodwin Wright
Beal Kispert Clark
Bernard Jackson
Miller Avdija
Porzingis Gafford

NatP4 · Post #58 » by **NatP4** » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:08 am

At our typical 8-12 slot, I love Brice Sensabaugh. He’s a future all star and first option scorer. Jarace Walker and Cason Wallace will also be quality NBA players.

Have to find a way to get Jaylen Clark with either our early 2nd or acquiring another mid to late 1st in a Kuzma deal. He’s going to be a quality NBA player as well.

16&37 for Kuzma and Morris would be amazing. Then package 37+39 to move up a few spots and make sure you get Jaylen Clark.

Shut down Beal and Porzingis to make sure you keep that pick in the 8-12 range. Draft Sensabaugh&Jarace Walker.

Sensabaugh and Clark. Those are the guys.

BearlyBallin · Post #59 » by **BearlyBallin** » Thu Feb 2, 2023 5:09 pm

Dat2U wrote:First attempt at a top 25 in order, tiered and as always, subject to change up to draft day.

HOF TIER: CE Victor Wembamyama

1st Tier Scoot Henderson

2nd Tier PG Amen Thompson
2nd Tier SF Brandon Miller
2nd Tier SG Ausur Thompson

3rd Tier SF Gradey Dick
3rd Tier SF Brice Sensabaugh
3rd Tier SG Jett Howard
3rd Tier SF Anthony Black
3rd Tier PG Nick Smith Jr
3rd Tier SF Maxwell Lewis
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier PF Jarace Walker
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier SG Keyonte George
3rd Tier PF Cam Whitmore
3rd Tier SF Dariq Whitehead
3rd Tier PF Kris Murray

4th Tier SG Rayan Rupert
4th Tier SF Leonard Miller
4th Tier SF Jalen Wilson
4th Tier SG Colby Jones
4th Tier CE Kyle Filipowski
4th Tier PF Taylor Hendricks
4th Tier SG Terquavion Smith

Thank you for doing this. I always look forward to your ranking every year.

In the 3rd tier you rank Carson Wallace above and below Jarace Walker.
I’m guessing they were so close you had difficulty deciding which was better.

But I am curious which of the tier 3 prospects you feel would best help the Wizards
if they were to trade Barton & Nunn, cut Todd and sign Goodwin.

FAH1223 · Post #60 » by **FAH1223** » Sat Feb 4, 2023 5:21 pm

Dat2U wrote:First attempt at a top 25 in order, tiered and as always, subject to change up to draft day.

HOF TIER: CE Victor Wembamyama

1st Tier Scoot Henderson

2nd Tier PG Amen Thompson
2nd Tier SF Brandon Miller
2nd Tier SG Ausur Thompson

3rd Tier SF Gradey Dick
3rd Tier SF Brice Sensabaugh
3rd Tier SG Jett Howard
3rd Tier SF Anthony Black
3rd Tier PG Nick Smith Jr
3rd Tier SF Maxwell Lewis
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier PF Jarace Walker
3rd Tier PG Cason Wallace
3rd Tier SG Keyonte George
3rd Tier PF Cam Whitmore
3rd Tier SF Dariq Whitehead
3rd Tier PF Kris Murray

4th Tier SG Rayan Rupert
4th Tier SF Leonard Miller
4th Tier SF Jalen Wilson
4th Tier SG Colby Jones
4th Tier CE Kyle Filipowski
4th Tier PF Taylor Hendricks
4th Tier SG Terquavion Smith

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