Draft Preview #3 with Mark | Podcast

Today we’re joined by Mark to digest the 2023 NBA Draft ahead of March Madness. We review his big board, brainstorm strategy, and muse about player archetypes.
2023-24
draft
preview
Author

Adam Bushman

Published

March 8, 2023

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  • Our third look ahead to the 2023 NBA draft

Guest:

  • Mark @MarkW_E01
    • Jazz and Falcons super fan
    • Long history of NBA & NFL draft analysis

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Third 2023 NBA draft Look Ahead

Starter Questions:

  • What matters/doesn’t matter to you different from consensus in prospect evaluation?
  • What are the player archtypes or skills that “break ties” for you?
  • What’s the next fad you anticipate that defines player comps and skill set preferences?

Tier 1 & 2

Questions:

  • What’s keeping Scoot in a tier all to himself?
Mark's Big Board
2023 NBA Draft | As of February 28th, 2023
Prospect Name Position Club Name Measures
Tier: 1
1 Victor Wembanyama Off: Wing
Def: Big		 Metropolitans 92 7'2"
229 lbs
19.3 yrs
Tier: 2
2 Scoot Henderson Off: Guard
Def: Guard		 G League Ignite 6'2"
195 lbs
19.2 yrs
Mark | Twitter: @MarkW_E01

Tier 3

Questions:

  • Biggest difference between Amen & Ausar
  • What if the shot never comes around for the Thompson Twins? Ceiling?
Mark's Big Board
2023 NBA Draft | As of February 28th, 2023
Prospect Name Position Club Name Measures
Tier: 3
3 Amen Thompson Off: Guard
Def: Wing		 Overtime Elite 6'7"
202 lbs
20.2 yrs
4 Brandon Miller Off: Wing
Def: Wing		 Alabama 6'9"
200 lbs
20.4 yrs
5 Ausar Thompson Off: Wing
Def: Wing		 Overtime Elite 6'7"
207 lbs
20.2 yrs
Mark | Twitter: @MarkW_E01

Tier 4

Questions:

  • What is it about Walker that puts him just ahead of Whitmore?
  • How big is the bust potential for GG Jackson?
  • What do you make of the Anthony Black-Josh Giddey comp?
  • What are you seeing in Jett Howard to put him top 10?
Mark's Big Board
2023 NBA Draft | As of February 28th, 2023
Prospect Name Position Club Name Measures
Tier: 4
6 Jarace Walker Off: ?
Def: ?		 Houston 6'8"
220 lbs
19.6 yrs
7 Cam Whitmore Off: Wing
Def: Wing		 Villanova 6'7"
225 lbs
18.8 yrs
8 GG Jackson Off: Wing
Def: Wing		 South Carolina 6'9"
215 lbs
18.3 yrs
9 Anthony Black Off: ?
Def: ?		 Arkansas 6'7"
195 lbs
19.2 yrs
10 Jett Howard Off: Wing
Def: Wing		 Michigan 6'7"
220 lbs
19.6 yrs
Mark | Twitter: @MarkW_E01

Tier 5

Questions:

  • What do you like about Hendricks?
  • How’s the Taylor Hendricks fit with Markkanen & Kessler?
  • Break down Cissoko’s game for those less familiar with him.
  • What aren’t you seeing in Wallace to have him at just 16?
Mark's Big Board
2023 NBA Draft | As of February 28th, 2023
Prospect Name Position Club Name Measures
Tier: 5
11 Gradey Dick Off: Wing
Def: ?		 Kansas 6'7"
195 lbs
19.4 yrs
12 Taylor Hendricks Off: ?
Def: ?		 UCF 6'9"
210 lbs
19.4 yrs
13 Sidy Cissoko Off: ?
Def: ?		 G League Ignite 6'7"
200 lbs
19.0 yrs
14 Keyonte George Off: Guard
Def: Guard		 Baylor 6'4"
185 lbs
19.4 yrs
15 Nick Smith Jr. Off: Guard
Def: Guard		 Arkansas 6'5"
185 lbs
19.0 yrs
16 Cason Wallace Off: Guard
Def: Guard		 Kentucky 6'4"
185 lbs
19.4 yrs
Mark | Twitter: @MarkW_E01

Tier 6

Questions:

  • Who’s the best fit for the Jazz out of this tier and why?
  • Who’s got the highest ceiling and who is that type of player?
  • What are your concerns with Brice Sensabaugh?
  • Would you prefer to Kick the BKN pick down the road or make the selection?
Mark's Big Board
2023 NBA Draft | As of February 28th, 2023
Prospect Name Position Club Name Measures
Tier: 6
17 Maxwell Lewis Off: Wing
Def: ?		 Pepperdine 6'7"
185 lbs
20.7 yrs
18 Dariq Whitehead Off: ?
Def: ?		 Duke 6'6"
190 lbs
18.7 yrs
19 Rayan Rupert Off: ?
Def: ?		 NZ Breakers 6'7"
192 lbs
18.9 yrs
20 Kyle Filipowski Off: Big
Def: Big		 Duke 6'11"
220 lbs
19.4 yrs
21 Terquavion Smith Off: Guard
Def: ?		 NC State 6'4"
165 lbs
20.3 yrs
22 Jalen Hood-Schifino Off: Guard
Def: ?		 Indiana 6'6"
213 lbs
19.8 yrs
23 Jordan Hawkins Off: ?
Def: ?		 UConn 6'5"
195 lbs
20.9 yrs
24 Kris Murray Off: ?
Def: ?		 Iowa 6'8"
225 lbs
22.6 yrs
25 Brice Sensabaugh Off: ?
Def: ?		 Ohio State 6'5"
235 lbs
19.4 yrs
26 Emoni Bates Off: ?
Def: ?		 Eastern Michigan 6'9"
190 lbs
19.2 yrs
27 Noah Clowney Off: ?
Def: ?		 Alabama 6'10"
205 lbs
18.7 yrs
28 Leonard Miller Off: ?
Def: ?		 G League Ignite 6'10"
211 lbs
19.4 yrs
29 Julian Strawther Off: ?
Def: ?		 Gonzaga 6'7"
205 lbs
21.0 yrs
Mark | Twitter: @MarkW_E01

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