The 2023 NBA draft will have several amazing players who could potentially change the NBA’s landscape. The draft will take place on June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Several talented basketball players have already declared for the draft. Before the draft begins, these players will attend pre-draft camps and work out with several teams to try to improve their draft stock.
As of April 9, more than 30 players have declared for the 2023 NBA draft. Considering that we are still more than two months away from the selection process, we expect this number to drastically increase over the next few weeks.
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The 2023 NBA draft will have some of the best young players from the entire world
Victor Wembanyama, a French professional basketball player, will likely be the first pick of the upcoming NBA draft. Scoot Henderson, a G League star, is expected to go second, while Brandon Miller is projected to be picked third overall.
Miller has already declared for the 2023 NBA draft and will likely end up being a lottery pick, despite his troubles off the court. Several other players who played well in the 2023 March Madness, like Markquis Nowell and Ricky Council IV, will also be available.
Here are all the players who have declared for the 2023 NBA draft as of April 9:
- Brandon Miller
- Kris Murray
- Markquis Nowell
- Mark Sears
- Ricky Council IV
- Jordan Hawkins
- Jalen Wilson
- Noah Clowney
- GG Jackson
- Jalen Pickett
- Trayce Jackson-Davis
- Dereck Lively
- Cason Wallace
- Gradey Dick
- Carter Hendricksen
- Colby Jones
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
- Nick Smith Jr.
- Jett Howard
- Dariq Whitehead
- Jarace Walker
- Jacob Toppin
- Justice Sueing
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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- Boo Buie
- Tyrese Hunter
- Jaylen Clark
- Primo Spears
- Yuri Collins
- Frankie Collins
- Terquavion Smith
- Grant Sherfield
- Judah Mintz
- Jamal Shead
- Maxwell Lewis
- Brice Sensabaugh
- Jordan Dingle
- Marcus Sasser
- Kobe Bufkin
- Cormac Ryan
- Jahvon Quinerly
- Seth Lundy
- Reece Beekman
- Bobi Klintman
- Charles Bediako
- Kario Quendo
- Clifford Omoruyi
- Landers Nolley
- Paul Mulcahy
- Taylor Hendricks
- Coleman Hawkins
- Hakim Hart
- Wendell Green Jr.
- Joseph Girard III
- Keyonte George
- Davonte Davis
- LJ Cryer
- TJ Bamba
While Wembanyama is a generational talent, there is no doubt that the 2023 draft class has many other talented players who could turn into NBA stars. Some of them had fantastic performances in the NCAA tournament and it will be interesting to see how their skills translate to the professional league.
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The early entry deadline for players who wish to declare for the upcoming NBA draft is April 23. The NBA Draft Combine will begin on May 14 and last for a week.