Note: The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers forfeited their second-round picks in 2023 due to tampering and violating free agency rules.
Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' latest first- and second-round projections for the 2023 NBA Draft in June. Some NBA teams made some moves at the trade deadline and a few teams are in a good position to land a top draft pick post-All Star break. Black was instrumental in Smith Jr.'s absence and is emerging as one of the best passers and facilitators in college basketball, averaging 4.3 assists per game, and remains high on NBA draft boards. 'So to see him playing and healthy against tough competition and guarding the best player on the court, was something positive and a reason why so many are here.'Īrkansas guard Anthony Black had a quiet night after committing two early fouls and unable to find his rhythm in the second half.
'No one expected him to come back and play this season after his injury,' one NBA scout told Yahoo Sports. finished with 24 points and six rebounds and was a key factor in the Razorbacks' nine-point lead at halftime. On the other side was Miller's former AAU teammate, Nick Smith Jr., who had one of his best games of the season after coming back from a minor knee injury.
