Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Wembanyama has long been considered one of the best basketball prospects on the planet and a generational talent. Standing 7-foot-4 with an 8-foot wingspan, Wembanyama projects as the No. 1 player in the class and one of the best basketball prospects since LeBron James with his rare combination of size, skill and defensive versatility.

Pro comparison: Kristaps Porzingis' length and shooting with Rudy Gobert's shot-blocking

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 1 overall (No. 1 C)

Height: 7'4" | Weight: 237 pounds | Wingspan: 8'0"

Facts and stats

• Led LNB Pro A in PPG (21.5), RPG (10.4) and BPG (3.0) playing for Metropolitans 92

Strengths

• Advanced ball-handling skills for his position and size
• Elite defensive prospect who can cover ground quickly and moves fluidly
• Great defensive anchor who can block shots from anywhere on the court; affects shots with his length and long frame
• Mechanically sound shot and repeatable shooting motion that extends to the 3-point line

Weaknesses

• Tall, slender frame raises questions about how his body could hold up in the NBA; he plays roughly once weekly with Mets 92, can he play 82 games in an NBA season and be durable?
• Can sometimes be turnover prone and foul prone; he struggles sometimes to play within himself and frequently, likely because of his situation, tries to do too much
• Has tendency to take wild shots, though even the one-legged trick shots frequently fall through the hoop

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Long wings who can score are among the more valuable archetypes in the NBA, and Miller projects neatly as exactly that. The former five-star recruit was a first-team All-American, led all freshmen in scoring last season at Alabama and led the Tide to SEC regular-season and tournament championships while going on to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Pro comparison: Playmaking Jabari Smith Jr.

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 3 overall (No. 1 SF)

Height: 6'9" | Weight: 200 pounds

Facts and stats

• Named to AP and CBS Sports All-America first team
• Led SEC in PPG and led all freshmen in PPG in 2022-23
• Finished in 22nd percentile as at-rim finisher on shots that qualified as layup per Synergy data, finishing 46.8% (58/124) on such shots
• Shot 38.4% from 3-point line on 276 attempts

Strengths

• Excellent shooter who can be a threat from distance and space the floor
• Can create and operate as ball-handler in spots; knows how to operate in transition and savvy at creating looks for himself
• Long frame with big reach; projects as solid wing defender and embraced his role on defensive end as true freshman for Alabama team that finished top-three in adjusted efficiency on defense

Weaknesses

• Improved during the season at Alabama but still can struggle finishing around the rim
• Shows signs of being a good playmaker and passer but can be turnover-prone; had a higher turnover rate than assist rate in one season at Alabama
• Has tendency to play rushed when running as lead guard in pick-and-roll
• Doesn't do a great job of setting up his defender on screens and makes mistakes with loose handle/errant passes

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

A former five-star recruit from Marietta, Georgia, Henderson is a first-of-his-kind prospect who spent two seasons with G League Ignite, developing the last two years into a bona fide top-five prospect in the 2023 draft class. Henderson's combination of playmaking, athleticism and competitiveness makes him an appealing lead guard who could serve as a building block for a franchise.

Pro Comparison: Collin Sexton

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 2 overall (No. 1 PG)

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 pounds

Facts and Stats

• Led G League Ignite in PPG (17.6), APG (6.6) and SPG (1.2) in 2022-23
• Shot 33% on catch-and-shoot jumpers and 31.3% on pull-up jumpers from beyond the arc
• Reported 6-foot-9 wingspan makes him one of the longer athletes comparative to height in this class

Strengths

• High-level competitor who plays with an edge and chip on his shoulder
• Bouncy athlete who is unafraid to attack the basket and can finish around the rim
• Tight handles help him operate as a lead guard; has savvy to facilitate for others and knows when to be aggressive

Weaknesses

• Capable outside shooter but did not make developmental leap as 3-point shooter that some hoped he would
• Good, but not great frame; a really good defensive hound at point of attack but doesn't project as switchable defender
• Needs to improve as a shooter, particularly in catch-and-shoot situations, to become a more rounded weapon

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Thompson is the twin brother of Ausar, both of whom project as lottery picks in the 2023 draft. Amen is a natural playmaker who has explosive athletic ability and a long frame to buttress one of the most exciting long-term profiles in the class. He spent the last two seasons developing with Overtime Elite and could be the program's first player selected in the first round - if his twin brother doesn't beat him to the punch.

Pro comparison: Dejounte Murray

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 4 overall (No. 2 SF)

Height: 6'5 ¾" | Weight: 214 pounds | Wingspan: 7'0" | Vertical: N/A

Facts and stats

• Shot 25% from three with OTE in 2022-23
• Led OTE in playoffs with 9.2 APG in helping lead the City Reapers to a championship

Strengths

• Special athlete with rare combination of size and leaping ability for a point guard prospect
• Twitchy with his ability to stop and start
• Can make advanced reads as playmaker and facilitator

Weaknesses

• Can be turnover-prone, a product of trying to force passes into tight windows
• Jump shot has improved but needs to continue developing
• Level of competition faced against OTE leaves questions about scouting him and how his game will project early on

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The twin brother of potential top-five pick Amen Thompson, Ausar, like his brother, has long been viewed as a bluechip prospect with NBA pedigree. Ausar spent the last two seasons developing with Overtime Elite and has grown into his own as a gifted scorer and improved shot-maker. He brings great size and skill to the wing spot and projects as a boom prospect with loads of long-term upside.

Pro comparison: Andrew Wiggins

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 6 overall (No. 4 SF)

Height: 6'5 ¾" | Weight: 218 pounds | Wingspan: 7'00" | Vertical: N/A

Facts and stats

• Led OTE in regular season in APG (6.1)
• Shot 40% on catch-and-shoot jumpers in OTE playoffs (12 of 30)

Strengths

• Has made significant developmental strides as a shooter and functional scorer
• Top-shelf athlete like his twin brother who can play above the rim and use his length to affect plays on defense
• Improving finisher with good shooting touch around the basket

Weaknesses

• Still not a reliable shooter; while he has made improvements in this area, he still needs to work on strengthening his shot to become a threat
• Can struggle to finish through contact - or finish in general - when getting to the rim
• Can get boxed out in offensive situations; really good in transition and shows signs of promise as a playmaker with the ball, but hard to envision him being a star if his shooting doesn't improve

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Black was the No. 1-ranked point guard prospect in the Class of 2022 and a consensus five-star recruit who signed with Arkansas out of high school. He led the team in assists and minutes per game as a true freshman in 2022-23 and profiles as a big-bodied combo guard who can make plays and score. If his 3-point shot shows continued improvement, he will be one of the most complete NBA prospects in this class.

Pro comparison: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 8 overall (No. 2 PG)

Height: 6'5 ¾" | Weight: 210 pounds | Wingspan: 6'7 ½" | Vertical: 39"

Facts and stats

• Led all Arkansas players as true freshman in assist rate at 20.9% and steal rate 3.4%, per KenPom data
• Shot 30.1% from 3 on 93 attempts at Arkansas

Strengths

• Smart guard who has quick processing skills and showed he can function as a facilitator and playmaker
• Big frame who uses it well as a dynamic defensive player; knows how to slither his way to spots on offense as smooth operator
• Immense feel for the game as young player; knows how to read defenses as lead guard and has innate sense for where to be and when

Weaknesses

• Needs to improve his shooting, particularly as spot-up shooter and in distance shooting; he shot 30.1% from 3 and rated in the 34th percentile in spot-up shooting situations
• Rarely put in isolation situations at Arkansas, but in the instances he was, he averaged .375 points per possession, which was in the fifth percentile among all college players last season, per Synergy. His creation ability and talents to create space one-on-one need improvement.

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Coulibaly draws the Nassir Little comparison on the grounds of his athleticism and length. His wingspan is reportedly over 7 feet, though he wasn't tested at the combine. The French prospect is green from a skill perspective but full of tools and promise.

Pro comparison: Nassir Little

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 19 overall (No. 7 SF)

Height: 6'8" | Weight: 194 pounds

Facts and stats

• Teaming with this year's top NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama, led Metropolitans 92 to a finals appearance in the top pro league in France
• Averaged 4.9 PPG and 3.0 RPG in 28 regular-season games
• Before joining Mets 92 late in the season for its playoff push, averaged 21.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG and 2.6 SPG in 16 games with its under-21 team

Strengths

• Projects as a high-impact defender because of length and athleticism
• Highlight-reel finisher who draws help defense when he drives
• Can generate his own shot off the dribble

Weaknesses

• Needs to improve his 3-point shooting consistency
• Mediocre free-throw shooting suggests his shot won't come naturally
• His assist-to-turnover ratio will need work

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Walker became the highest-rated signee in Houston men's basketball history in 2022 in signing with the Cougars out of high school, and paid off right away as a floor-spacing forward with talents galore on both ends of the floor. He was a versatile defensive weapon and Swiss Army knife offensive player for a 33-win Houston team that was primarily comprised of upperclassmen, and there is untapped potential in his game as a playmaker and scorer that should be unlocked with NBA spacing.

Pro comparison: Thomas Bryant

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 7 overall (No. 1 PF)

Height: 6'6 ½" | Weight: 249 pounds | Wingspan: 7'2 ½" | Vertical: 38"

Facts and stats

• Shot 34.7% from 3 on 101 attempts as freshman for Houston
• McDonald's All-American and former five-star recruit who went on to win AAC Freshman of the Year honors in 2022-23

Strengths

• Playmaking power forward who has guard-like playmaking and passing vision
• Physically advanced body and frame with movement skills and fluidity of a four-year college player
• Gifted playmaker with off-the-dribble skills; projects as combination forward who can slide anywhere from the wing to a small-ball center

Weaknesses

• Can fade in and out of action. Was the best talent on a veteran Houston team, but had a tendency to be standoffish.
• Has playmaking upside as both a creator and passer, but had a higher turnover rate than assist rate as freshman, partly due to erratic decision-making and partly due to carelessness when handling the ball and driving.

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Ranked as the No. 84 player in the Class of 2022 coming out of high school in Florida, Hendricks is the most meteoric of risers over the last year among potential top-10 picks after a stellar one-and-done season at UCF. He flashed dominance as a do-it-all defender and shot nearly 40% from 3 on 155 attempts throughout the year, earning second-team All-AAC honors as a true freshman.

Pro comparison: Jaden McDaniels

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 9 overall (No. 2 PF)

Height: 6'8 ¼" | Weight: 214 pounds | Wingspan: 7'0 ½" | Vertical: 36"

Facts and stats

• Rated in the 98th percentile as post-up defender at UCF, per Synergy, allowing only a staggering 0.4 points per possession
• One of the best transition players at his position in the draft, averaging 1.458 points per possession, per Synergy data

Strengths

• Versatile defensive prospect who brings good length, smarts and savvy positioning to the table for his position
• Excellent shooter who showed shot-making skills and shot-making versatility not only as a floor-spacing spot-up threat but also in some dynamic situations off the dribble and attacking
• Explosive athlete who can be a pogo-stick leaper and lob threat around the basket; that skill allows him to recover on defense and act as a high-level rim protector and weak-side shot blocker

Weaknesses

• Shows great shooting touch but his finishing ability at the rim leaves something to be desired; improved strength and reps will in time likely quell concerns
• Needs to show improvement as a playmaker and decision-maker to hit his high-end NBA outcome; had more turnovers than assists and sometimes looked out of his depth when asked to make plays with the ball in his hands

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The best on-ball defensive menace in the 2023 class, Wallace is a playmaking defensive prospect who channels energy and enthusiasm to the point guard position. He's a long-strider with good passing instincts who can facilitate and create and has shown improvement as a shooter the last few seasons.

Pro comparison: DeAnthony Melton

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 12 overall (No. 4 PG)

Height: 6'2 ½" | Weight: 195 pounds | Wingspan: 6'8 ½" | Vertical: 36"

Facts and stats

• Top 90th percentile finisher in around-the-rim looks at Kentucky on floaters, runners, layups

Strengths

• Strong, muscled-up prospect who plays physical for his size; at 6-foot-3, he is a smaller guard but plays bigger than that with physicality and smart technique
• Hustle and energy is his game; he is a great assignment defender but can be an impactful help defender and knows when and when not to take chances doing so
• Good shooter, particularly projecting well as role player given efficiency as spot-up and catch-and-shoot threat

Weaknesses

• Good athlete but relies more on smarts than athleticism to create separation; doesn't have a quick 0-60 get-off-the-line
• Audacious attacker who isn't afraid to go inside, but can be too willing to go right at bigs to show off finishing ability
• Needs to show improvement as a shooter off the dribble

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The son of Michigan coach Juwan Howard played one season for the Wolverines after entering college as the 45th-ranked prospect in the Class of 2022. He seemed undervalued heading into college, and that wound up being the case. Michigan (18-16) had a forgettable season, but Howard showed poise and promise throughout most of his freshman campaign. In addition to having NBA DNA, Howard has so much room to grow.

Pro comparison: Nicolas Batum

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 23 overall (No. 6 SG)

Height: 6'8" | Weight: 215 pounds

Facts and stats

• Averaged 14.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.0 APG

Strengths

• A quality shooter who is a quick study with spacing and how to utilize screens.
• His range already looks to be NBA-ready. Will not be a surprise if he's hitting 25-footers with confidence and regularity in his rookie season
• Does not hunt his shots. Howard can be relied upon to help move the ball and is a slightly above-average distributor for his size and position

Weaknesses

• Not an outright negative, but there is some softness to his game, and that can sometimes be used against him
• Lacks tenaciousness on defense. Would have a chance at being a firm NBA starter if he can change his game to be more competent one-on-one
• Tends to want to go right much more than left, but lacks the elite-level explosiveness to overcome this habit

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Lively was the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, per 247Sports. He had something of a quiet one-and-done season at Duke, which was impacted by injury. The 19-year-old is a high-ceiling prospect due to his bounciness, rim protection, galloping frame and long-term shooting potential. He's considered one of the best bargains and potential boom picks outside of the top 10.

Pro comparison: A blend of Brook Lopez and Jaxson Hayes

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 14 overall (No. 2 C)

Height: 7'1" | Weight: 230 pounds

Facts and stats

• Averaged 5.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG and 2.4 BPG with 72.1 two-point percentage
• Named to All-ACC Freshman Team and All-Defensive Team

Strengths

• Rim-running big who is well-conditioned and eats up space quickly
• Good help-defense instincts and a defender who has the capacity to guard 2-5 if he puts all his tools together
• Look out up top! Lively is an alley-oop threat at almost all times

Weaknesses

• For as good as the shooting stroke is, the results still have a long way to go. Not a proven knock-down shooter, but his potential to be one is why he's projected so high
• Vision and decision-making in passing situations is pedestrian at this stage for how he'll be used in the NBA
• Needs more discipline as a defender; gets into foul trouble too frequently

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

One of the best knockdown shooters in the 2023 NBA Draft, Dick brings both size, skill and scoring to the wing position as a multi-talented bucket-getter who can fill it up in a variety of ways. He's a heady off-ball player who has the IQ to be a smart cutter and slasher and thrives in transition, where he can use his athleticism to be a finisher.

Pro comparison: Kevin Huerter

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 10 overall (No. 5 SF)

Height: 6'6 ¼" | Weight: 204 pounds | Wingspan: 6'8 ¾" | Vertical: 34"

Facts and stats

• 58% of his spot-up attempts at KU were no-dribble jumpers, per Synergy data
• Shot 40.3% from 3-point range on 206 total attempts

Strengths

• Dead-eye shooter from anywhere on the court with a quick release
• Cannot be left open; knockdown 3-point shooter in catch-and-shoot situations and has the ability to attack closeouts and create off the dribble
• Very good 1-on-1 defender; plays physical and uses his length to gain advantage. Doens't have the quickest feet or agility but can hold his own when matched up one-on-one

Weaknesses

• Can struggle to defend at the point of attack; quicker guards give him fits and may require he need backup help. Projects as secondary-level defender who will not be tasked with defending 1s, but rather, 2s, 3s and in some situations, 4s
• Needs to improve as playmaker and passer; more turnovers than assists at KU

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Hawkins is widely viewed as one of the best shooters in the 2023 NBA Draft. He's a 6-foot-4 guard with a 6-foot-7 wingspan who made 38.8% of the 7.6 3-pointers he attempted per game this season while helping UConn win the national title.

Pro comparison: Devin Vassell

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 16 overall (No. 2 SG)

Height: 6'4 ¼" | Weight: 186 pounds | Wingspan: 6'6 ¾" | Vertical: N/A

Facts and stats

• Finished as UConn's second-leading scorer (16.2) and sixth-leading rebounder (3.8) while earning first-team All-Big East honors in 2022-23

Strengths

• Elite shooter with a quick release
• Great motor that allows him to move constantly without the ball
• Solid defender both on and off the ball

Weaknesses

• Doesn't really have the handle to provide minutes at lead guard
• Slender frame allows him to get pushed around sometimes

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Ranked as a fringe top-50 prospect out of high school, Bufkin blossomed into a second-year standout at Michigan in 2022-23 while showing off immense improvement as a combo guard and creator. He hit 36% of his 3-pointers and became the No. 1 option for the Wolverines down the stretch while acting as a creator and facilitator, making him an appealing two-way talent who has the physical tools to be a dynamic threat on both ends.

Pro comparison: TyTy Washington

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 18 overall (No. 4 SG)

Height: 6'4 ¼" | Weight: 187 pounds | Wingspan: 6'7 ¾" | Vertical: 36"

Facts and stats

• Finished in 92nd percentile as at-rim finisher last season, per Synergy data
• Jumped from 22.2% 3-point shooter to 35.5% 3-point shooter at Michigan

Strengths

• Silky scorer who plays with effort and is a great finisher around the rim
• Good defensive tools and instincts who seems to be in the right place at the right time; can be a playmaker who impacts winning and loves to do glue-guy things
• Really difficult to defend with a head of steam; running off screens or driving downhill is when he is at his best

Weaknesses

• Good scorer, good playmaker, but can be a "master of none" prospect because he does many things well but nothing at an elite level
• Small, slender frame brings concerns about how he will physically match up in the NBA

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

A nagging ankle injury sapped some of George's sensational skill set in his one-and-done season at Baylor, but he has made a strong impression on NBA teams during the pre-draft process both with his athleticism and his polished scoring ability. George led all Big 12 freshmen in scoring last season and showed growth as a playmaker, making him an appealing two-way guard whose offensive versatility is his biggest selling point.

Pro comparison: Bradley Beal

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 13 overall (No. 1 SG)

Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 pounds

Facts and stats

• Led all freshmen in Big 12 in PPG (15.8) and finished second among all Big 12 freshmen in APG (2.8)
• Ranked as the No. 1 shooting guard prospect in the 2022 class by 247Sports and was a consensus five-star, top-10 national recruit

Strengths

• Dynamic shot-maker and shot-creator who can function as an offensive hub
• Lots of untapped potential as facilitator and playmaker with good passing and vision
• Microwave scoring option who can play on and off the ball

Weaknesses

• Can be streaky at times as a shooter; needs to improve consistency with which he scores
• Shows playmaking promise, but needs to cut down on turnovers; turnover rate and assist rate were virtually identical during freshman season at Baylor
• Needs to improve defensive discipline; has tools to be multi-positional defender but has tendency to stand upright and out of stance, and frequently bites on pump fakes

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Combo guard who thrives at attacking downhill and scoring in the mid-range. Shows flashes of becoming a consistent 3-point shooter but is most comfortable creating for himself and for others by being a disruptive downhill driver.

Pro comparison: Ayo Dosunmu

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 11 overall (No. 3 PG)

Height: 6'4 ¼" | Weight: 217 pounds | Wingspan: 6'10 ¼" | Vertical: N/A

Facts and stats

• Finished 20 of 64 in catch-and-shoot opportunities at Indiana (including both guarded and unguarded), per Synergy data
• Hit 33.3% from 3-pointers as freshman at IU

Strengths

• Combo guard comfortable in playing both on and off the ball and custom-fit to be a hybrid pick-and-roll player in today's NBA
• Confident scorer who willingly can get to the rim and thrives when matched up in isolation situations
• Good physical frame and tenacity and willingness to be a multi-positional defender

Weaknesses

• Improving shooter but needs to make strides as a spot-up weapon to not become one-dimensional; teams can sag off him and dare him to drive to draw extra coverage
• Electric finisher in open court who makes wow plays in transition, but needs to fine-tune his decision-making when running the floor
• Has great touch on runners but can struggle at times to finish around the rim

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

A four-year college player who had an illustrious career at UCLA, Jaquez brings major credentials to the NBA as a three-time All-Pac-12 player and a consensus All-American who starred for the Bruins. Jaquez isn't a flashy athlete, and he'll turn 23 years old during his rookie season, but he's one of the most savvy prospects in the class who can score anywhere and has the smarts to be a sound wing defender who helps in a rotation for years to come.

Pro comparison: Glenn Robinson Jr.

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 25 overall (No. 7 SG)

Height: 6'6" | Weight: 226 pounds | Wingspan: 6'9 ½" | Vertical: 39"

Facts and stats

• Averaged 17.8 PPG, 8.2 RPG and 2.4 APG

Strengths

• Multi-functional game. Can penetrate, can hit floaters, shoot from mid-range and deep. One of the best prospects outside the top 20
• A long battery life and a good dose of athleticism will serve him well in being a long-term role player
• Good in the clutch. Doesn't shy away from wanting the ball in tough situations

Weaknesses

• The shiftiness he shows on offense does not translate to defensive prowess
• Stock is lower because he is not a poised defender for long stretches

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Podziemski burst onto the scene at Santa Clara in the 2022-23 season after barely playing as a true freshman at Illinois. He's a combo guard with a trusty 3-point shot and natural distribution skills who plays excellent defense. He hit an absurd 52.1% of his 3-point attempts in conference games on 5.7 attempts per contest.

Pro comparison: John Konchar

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 28 overall (No. 9 SG)

Height: 6'3 ¾" | Weight: 204 pounds | Wingspan: 6'5 ½" | Vertical: 39"

Facts and stats

• Named 2022-23 West Coast Conference Co-Player of the Year

Strengths

• One of the best 3-point shooters in the draft class
• Can play on or off the ball, slotting in as a facilitator or primarily as a shooter
• Great collegiate defender with the athleticism and instincts to be a good defender in the NBA

Weaknesses

• Average lateral quickness could be a problem against shifty guards
• Could be a liability defensively when switched onto bigger wings
• Relatively poor competition at Santa Clara casts collegiate credentials into doubt

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The first Villanova one-and-done since Tim Thomas in 1997, Whitmore brings power and explosiveness to the table as one of the most appealing long-term wing prospects in this year's draft class. A former five-star recruit who ranked as the No. 1 prospect in his class from Maryland, Whitmore is an above-the-rim wing finisher who can provide floor-spacing as a spot-up threat and showed immense talent making shots in a variety of ways, though his playmaking ability for others is an area of improvement. 

Pro comparison: Miles Bridges

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 5 overall (No. 3 SF)

Height: 6'5 ¾ " | Weight: 235 pounds | Wingspan: 6'8 ½" | Vertical: 40 ½"

Facts and stats

• Turnover rate (15.1%) more than double his assist rate (6.4%) at Villanova
• 85% of his drives in college were to his left, per Synergy data

Strengths

• Explosive athlete with jaw-dropping hops who can finish above the rim and thrives in transition
• Good catch-and-shoot weapon; hit 34.3% of 3s at Villanova and rated in 84th percentile in catch-and-shoot across all opportunities, per Synergy data
• Powerful athletic ability that he uses to attack downhill; can be a load for defenders to keep in front of and has good off-the-ball creation flashes
• Smart cutter who plays well off the ball and knows when to flash into gaps in the defense
• Can be a winner in isolation situations given his power and athletic ability

Weaknesses

• Needs to improve playmaking ability; very low assist rate in one college season, though he was mostly asked to play as an attacking wing and not as a creator
• His unwillingness/inability to make plays for others slows down the flow of the offense and can lead to him making forced errors

Draft prospect outlook

Pro comparison: Jaden McDaniels

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 41 overall (No. 6 PF)

Height: 6'10" | Weight: 210 pounds 

Facts and stats

• Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

Strengths

• Long and rangy, capable of playing the four or five
• Coordinated enough to defend on perimeter
• Budding offensive arsenal that includes impressive efficiency at the rim and in the paint

Weaknesses

• His 3-point shot remains a work in progress
• Needs to add muscle in order to deal with physicality of NBA bigs
• Seems uncomfortable off the dribble when defenders close out

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Whitehead's freshman season with the Blue Devils got off to a rocky start when he had to have surgery months before the start of the season to repair a fracture in his right foot. Whitehead is a former five-star prospect who came into the season with a ton of hype around his name. He was considered a very explosive and athletic wing coming out of high school, and you have to assume that injury played a part in him not looking like himself in that department during the start of the season. He is still one of the top wing prospects in this year's draft.

Pro comparison: Ochai Agbaji

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 24 overall (No. 9 SF)

Height: 6'-5 ¾" | Weight: 217 | Wingspan: 6'-10 ¼" | Vertical: N/A

Facts and stats

• Averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 20.7 minutes of action in 28 games
• Missed the first four games of the season because of the foot fracture

Strengths

• Fluid shooting motion with a high release point that helped him average over 43% on over three attempts per game from distance
• Versatile defender with a lengthy wingspan that will help him guard multiple positions at the next level
• Showed flashes as an isolation scorer with an ability to finish around the basket with a soft touch floater

Weaknesses

• Drawing foul attempts and getting to the free-throw line is something he didn't show much of during his freshman season; only averaged one free-throw attempt per game
• Poor screen navigator and occasionally got lost on the defensive end during switches
• Multiple foot surgeries limited the athleticism and explosiveness he showed in high school, and it hasn't been the same post-surgery

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The twin brother of former Iowa star Keegan Murray, Kris, also hailing from the Hawkeyes, brings similar scoring instincts and upside after a breakout season at Iowa last season. He's a gifted scorer inside and out with great size and skill who can run in transition, pick apart defenders in iso situations and score in the mid-range. He also hit 33.5% of his 3-pointers last season.

Pro comparison: Jalen Johnson

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 20 overall (No. 3 PF)

Height: 6'7 ¾" | Weight: 213 pounds | Wingspan: 6'11 ¾ " | Vertical: 35"

Facts and stats

• Rated in 91st percentile as post-up scorer at Iowa last season, per Synergy data, particularly thriving on the left block with his strong hand being a finisher
• Career 34.8% 3-point shooter across three seasons on 313 attempts

Strengths

• Jumbo forward who can defend and present length as a specialized wing with major defensive upside
• Crafty scorer who can get his own but doesn't force the action; plays smart and moves the ball within the flow of things without being too pushy
• Really good scorer whose talents extend beyond the 3-point line; can be a deadeye shooter from distance in catch-and-shoot/spot-up situations

Weaknesses

• One of the older prospects in the class; set to turn 23 before rookie season begins
• Not the most athletic or agile athlete; more of a silky scorer and finisher than a sudden one, winning often with smarts. His lack of separation may be a difficult transition for him in the NBA

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Prosper solidified himself as a real first-round option with an impressive showing at the NBA Draft Combine. He's a top-shelf athlete who plays hard on both sides of the ball and should be a nice role player, at worst.

Pro comparison: P.J. Tucker

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 30 overall (No. 11 SF)

Height: 6'6 ¾" | Weight: 212 pounds | Wingspan: 7'1" | Vertical: 40 ½"

Facts and stats

• Attended an NBA academy in Mexico City before spending one season at Clemson and two more at Marquette
• Averaged 12.5 PPG and 4.7 RPG this season while helping the Golden Eagles win the Big East

Strengths

• Explosive athlete who moves well laterally and jumps out of the gym
• Switchable defender
• Great motor

Weaknesses

• Doesn't yet have the skills to be much of a playmaker
• Has never consistently made 3-pointers

Draft prospect outlook

Pro comparison: Mo Williams

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 49 overall (No. 17 SG)

Height: 6'1 ¼" | Weight: 196 pounds | Wingspan: 6'7" | Vertical: 35"

Facts and stats

• Averaged 16.8 PPG, 3.1 APG and 2.8 RPG
• Consensus 2022-23 first-team All-American

Strengths

• Leader, winner, someone who makes a roster more complete due to his mindset and competency
• Toughness is never a question
• Has the shooting mechanics to be a 35% or better 3-point shooter

Weaknesses

• Lacks size
• Isn't going to be much of a penetration threat against NBA-level guards and wings
• Sometimes keeps the ball in his hands too long

Draft prospect outlook

Pro comparison: Quentin Grimes

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 44 overall (No. 16 SG)

Height: 6'5 ¼" | Weight: 195 pounds | Wingspan: 6'7 ¾" | Vertical: 35 ½"

Facts and stats

• Two-time first-team Ohio Valley Conference selection
• Averaged 18.8 PPG and 5.2 RPG as a senior

Strengths

• Ability to knock down mid-range jumpers and three-pointers off different movements and actions
• Terrific feel as a passer, can create for others within the flow of an offense

Weaknesses

• Scoring and finishing around the basket, which could be correlated to his lean frame
• Not quick enough to defend faster guards and is more suited guarding less athletic wings at the next level

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

The former top-ranked prospect from the 2022 recruiting cycle by 247Sports dealt with a right knee injury that forced him to miss significant time this past season. The 6-foot-5 combo guard showed flashes in the limited action he played in on why he was the No. 1 recruit in America before stepping foot on campus. His shot-making ability should translate to the next level and it is considered one of if not his greatest abilities as a player.

Pro comparison: Tyler Herro

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 17 overall (No. 3 SG)

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 pounds

Facts and stats

• Averaged 12.5 points, 1.7 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 17 games (14 starts)

Strengths

• Elite shotmaker who scores in a variety of ways including on contested mid-range jumpers and floaters
• Lethal catch-and-shoot threat with fluid shooting mechanics
• Can impact the game on both sides of the ball with his wingspan and showed flashes of being a two-way player

Weaknesses

• Has a long-and-lean frame and would benefit tremendously from added weight to handle the physicality of the NBA
• Finishing around the rim was an issue and a right knee injury that forced him to miss over half the season limited the explosiveness he showed in high school
• Playmaking and facilitating was something Smith didn't show a ton of at Arkansas and will need to improve to be a true guard at the next level

Draft prospect outlook

Summary

Ohio State has made something of a habit of producing one-and-done players; Sensabaugh is the latest in that fraternity. The Buckeyes are coming off their worst season in 25 years, but it wasn't because of Sensabaugh. The 6-foot-6 wing out of Orlando shot 52.5% from 2-point range and 83.5% from the foul line in addition to his sweet 3-point numbers up top. He took a total of 509 shots in 33 games, making him one of the highest-volume freshmen in the nation. It was a big jump for the 93rd-ranked player coming out of high school.

Pro comparison: Jared Dudley

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 22 overall (No. 8 SF)

Height: 6'6" | Weight: 235 pounds

Facts and stats

• Averaged 16.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG and shot 40.5 3-pt%
• Named to All-Big Ten Freshman Team

Strengths

• Confident shooting stroke, good knack for knowing which shot is the right shot, can make from mid-range and deep without needing a dribble
• At 6-foot-6 and approximately 235 pounds, Sensabaugh is one of the best combos in the '23 draft of brawn and velvety play
• Among the best defensive rebounding guards/wings in this year's crop

Weaknesses

• Can sometimes squeeze the orange too much; will need to ditch his slight ball hog tendencies
• Is not where he should be as an on-ball, one-on-one defender --particularly given his size
• Will need to be a deep study on team defensive concepts with elaborate switching

Draft prospect outlook

Pro comparison: Kevin Huerter

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 34 overall (No. 11 SG)

Height: 6'6" | Weight: 209 pounds | Wingspan: 6'9 ¼" | Vertical: 34.5"

Facts and stats

• First-team All-WCC selection
• Averaged 15.2 PPG and 6.2 RPG

Strengths

• Clean and mechanically sound shooting motion with a very quick and lower release point
• Impactful 3-point shooter who improved his shooting percentage every season on a high number of attempts

Weaknesses

• Lacks elite lateral quickness to keep up with faster guards and struggles defending pick-and-rolls at the point of attack
• Doesn't have a quick first step and relies heavily on floaters and runners instead of attacking the basket directly

Draft prospect outlook

Pro comparison: T.J. Warren

CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 40 overall (No. 14 SF)

Height: 6'6 ½" | Weight: 252 pounds | Wingspan: 7' ¾" | Vertical: 32"

Facts and stats

• Averaged 15.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.5 APG and shot 45.5 3-pt%
• Named to All-SEC first team

Strengths

• Plays to his fortes often, which predominantly includes how to use his physicality in mismatch situations, both in the paint and close to the perimeter
• Has craftiness for his size. Utilizes his touch as a passer often
• 3-point shooting took a spike in his fourth season, so it's fair to see it's now a strength, but evaluators also are expecting him to settle somewhere in the 35-38% range as a pro

Weaknesses

• There are limitations athletically. Is not going to blow by most players at the next level
• May be a half-beat behind defensively, could face issues when asked to guard threes