2023 NBA Draft Prospects
May 11, 2023, 4:47 PM | Updated: Jun 21, 2023, 4:27 pm
Adam Silver (L), Commissioner of the NBA poses for a photo with one of the top 2023 draft prospects Victor Wembanyama (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22nd, and with the Utah Jazz owning three first round picks, they’ll be working out a large number of prospects.
Though the Jazz aren’t announcing workouts for the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s safe to assume they’ll get a close-up look at several dozen players projected all across the board.
Victor Wembanyama is widely expected to be the top overall pick, but there are numerous talented draft prospects that will be available 1-60 that have the opportunity to change the fortune for a franchise.
The Jazz own their own ninth pick, the 16th pick via the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the 28th pick via the Philadelphia 76ers.
With that in mind, here are the in-depth looks at prospects that will be candidates to join the Jazz in the upcoming draft.
2023 NBA Draft Prospects
Ausar Thompson: G – Overtime Elite
Averages: 16.3 ppg | 7.1 RPG | 6.1 APG | 48 FG% | 29 3Pt % | 66 FT%
What are your thoughts on Ausar Thompson @utahjazz fans?https://t.co/m8QQl90Jmu
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) June 13, 2023
Jarace Walker: F – Houston
Averages: 11.2 ppg | 6.8 RPG | 1.8 APG | 46 FG% | 34 3Pt % | 66 FT%
Jarace Walker announced that he'll soon workout for the @utahjazz.
What does he offer, and will he even be on the board at 9?#TakeNote https://t.co/iKjrqavyKx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 8, 2023
Cam Whitmore: Wing – Villanova
Averages: 12.5 ppg | 5.3 RPG | 0.7 APG | 47 FG% | 34 3Pt % | 70 FT%
Cam Whitmore has perhaps the highest ceiling of any player that could potentially fall to the @utahjazz in the NBA Draft. #TakeNote https://t.co/Gx2B3SOsfk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 31, 2023
Gradey Dick: Wing – Kansas
Averages: 14.1 ppg | 5.1 RPG | 1.7 APG | 44 FG% | 40 3Pt % | 85 FT%
Gradey Dick tends to be one of the more polarizing players in the draft, but he's projected to go directly within the @utahjazz first two picks.
Would he fit in Utah?#TakeNotehttps://t.co/fHkzsvI8rg
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 30, 2023
Nick Smith Jr.: G – Arkansas
Averages: 12.5 ppg | 1.6 RPG | 1.7 APG | 37 FG% | 33 3Pt % | 74 FT%
Nick Smith Jr. was the top high school prospect to play college basketball last season.
Can the @RazorbackMBB guard live up to his high ranking in the NBA?#TakeNote | @utahjazz https://t.co/GVX9peabq1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 18, 2023
Jett Howard: Wing – Michigan
Averages: 14.2 ppg | 2.8 RPG | 2.0 APG | 41 FG% | 36 3Pt % | 80 FT%
The NBA Draft Lottery is 4 days away.
Let's look at @umichbball sharpshooter Jett Howard, and how he projects as a draft prospect for the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/o9o7RXjbds
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 12, 2023
Jalen Hood-Schifino: PG – Indiana
Averages: 13.5 ppg | 4.1 RPG | 3.7 APG | 41 FG% | 33 3Pt % | 77 FT%
The @utahjazz will need more point guard help next season.
Could rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino be the answer in the NBA draft?#takenote https://t.co/3Nbb1KKn0j
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 11, 2023
Brice Sensabaugh: G/F – Ohio State
Averages: 16.3 ppg | 5.4 RPG | 1.2 APG | 48 FG% | 40 3Pt % | 83 FT%
Brice Sensabaugh was one of the best scorers in all of college basketball as a freshman.
Would he fit with the @utahjazz in the #NBADraft?#TakeNote https://t.co/e8cJ8Ww9sS
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 10, 2023
Kobe Bufkin: G – Michigan
Averages: 14.0 ppg | 4.5 RPG | 2.9 APG | 48 FG% | 35 3Pt % | 84 FT%
Kobe Bufkin is one of the NBA Draft's quickest risers.
Could he sneak into the lottery, and would he fit with the @utahjazz? #TakeNote https://t.co/ZDsHfDm18J
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 9, 2023
Taylor Hendricks: F/C – Central Florida
Averages: 15.1 ppg | 7.0 RPG | 1.4 APG | 47 FG% | 39 3Pt % | 78 FT%
Taylor Hendricks is one of the fastest risers in the NBA Draft.
Would he be a fit for the @utahjazz at number 9?#TakeNote https://t.co/eLA4rGFiSd
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 8, 2023
Keyonte George: G – Baylor
Averages: 15.3 ppg | 4.2 RPG | 2.8 APG | 37 FG% | 33 3Pt % | 79 FT%
Keyonte George has the making of an elite scorer in the NBA.
Would he fit the @utahjazz in the NBA draft?#takenote https://t.co/ovaXbgZAmp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 4, 2023
Cason Wallace: PG – Kentucky
Averages: 11.7 ppg | 3.7 RPG | 4.3 APG | 44 FG% | 34 3Pt % | 75 FT%
Cason Wallace is often projected as the ninth pick to the @utahjazz in the upcoming NBA draft.
What does the @KentuckyMBB guard offer, and would he fit the Jazz's needs?#TakeNote https://t.co/7gGQpYG4eP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2023
Anthony Black: G – Arkansas
Averages: 12.8 ppg | 5.1 RPG | 3.9 APG | 45 FG% | 30 3Pt % | 70 FT%
Let’s begin our look at the 2023 NBA Draft with @RazorbackMBB star freshman Anthony Black, and how he’d fit with the @utahjazz.#TakeNote https://t.co/yKpfDMueMU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2023
The 2023 NBA Draft will be held on July 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
