Pro Comparisons for Top 2023 NBA Draft Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Sarah Rodriguez Bilal Coulibaly —Metropolitans 92, SF
Mock Draft Projection: No. 10 (Dallas Mavericks)
Pro Comparison: O.G. Anunoby
Coulibaly has risen into the top-10 discussion, with teams buying into the athleticism, length, shot-making and defense that have made Anunoby such a valued role player.
Cason Wallace —Kentucky, PG
Mock Draft Projection: No. 15 (Atlanta Hawks)
Pro Comparison: Jrue Holiday
Wallace has been compared to Holiday since high school, as he possesses the same controlled pace, three-level shot-making, IQ and pesky defense.
Taylor Hendricks — Central Florida, PF
Mock Draft Projection: No. 7(Indiana Pacers)
Pro Comparison: Dorian Finney-Smith
Finney-Smith has emerged as a valuable three-and-D power forward, which will be Hendricks' projected archetype after he shot 39.4 percent from deep, averaged 1.7 blocks and flashed the mobility to guard away from the basket.
Jalen Hood-Schifino — Indiana, PG/SG
Mock Draft Projection: No. 14 (New Orleans Pelicans)
Pro Comparison: Spencer Dinwiddie
Hood-Schifino matches Dinwiddie's size, three-level scoring and limited athletic ability, while both offer enough passing skill to operate as point guards.
Kobe Bufkin — Michigan, PG/SG
Mock Draft Projection: No. 13 (Toronto Raptors)
Pro Comparison: Derrick White
Bufkin offers White's combo guard versatility with three-level shot-making and efficient finishing, plus strong defensive instincts guarding the perimeter.
Keyonte George — Baylor, SG
Mock Draft Projection: No. 17(Los Angeles Lakers)
Pro Comparison: Cole Anthony
Like Anthony, George will be valued most for his self-creation, shot-making skill and confidence, making him better suited for a scoring role than lead guard.
Jordan Hawkins — Connecticut, SG
Mock Draft Projection: No. 16 (Utah Jazz)
Pro Comparison: Malik Beasley
Like Beasley, Hawkins will stick and be coveted strictly for his shot-making, especially his ability to shoot off screens and drill jumpers within the flow of any offense