Best undrafted players in 2023 NBA Draft: Markquis Nowell, Terquavion Smith among notable prospects not picked

Gilbert McGregor

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While 58 players realized their lifelong dream of hearing their name called during the 2023 NBA Draft, there were a number of notable players that will have to realize the dream a different way after going undrafted.

As we've learned recently through Fred VanVleet's All-Star campaign and the Heat's reliance on contributors like Caleb Martin, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent during their 2023 NBA Finals run, going undrafted doesn't mean a player can't be impactful in the NBA.

Who will be among the next group of undrafted players to take an unconventional path to make their mark in the NBA? The Sporting News is tracking the landing spots for notable undrafted players.

MORE: Grades & analysis for every pick in Round 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft

Which undrafted players have signed NBA deals?

Below, find a list of some of the most notable undrafted players to sign deals with NBA teams. Click on the player's name for more information on their reported signing.

This year, teams can have three players on two-way contracts, up from two in previous years. Exhibit 10 contracts often equate to Summer League appearances and a training camp invite before the player moves to a team's G League affiliate. If a player has just signed a Summer League or training camp deal, we have noted that as well.

Player School/Club Team Contract
Brendan Adams George Washington Timberwolves Summer League
Marcus Bagley Arizona State 76ers Exhibit 10
Charles Bediako Alabama Spurs Standard
Leaky Black North Carolina Hornets Two-Way
Marcus Carr Texas Suns Summer League
Colin Castleton Florida Lakers Two-Way
Ricky Council IV Arkansas 76ers Two-Way
Caleb Daniels Villanova Heat Training Camp
Antoine Davis Detroit Mercy Trail Blazers Exhibit 10
Tosan Evbuomwan Princeton Pistons Exhibit 10
Alex Fudge Florida Lakers Exhibit 10
Wendell Green Jr. Auburn Cavaliers Summer League
Joey Hauser Michigan State Jazz Two-Way
D'Moi Hodge Missouri Lakers Two-Way
Javan Johnson DePaul Warriors Standard
Nate Laszewski Notre Dame Pacers Summer League
Jaylen Martin Overtime Elite Knicks Two-Way
Mike Miles Jr, TCU Mavericks Two-Way
Omari Moore San Jose State Bucks Two-Way
Miles Norris Santa Barbara Hawks Two-Way
Pete Nance North Carolina Cavaliers Exhibit 10
Markquis Nowell Kansas State Raptors Two-Way
Drew Peterson USC Heat Exhibit 10
Craig Porter Jr. Wichita State Cavaliers Two-Way
Sir'Jabari Rice Texas Spurs Two-Way
Malachi Smith Gonzaga Trail Blazers Exhibit 10
Terquavion Smith NC State 76ers Two-Way
Adama Sanogo UConn Bulls Two-Way
Oscar Tshiebwe Kentucky Pacers Two-Way
Drew Timme Gonzaga Bucks Exhibit 10
Jacob Toppin Kentucky Knicks Two-Way
Azuolas Tubelis Arizona 76ers Two-Way
Jordan Walker UAB Mavericks Standard

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.