NBA Draft prospects 2023: Final big board of top 60 players overall, ranked with NBA player comparisons

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The long-awaited, highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft is almost here.

Just days away from hearing Victor Wembanyama's name called by the Spurs with the No. 1 pick, the rest of the draft is filled with uncertainty behind the generational prospect.

G League Ignite's Scoot Henderson and Alabama's Brandon Miller are still jockeying for the No. 2 pick. College stars like Villanova's Cam Whitmore and Houston's Jarace Walker are trying to supplant the Overtime Elite twins, Amen and Ausar Thompson for picks Nos. 4 and 5. And after that group, the rest of the lottery and draft board is as wide open as it has ever been.

To help you get a better understanding of each prospect, we have you covered with our final big board of the 2023 NBA Draft cycle. Prospects are broken down into digestible tiers, and each player is accompanied by an NBA comparison to give you an idea of their individual playstyles.

So without further ado, where does each prospect land after the season, NBA Draft Combine, and individual team workouts?

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NBA Draft Prospects 2023: Big Board of Top 60 players

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Tier 1: The Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes

Rank Player Position Age Class Height/Weight Team Plays Like
1. Victor Wembanyama C 19 7-4, 210 lbs. Metropolitans 92 (France) Victor Wembanyama

1. Victor Wembanyama, Metropolitans 92 (France)

Somehow, Wembanyama exceeded the lofty expectations in his final season playing for the Metropolitans 92. He's drained one-legged 3s. He's guarded five players on a single possession. He's denied dunkers at the rim. He's crossed up smaller guards, split double teams, and rained down smooth contested jumpers. There really isn't much the 7-foot-4 marvel can't do. He's not only a generational talent and the sure-fire top pick in this draft, he's also the single-best draft prospect since LeBron James back in 2003.

Tier 2: The battle for the No. 2 pick

Rank Player Position Age Class Height/Weight Team Plays Like
2. Scoot Henderson G 19 6-2, 195 lbs. G League Ignite Russell Westbrook
3. Brandon Miller F 20 FR 6-9, 200 lbs. Alabama Paul George

2. Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite

Already an elite NBA-level athlete with off-the-charts explosiveness, Henderson should find comfort playing at the NBA level from Day 1. Although his injury-riddled season was cut short thanks to a series of setbacks including a nasal fracture, concussion and ankle injury, make no mistake — Henderson is special. In almost any other year, he would be a bonafide, legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick.

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3. Brandon Miller, Alabama

With elite size (6-9, 200 pounds, 6-11 wingspan), Miller projects as a prototypical modern wing scorer. Equally as comfortable coming off screens, popping as a screener or hitting off the bounce, Miller is already an NBA-caliber shot-maker. It's impossible to watch Miller's game and not see a little bit of Brandon Ingram in his natural ability to score from all over the floor with that size and length.

FULL SCOUTING REPORT: Why Alabama star Brandon Miller could be No. 2 overall

Tier 3: Potential lottery picks

Rank Player Position Age Class Height/Weight Team Plays Like
4. Cam Whitmore F 18 FR 6-7, 232 lbs. Villanova Aaron Gordon
5. Jarace Walker F 19 FR 6-8, 240 lbs. Houston Shawn Marion
6. Amen Thompson G 20 6-7, 202 lbs. Overtime Elite John Wall
7. Ausar Thompson G 20 6-7, 207 lbs. Overtime Elite Andre Iguodala
8. Anthony Black G 19 FR 6-7, 198 lbs. Arkansas Josh Giddey
9. Gradey Dick F 19 FR 6-8, 205 lbs. Kansas Klay Thompson
10. Cason Wallace G 19 FR 6-4,193 lbs. Kentucky Jrue Holiday
11. Taylor Hendricks F 19 FR 6-9, 210 lbs. UCF Rashard Lewis
12. Jalen Hood-Schifino G 20 FR 6-6, 215 lbs. Indiana Deron Williams
13. Jordan Hawkins G 21 SO 6-5, 195 lbs. UConn Jordan Clarkson
14. Keyonte George G 19 FR 6-5, 185 lbs. Baylor Malik Monk
15. Jett Howard F 20 FR 6-8, 215 lbs. Michigan Saddiq Bey
16. Kobe Bufkin G 19 SO 6-4, 195 lbs. Michigan Terry Rozier
17. Bilal Coulibaly G 18 6-6, 194 lbs. Metropolitans 92 (France) RJ Barrett
18. Dereck Lively II C 19 FR 7-1, 230 lbs. Duke Nic Claxton
19. Nick Smith Jr. G 19 FR 6-5, 185 lbs. Arkansas Tyrese Maxey
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4. Cam Whitmore, Villanova

Whitmore's bullying physicality is his greatest strength and he will not be intimated or overpowered at the next level. Although his freshman season was delayed by thumb surgery and he didn't consistently produce at the level that was expected upon his return, the flashes were bright enough to see his high ceiling of potential. He's a force around the basket and dunks everything. The Big East Rookie of the Year projects at a minimum to be a high-level, tough-nosed versatile defender.

5. Jarace Walker, Houston

Walker's physical tools are his biggest asset as a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward with a reported 7-foot-2 wingspan. When you factor in his fluid mobility, lateral quickness for his size, and pure athleticism, the 19-year-old is the exact archetype of what NBA teams are looking for in a power forward in today's NBA. Walker has emerged as one of the best all-around defenders in his draft class with the physicality and length to anchor the paint. He also has the much-coveted foot speed to hold his own on switches.

6. Amen Thompson, Overtime Elite

Amen is a two-way threat as an explosive athlete and disruptive defender. His growth as a playmaker elevated his draft stock, even if there are still lingering questions about his jump shot. While the shot is a work in progress, Amen sees the floor well and is a creative passer with great instincts.

7. Ausar Thompson, Overtime Elite

Ausar is the second Thompson twin projected to be selected in the top 10 of this year's draft. He filled out his trophy case over the Overtime Elite season, earning regular season MVP, Finals MVP, and a championship with the City Reapers. Like his brother, Ausar is an explosive athlete who cuts through defenses off of the dribble to get to the rim. He is a swarming and versatile defender and his playmaking grew considerably during this past season.

MORE: Get to know the Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar

8. Anthony Black, Arkansas

As a 6-foot-7, 198-pound guard, Black has the versatility to defend any perimeter player. Black is a suffocating on-ball defender who works relentlessly around ball screens. He's a deflection machine with long arms and quick hands, using great anticipation to come up with steals or blocks.

On offense, passing is Black's strong suit. Despite being 19 years old, he plays with the poise of a veteran. You can't speed him up. He already operates pick-and-rolls at a high level, seeing the floor with elite court vision to make intelligent reads for easy looks.

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9. Gradey Dick, Kansas

Dick is one of the best 3-point shooters in the country and at 6-8, it's easy to see why NBA teams would consider him a lottery pick. The freshman wing is a flamethrower, knocking down 39.9 percent of his 5.8 3-point attempts per game. With a smooth, high release, Dick only needs a split-second to get his shot off against even the tightest defense. He already has NBA range and during his freshman season, he proved there is no 3-point shot he can't make. 

FULL SCOUTING REPORT: Can Gradey Dick be the next Klay Thompson?

10. Cason Wallace, Kentucky

The 19-year-old is the type of reliable playmaker, tenacious perimeter defender, and developing scorer that any guard-needy team should be trying to target. With recent success stories like Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, Tyler Herro, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De'Aaron Fox, Jamal Murray and Devin Booker, Wallace is looking like the next Kentucky guard whose game should translate to the next level.

The rest of Tier 3

Hendricks is a modern-day stretch four with the ability to knock down 3s and defend the paint and wings. Hood-Schifino is a pick-and-roll maestro with a confident midrange jumper. Hawkins is one of the best pure shooters in this class, as evidenced by shooting 50 percent from 3 to lead UConn to a National Championship. George is a pro-caliber shot creator and shot maker. 

Outside of the lottery-ranked players, Howard is a sharpshooting forward with 3-and-D potential. Bufkin's playmaking ability as a combo guard as made him a late riser. Coulibaly is Wembanyama's teammate in France and a jack-of-all-trades prospect with a ton of upside potential. Lively is the best rim-running big in this class and the best rim protector not named Wembanyama. Smith Jr. had his freshman season derailed by injuries but projects as a prolific three-level scorer.

Tier 4: Mid-to-late First Round

Rank Player Position Age Class Height/Weight Team Plays Like
20. Leonard Miller F 19 6-10, 210 lbs. G League Ignite Jarred Vanderbilt
21. Colby Jones G 21 JR 6-6, 205 lbs. Xavier Josh Hart
22. Brice Sensabaugh F 19 FR 6-6, 235 lbs. Ohio State Eric Gordon
23. Dariq Whitehead F 18 FR 6-7, 220 lbs. Duke Gary Trent Jr.
24. Kris Murray F 22 JR 6-8, 220 lbs. Iowa Cam Johnson
25. GG Jackson F 18 FR 6-9, 215 lbs. South Carolina Marcus Morris
26. Noah Clowney F 18 FR 6-10, 210 lbs. Alabama Mo Bamba
27. Olivier-Maxence Prosper F 20 JR 6-8, 230 lbs. Marquette Jaden McDaniels
28. Rayan Rupert F 19 6-7, 190 lbs. NZ Breakers (Australia) Nic Batum
29. Brandin Podziemski G 20 SO 6-5, 206 lbs. Santa Clara Bogdan Bogdanovic
30. Trayce Jackson-Davis F 23 SR 6-9, 245 lbs. Indiana Thaddeus Young
31. Maxwell Lewis F 20 SO 6-7, 195 lbs. Pepperdine Kelly Oubre Jr.
32. Jaime Jaquez Jr. F 22 SR 6-7, 220 lbs. UCLA Tobias Harris
33. Julian Strawther F 21 JR 6-7, 205 lbs. Gonzaga Trey Murphy III
34. Ben Sheppard G 21 SR 6-6, 190 lbs. Belmont Quentin Grimes
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Tier 4 rundown: Miller excelled in his role as a high-energy forward with the Ignite this past season. Jones is the type of plug-and-play upperclassman who could enter a playoff rotation today. Sensabaugh is a pure bucket-getter from all three levels. Whitehead would be in Tier 3 if not for two foot surgeries and a knee injury in the past year. Prosper and Podziemski were the two biggest winners of the NBA Combine, raising their stock into the first round.

The group of Jackson-Davis, Jaquez Jr., Strawther, and Sheppard should all appeal to the contenders in the late first round as instant impact players.

The Best of the Rest

Rank Player Position Age Class Height/Weight Team Plays Like
35. Marcus Sasser G 22 SR 6-2, 185 lbs. Houston Eric Bledsoe
36. Sidy Cissoko G 19 6-8, 200 lbs. G League Ignite Caleb Martin
37. Jalen Wilson F 22 JR 6-8, 225 lbs. Kansas Bruce Brown
38. Amari Bailey G 19 FR 6-5, 185 lbs. UCLA Derrick White
39. James Nnaji C 18 7-0, 250 lbs. FC Barcelona (Spain) Mitchell Robinson
40. Andre Jackson Jr. G 21 JR 6-6, 210 lbs. UConn Kyle Anderson
41. Jordan Walsh F 19 FR 6-7, 205 lbs. Arkansas Herb Jones
42. Tristan Vukcevic F 20 7-0, 230 lbs. KK Partizan (Serbia) Danilo Gallinari
43. Seth Lundy F 23 SR 6-6, 220 lbs. Penn State Moses Moody
44. Terquavion Smith G 20 SO 6-4, 165 lbs. NC State Lou Williams
45. Julian Phillips F 19 FR 6-8, 198 lbs. Tennessee Derrick Jones Jr.
46. Keyontae Johnson F 23 SR 6-6, 230 lbs. Kansas State Talen Horton-Tucker
47. Chris Livingston F 19 FR 6-6, 220 lbs. Kentucky Josh Jackson
48. Jordan Miller G 23 SR 6-7, 195 lbs. Miami Josh Richardson
49. Jaylen Clark G 21 JR 6-5, 210 lbs. UCLA Romeo Langford
50. Kobe Brown F 23 SR 6-8, 250 lbs. Missouri James Johnson
51. Ricky Council IV G 21 JR 6-5, 210 lbs. Arkansas Austin Rivers
52. Jalen Slawson F 23 SR 6-7, 215 lbs. Furman Jalen Williams
53. Toumani Camara F 23 JR 6-8, 220 lbs. Dayton Trey Lyles
54. Adama Sanogo C 21 JR 6-9, 245 lbs. UConn Kevon Looney
55. Mouhamed Gueye C 20 SO 6-11, 210 lbs. Washington State Jaxson Hayes
56. Jalen Pickett G 23 SR 6-4, 209 lbs. Penn State Patrick Beverley
57. Tosan Evbuomwan F 22 SR 6-8, 217 lbs. Princeton Jeremy Sochan
58. Isaiah Wong G 22 JR 6-4, 184 lbs. Miami Austin Reaves
59. Oscar Tshiebwe C 23 SR 6-9, 260 lbs. Kentucky DeJuan Blair
60. Emoni Bates F 19 SO 6-10, 170 lbs. Eastern Michigan Cam Thomas
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"The Best of the Rest" rundown: I'm still convinced Wilson will work his way into an NBA rotation based on his motor alone. Bailey is a player to watch as a former top prospect in his high school class. Vukcevic is an extremely skilled big man from Serbia... heard that before? Jackson Jr., Lundy and Miller are a trio of upperclassmen who are also capable of playing minutes for a winning team. Walsh and Livingston were surprising freshmen declarations for the draft but are both athletic forwards whose ceilings will be determined by the growth of their offensive games.

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.