Oldest players in the 2023 NBA Draft: Trayce-Jackson Davis among upperclassmen prospects likely to be selected

In the era of one-and-done prospects leaping to NBA stardom after their freshman seasons in college, upperclassmen are often overlooked in the NBA Draft process. History shows that shouldn't be the case.

This past season, Thunder guard Jalen Williams and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard were among the league's most impressive rookie standouts after playing three and four years of college ball, respectively. Look back even further and Draymond Green, who turned 23 toward the end of his rookie season, is one of the most recent examples of a successful upperclassman selected in the NBA Draft.

This year, Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis is among the upperclassmen that should not be overlooked in the draft process. Jackson, 23, is one of the oldest players that will hear their name called on draft night, but he should make an immediate impact at the next level.

The Sporting News looks at where Jackson-Davis' age measures among some of the biggest names to know at the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Oldest players in the 2023 NBA Draft

Below is a list of some of the oldest players in the 2023 NBA Draft class. The list consists of players that appear on the big board of The Sporting News' NBA Draft analyst Kyle Irving and few other players of note.

Not all draft-eligible prospects were considered when compiling the list of oldest players.

Heading the list is Kentucky center Oscar Tshiebwe, who is projected to be selected in the late second round or go undrafted. Tshiebwe, who was born in late November 1999, will turn 24 during his rookie season.