Editor’s note: This story was originally published prior to the NBA Draft and has been updated.
Missouri senior forward Kobe Brown is a fascinating sleeper available in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Brown averaged 15.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 45.5 percent on 3-pointers last season. He also added 1.5 steals per game and was named First-Team All-SEC in 2023.
After the season ended, Brown immediately became focused on turning pro.
“I really didn’t take but a day or so off,” Brown told For The Win during a recent interview. “I tried to keep things going because I knew this process was going to be a very crucial part of everything. It’s been really great. A lot of discipline.”
Brown says that the offseason has included “a lot of self-improvement” and training in the months leading up to the draft on June 22. Soon, he will learn where he will begin his professional career.
Although he wasn’t included as a projected first-round pick in our latest consensus mock draft, Brown could outperform his draft position and soon provide tremendous value for whatever team selects him. His highest ranking in any mock draft is No. 35 overall, per HoopsHype.
Until then, here are four of the most important things you need to know about Brown.
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