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Tracking where the top undrafted free agents who did not hear their names called in the 2023 NBA Draft have signed

The names who didn’t get called during the draft are finding their new teams.

The 2023 NBA draft has come and gone, but the draft cycle continues a bit longer as several undrafted free agents find their new homes.

While the following prospects didn’t get to hear their name called by the commissioner or deputy commissioner on Thursday night, they can find solace in the fact that their path to the pros is far from over. It’s not unheard of for an undrafted free agent to carve out a role for themselves in the NBA.

We have seen former undrafted free agent Fred VanVleet make the All-Star name. We also saw several players, such as Lakers rookie Austin Reaves, have valuable roles for their team despite not hearing their names called in the draft.

This season, notable prospects such as Oscar Tshiebwe and Drew Timme will join the fraternity of undrafted basketball players who hope to still make a name for themselves in the NBA.

Several notable international prospects (e.g. Nadir Hifi, Enzo Shahrvin, Tom Digbeu, Nikos Rogkavopoulos, Marek Blazevic, Mario Nakić, Keye Van Der Vuurst and others) were not called and will likely remain overseas.

Meanwhile, some NCAA prospects (Virginia Tech’s Grant Basile, Arizona’s Courtney Ramey, Seton Hall’s KC Ndefo and Purdue NW’s Alou Dillon) will sign deals with teams abroad rather than play in the NBA’s Summer League.

Otherwise, here is where the best remaining prospects have landed so far, according to reports:

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What sort of impact can we expect from Jordan Walsh, the Boston Celtics’ No. 38 pick in the 2023 NBA draft?

A good place to start might be his coach with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Eric Musselman.

What sort of impact can we expect Jordan Walsh, the Boston Celtics‘ No. 38 pick in the 2023 NBA draft? A good place to start might be his coach with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Eric Musselman. According to Musselman, Walsh is an exceptional athlete who can play multiple positions.

The Arkansas coach lauds Walsh’s defensive prowess, describing him as a lockdown defender who can individually guard premier scorers and disrupt passing lanes. Walsh’s defensive skills allow for versatility in defensive game plans, and his rebounding abilities and underrated passing skills will surprise Boston fans.

Musselman also mentions areas for improvement, such as staying out of foul trouble and improving his shooting from beyond the arc.

To hear the finer details of the Razorbacks coach’s assessment of Walsh, take a look at the clip embedded above.

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Fans go crazy for newest Boston Celtic Jordan Walsh at annual youth camp

Fans of the Boston Celtics have embraced Jordan Walsh, the team’s No. 38 pick of the 2023 NBA draft, with open arms.

Fans of the Boston Celtics have embraced Jordan Walsh, the team’s No. 38 pick of the 2023 NBA draft, with open arms, even very young ones such as those who were in attendance for the 2023 Junior Celtics camp the former Arkansas Razorback recently attended as part of his integration into the storied franchise.

The Texan forward has ignited a renewed sense of optimism and anticipation among the younger generation of Celtics fans who are still irked by the team’s decision to trade away veteran point guard Marcus Smart. It also gave many something to look forward to in the Las Vegas Summer League exhibition series kicking off in July.

To see how the attendees at the annual Boston youth basketball camp reacted to seeing Walsh in the flesh for the first time, take a look at the clip embedded below put together by the folks at the CLNS Media “Celtics All Access” YouTube channel.

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What draft assets did the Boston Celtics pick up so far this offseason?

Once the dust settled on the annual ingress of draft prospects to the league, Boston found itself with five more draft picks than when they started. Let’s take a look at each of them.

Pretty much nobody besides the people working in the Boston Celtics’ front office knew the team was going to trade away veteran point guard Marcus Smart ahead of the 2023 NBA draft for Kristaps Porzingis and a pair of first round draft picks.

And even the Celtics’ front office crew did not know the extent to which they would end up trading back in the draft last week to convert one of those two firsts into a total of four second rounders and the pick used to select Jordan Walsh at No. 38 overall. Once the dust settled on the annual ingress of draft prospects to the league, Boston found itself with five more draft picks than when they started.

Let’s take a look at each of them.

Getting to know Jordan Walsh, the Boston Celtics’ 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft

We are just starting to learn about who the Boston Celtics’ 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft is in former Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jordan Walsh.

We are just starting to learn about who the Boston Celtics‘ 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft is in former Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jordan Walsh, but a recent spate of interviews has helped fans with that process. One such talk was held with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning, who caught up with Celtics rookie draft pick for an exclusive interview after his Junior Celtics appearance on this past Tuesday afternoon.

Manning and Walsh talked about the Texan wing’s goals for the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League and his rookie season with Boston beyond it, his mentorship from UConn standout Charlie Villanueva and another Dallas basketball star in former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart departing from Boston as he arrives. They even get into why he chose to wear No. 27.

Check out the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say about his new team and future with the Celtics.

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WATCH: Brandon Miller is already having fun with Charlotte Hornets

Brandon Miller can’t wait to take the court with his new team!

Former Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller was selected second overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA draft. Miller’s selection was interesting since everyone knew the Spurs would select Victor Wembanyama first overall. It just added to the second-pick drama.

Miller joins a young core in Charlotte with a lot to look forward to in the near future. He is expected to play a pivotal role in the franchise immediately.

In a short video shared on Twitter by the Hornets, Miller can be seen with Nick Smith, Charlotte’s other first-round pick, enjoying the facilities, taking photos and spending time in their new community.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Miller and other former Alabama players in the NBA.

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Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney show off their jersey numbers

Alabama basketball shares Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney’s new NBA numbers

Last Thursday, [autotag]Brandon Miller[/autotag] and [autotag]Noah Clowney[/autotag] became the first duo of Alabama basketball players to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft since 1995 when Jason Caffey and Antonio McDyess did it. The Charlotte Hornets selected Miller and the Brooklyn Nets chose Clowney.

However, the similarities don’t stop there as Miller and McDyess were both the No. 2 overall picks, the highest in program history. Caffey was then selected 20th overall in 1995 while Clowney went 21st overall this year, resulting in nearly identical drafts 28 years apart.

Today, Alabama basketball shared pictures to social media of Clowney and Miller both in their new uniforms and NBA numbers. Miller will wear No. 24 for the Hornets while Clowney will wear No. 21 for the Nets. The 2023-2024 NBA schedule has not been released yet, but both the Nets and Hornets are in the Eastern Conference and will face off at least three times next season.

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Jordan Walsh brings plenty to the Boston Celtics from the 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft

Standing at 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, Walsh brings athleticism and defense to a Boston roster in need of his help.

Jordan Walsh, a 19-year-old wing out of Arkansas, was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft after Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens traded back from No. 25 in the first round several times to add to the team’s trove of assets.

Standing at 6 feet, 7 inches with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, Walsh brings athleticism and defense to a Boston roster in need of his help after the trade that sent veteran point guard Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards. The former Razorback has shown versatility in guarding both perimeter players and those around the rim, but he has some work to do to get his jumper right at the next level.

To hear more about what Walsh brings to the Celtics, check out the clip embedded below courtesy of the folks at the NESN YouTube channel.

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Chris Forsberg, Brian Robb react to the Boston Celtics drafting Jordan Walsh

Known for his defense, hustle, measurables, scoring ability, and versatility, Walsh’s addition could shake up the team’s dynamic in a major way next season.

The Boston Celtics moved up from No. 35 to No. 25 in the draft as part of the trade that brought Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis to the team. They traded back several times to pick up more assets before settling on Jordan Walsh, the Celtics’ surprising 38th overall pick.

To get a handle on this new addition to the ball club, the host of the CLNS Media “Winning Plays” podcast, Brian Robb, and NBA Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg break down Walsh’s game and discuss his potential contributions to the evolving Celtics squad in the looming 2023-24 campaign.

Known for his defense, hustle, measurables, scoring ability and versatility, Walsh’s addition could shake up the team’s dynamic in a major way next season.

Check out the clip embedded above to uncover the potential this promising rookie brings to Boston.

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Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

In a Monday press conference from Houston’s NBA home of Toyota Center, newly drafted rookie Cam Whitmore (No. 20 in the 2023 first round) offered perspective on joining the Rockets along with some expectations for his rookie season of 2023-24 and beyond.

Whitmore took the stage alongside head coach Ime Udoka, general manager Rafael Stone, and fellow rookie Amen Thompson (No. 4). He was in a great mood all day, even after the unexpected draft-night slide that pushed him to Houston’s second selection.

“I told them, I wanted to be here,” Thompson said in an interview with courtside reporter Vanessa Richardson of Rockets television partner AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

“I wanted to be in Houston,” he said. “I was working out after that, we met, and I told them that this is where I wanted to be. The fit, the people, I fell in love with the people right then and there. They were just very respectful. They just felt cool. I was just so comfortable.”

Here’s a roundup of everything Whitmore told reporters on Monday. With Thompson and Whitmore leading the way, Houston’s 2023 summer league roster begins play on Friday, July 7, in Las Vegas.