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Brooklyn Nets projected to take Jett Howard with 21st overall pick

Per HoopsHype, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to take Jett Howard with the 21st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

The Brooklyn Nets have some important decisions to make when the 2023 NBA Draft comes around less than two weeks from now. They have two first-round picks and with one of them, 21st overall, they are projected to select Michigan wing Jett Howard according to to a recent article by Michael Scotto and Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype.

Howard, 20, averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Due to his ability to shoot and make plays thanks to his ball-handling, Howard was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and the All-Big Ten third team.

Some of Howard’s weaknesses include his struggles to defend the basketball at the point of attack and not being an elite level athlete. Brooklyn has more than enough wings on the roster, but if they’re looking to trade Dorian Finney-Smith and/or Royce O’Neale and are able to do so, Howard could be someone worth considering for the near future if he develops.

Here is a video breakdown of Howard by Adam Spinella:

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Warriors stick with Michigan’s Jett Howard in Rookie Wire’s latest mock draft 5.0

In his freshman season with Michigan, Jett Howard averaged 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc.

With the early entry withdrawal deadline officially passed, the upcoming 2023 NBA draft took another step closer. With draft season heating up, mock drafts are beginning to catch fire.

Several different prospects have been linked to the Warriors in mock drafts throughout the pre-draft process. In the latest mock draft 5.0 from Rookie Wire, the Warriors landed a familiar face. For the second time, Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire penned Michigan’s Jett Howard with the No. 19 overall selection in the 2023 edition of the draft. Howard was mocked to the Warriors in Rookie Wire’s 4.0 mock draft.

According to Taylor, a sharpshooter like Howard landing with the Warriors alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole could seem “unfair.”

Via Rookie Wire:

Adding Howard, regarded as one of the top shooters in the draft, to the Warriors would seem a bit unfair given their roster of marksmen. But it is something that even the Warriors could use more of. He has shown he can do more than just shoot, though, that will be that skill that teams covet in this range. Howard will work out with the Magic on Saturday, so his range could be higher than this spot.

During his freshman season at Michigan, the son of longtime NBA forward and current coach of the Wolverines, Juwan Howard, 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc to go along with 2.8 rebounds and two assists in 31.8 minutes per contest.

The 6-foot-8 forward showed off a smooth jumper in the Big 10, hitting nearly three 3-pointers per game. Howard was named to the All-Big 10 Freshman Team and earned All-Big 10 Third-Team honors in his first season of college hoops. 

Howard turned in a career performance against the Iowa Hawkeyes, scoring 34 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the floor with 7 made 3-pointers.

Coming out of high school at IMG Academy, Howard was a four-star recruit that made an appearance in the Jordan Brand Classic game. Howard was also named MVP of the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic.

Along with Howard, players like Duke’s Dereck Lively II and Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino have been popular names linked to the Warriors throughout mock draft season.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: 58 projections after the early entry withdrawal deadline

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline.

The NBA pre-draft process crossed another important checkpoint on the schedule with the early entry withdrawal deadline coming and going this week.

Prospects had the opportunity to test the waters and meet with teams to gain feedback on their potential draft stock. To maintain their remaining college eligibility, they had to withdraw from consideration by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The deadline saw several potential second-round picks withdraw from the draft and return to school. With name, image and likeness playing a prevalent role in college basketball, players were likely swayed to stay one more year to work on their games and capitalize financially.

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The 2024 draft is also projected to be weaker than in past years, which also may have played a role in some players opting against turning pro. They likely believe they will have a greater chance of being a first-round pick next year.

With several players off the board, teams can prioritize workouts and interviews with those individuals remaining in the draft. As a result, players’ stock will continue to fluctuate with less than three weeks to go until the draft.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline. Team needs were taken into consideration for these picks.

Where Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin go in latest NBA mock draft

Both of these landing spots make sense.

On Wednesday, ESPN put out an updated 2023 NBA mock draft ($). Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo waited for the combine to finish and pro days to be done to see how they would impact the NBA draft.

If you were curious to see where Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard may go on June 22, according to ESPN, both are on the outside looking in at being lottery picks.

The first Michigan player off the board in this specific mock was Kobe Bufkin at No. 16 to the Utah Jazz.

Bufkin looks to be well-established in this range of the draft, having set himself apart somewhat as a two-way contributor who can fulfill a range of needs in the backcourt. He measured well for a combo guard at north of 6-foot-4 barefoot, which helps him comparatively in this range, where his well-roundedness becomes a strong sell. Bufkin is in play for teams beginning in the late lottery and at this point would seem firmly entrenched in the top 20.

This appears to be a popular spot for Bufkin according to draft experts. I’ve seen him land with the Jazz in multiple mock drafts, even weeks ago. Bufkin was one of the most improved players in all of college last season. He became the go-to guy in the Wolverines’ offense. During his sophomore campaign, he averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and shot 35.5% from behind the arc.

Jett Howard isn’t too far behind Bufkin. They have him going No. 18 — to his father’s former team — the Miami Heat.

Howard is a bit of a polarizing prospect in this class, as he seems to have some real fans in NBA front offices, but also some teams weren’t impressed at all with what they saw from him in Big Ten play as he was playing hurt. The way Howard shot the ball at the CAA pro day served as a good reminder for teams of the coveted role he can play, as there’s clearly more to his game than just his jumper. He’ll have to continue to perform well on the private workout circuit to solidify his standing.

This pick would make sense with the Heat having a ton of familiarity with the Howard family. Juwan Howard coached Miami as an assistant coach for multiple seasons and the Heat brass know exactly what they would be getting out of the youngest Howard. In his lone season in Ann Arbor, Howard averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, two assists, and shot 36.8% from 3.

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Warriors land Michigan’s Jett Howard in Rookie Wire’s mock draft 4.0

Jett Howard averaged 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep during his freshman season with the Wolverines.

With their title defense coming to an end with a second-round playoff exit, it’s time for the Golden State Warriors to turn their attention to the offseason. With the offseason headlined by questions about key figures like Bob Myers and Draymond Green, the Warriors must also keep an eye on the upcoming NBA draft. 

With the 2023 draft order set by the recent lottery, mock draft season is beginning to heat up. After the San Antonio Spurs landed the No. 1 overall pick at the draft lottery on Monday, Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire dropped his latest mock draft. 

With the No. 19 overall selection, the Warriors landed Michigan’s Jett Howard in Taylor’s post-lottery mock. According to Taylor, the Warriors could be getting a player with scoring and shooting ability. 

Via Rookie Wire:

Howard, the son of Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard, is considered a first-round pick this year given his ability as a scorer and shooter. He has a great shooting form and can launch quickly, which will certainly be something the Warriors could use. His shooting will be what draws teams in but he has shown the ability to penetrate the paint and finish. He is projected to be a mid-to-late first-rounder this year and the Warriors could be a potential destination for him.

Read Taylor’s full mock draft via Rookie Wire here.

On the way to winning All-Big Ten team honors in his first season in Ann Arbor, Howard averaged 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep. The 6-foot-8 shooter hit 2.7 3-pointers on 7.3 attempts per contest. Howard added 2.8 rebounds and two assists in 31.8 minutes per contest. 

Howard caught fire against Iowa, scoring a season-high 34 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the field with 7 made triples. Howard hit five or more 3-pointers in four different games for the Wolverines last season. He scored over 20 points in all four of those games. 

The 2023 edition of the NBA draft is set for Thursday, June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: The latest projections after the draft lottery

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the lottery.

The order of the 2023 NBA draft was decided this week by the lottery, and the San Antonio Spurs received the No. 1 pick for the third time in franchise history.

Of course, that means the Spurs will have the first opportunity to select 7-foot-4 French phenom Victor Wembanyama. They are apparently the team he had his sights set on, and he will now likely look to continue his basketball journey in San Antonio.

Elsewhere, Charlotte and Portland made jumps in their lottery positioning, and they now have more options to consider on draft night. Detroit dropped the furthest from No. 1 by virtue of having the worst record to No. 5.

With the order set, teams will ramp up their draft preparations.

This week, the league converged in Chicago for the G League Elite Camp and draft combine. Though many prospects skipped the 5-on-5 scrimmages and other testing, several seemingly helped themselves with great showings on the court.

Teams will continue to prioritize seeing those individuals that declared as early entrants since the deadline for them to return to school is May 31. Several prospects will have tough decisions to make in the coming days but should have more clarity after the combine.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the lottery. It is important to note that team needs were not necessarily taken into account with each pick. The projections are rather a look at where each individual player stands at this point of the process.

Where Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard are going in latest NBA mock drafts

Excited to see where they end up! #GoBlue

The NBA draft combine kicked off a few days ago and both Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard are participating to show the scouts what they are capable of in a game setting.

Jett Howard left Michigan basketball after one season in which he averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, two assists, and shot 36.8% from 3. The other guard, Kobe Bufkin, left Ann Arbor after his sophomore campaign which was a breakout one. Bufkin was one of the top bucket-getters for the Wolverines. Bufkin averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and shot 35.5% from behind the arc.

The draft positioning for both varies in different mock drafts you may look at. We are going to show you multiple mock drafts and where the draft experts project both Michigan guards in the 2023 NBA draft.

Jett Howard confirms pre-draft visit with the Thunder

Jett Howard confirmed he met with the Thunder, per @BasketballGuruD

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is officially over, as it confirmed the Oklahoma City Thunder will pick No. 12 in the first round of the draft.

It’s also draft combine week, which means all of the top prospects are gathered in Chicago, Ill. This means that most players will likely be asked who they’ve worked out and met with so far.

Michigan guard Jett Howard confirmed he met with the Thunder in a pre-draft visit, per BSO’s Daniel Bell.

The 20-year-old averaged 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting, 2.8 rebounds and 2 assists in 20 games in his lone college season. He also shot 38.8% from 3 on 7.3 attempts.

Howard is currently projected to go to the lottery, with the Thunder having a decent chance of being able to draft him at No. 12 if they’re interested enough.

The 2023 NBA draft is scheduled to happen on Thursday, June 22. A full list of prospects who’ve met with the Thunder can be read here.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Projections for every pick post-March Madness

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the NCAA Tournament.

The NBA pre-draft process is in full swing as prospects around the world prepare to transition to the next level.

Teams around the league will begin hosting private workouts in the coming weeks as they finalize their draft boards. There will be various pro days on the radar and, of course, the draft combine and G League Elite Camp next month in Chicago, Illinois.

Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft. Several notable players have already decided to return to school, including Kyle Filipowski, Harrison Ingram, Baylor Scheierman and Kel’el Ware. Others are still mulling over their decisions.

Related: Key dates for NBA draft, combine, lottery and deadlines

With players still in the process of making decisions, some prospects were excluded from this mock draft because they are projected to return to school next season. However, most players projected to be drafted have already announced their decisions.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the NCAA Tournament. It is important to note that team needs were not necessarily taken into account with each pick. The projections are rather a look at where each individual player stands at this point of the process.

Note: The order of the draft was pulled from Tankathon as of April 14. The draft will have only 58 picks this year because the Bulls and 76ers were stripped of their second-round picks by the NBA due to tampering violations.

Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin get selected in USA TODAY NBA mock draft

Will be interesting to see where both end up. #GoBlue

Michigan basketball took a massive hit to its roster this spring.

The Wolverines lost both Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin to the NBA draft, and Michigan somehow lost Hunter Dickinson to the transfer portal.

Juwan Howard and Co. have done a good job landing players via the portal though. The Wolverines have landed three players, one being former five-star guard Caleb Love who left North Carolina.

While the departures of all three players could be debated, it’s hard to tell both Howard and Bufkin not to go into the draft if they both get selected in the first round for a guaranteed contract.

USA TODAY came out with its first mock draft on Friday, and both Howard and Bufkin were listed in the first round. In the article, Jeff Zillgitt has players listed 1-30 with no teams, in particular, picking the players.

He has Howard going 14th, the last selection in the lottery. Bufkin goes late in the first round, 26th.

Howard played one season in Ann Arbor and averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and two assists per game last season. Bufkin played two seasons at Michigan, but he really impressed this past season as a sophomore. He averaged nine points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in 2022.

Time will tell, and mocks will keep coming out before the NBA draft happens. Stay tuned.

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