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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.

All-West Coast Conference guard Julian Strawther declares for NBA draft

Strawther was named to the All-West Coast Conference first team after averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

Gonzaga junior Julian Strawther announced on social media this week that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2023 NBA draft.

Strawther was named to the All-West Coast Conference first team after averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 40.8% shooting from 3-point range. He scored at least 20 points eight times, including a season-high 40 points on Jan. 28 against Portland.

The 6-foot-7 guard helped the Zags advance to the Elite Eight for the fifth time in eight years. He recorded 28 points in the first round against Grand Canyon and, two games later, hit the game-winning 3-pointer over UCLA in the Sweet 16.

Strawther tested the pre-draft process last year and opted to return to school for his junior year. He is projected to be a potential first-round pick this year given his ability to score and space the floor. He also showed promise as a rebounder and defender.

He will have the opportunity to improve his draft stock in private workouts with teams. He also figures to earn an invitation to compete in the draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

Underclassmen have until April 23 to declare for the draft.

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Julian Strawther is Jalen Suggs 2.0? UCLA heartbreakingly had another Gonzaga logo 3 eliminate them

We’ve seen this before.

Do you remember the Gonzaga shot that beat UCLA in 2021?

Sorry, Bruins fans, this is to remind everyone else: In overtime of their now-classic Final Four matchup, Jalen Suggs pulled up from the logo near mid-court and buried a three-pointer to send UCLA home.

And on Thursday, with a ticket to the Elite Eight in the men’s NCAA tournament on the line, Julian Strawther took a shot from near the logo and buried it, which proved to be the game-winner for the Zags and heartbreaker for UCLA.

As Yogi Berra was said to remark: “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: An early look at the top prospects next year

Rookie Wire took a very early look at the next rookie class and some of the top prospects to monitor over the course of the 2022-23 season.

With the basketball world over a month removed from the NBA draft, many have started to look ahead to the next rookie class and which prospects may be available.

The class is headlined by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, who is considered one of the top prospects in recent memory. He has performed well in the top basketball league in France and looks to already be locked in as the top pick in 2023.

Elsewhere, there are several other prospects that will be worth monitoring over the course of next season. The rankings will certainly change but it can be a productive exercise to see how prospects moved up and down draft boards ahead of next year.

Rookie Wire took a very early look at the next rookie class and some of the top prospects to monitor as the 2022-23 season approaches in a couple of months.

Note: The order of the draft was determined by the reverse championship odds set by Tipico Sportsbook. The 2023 draft will only have 59 picks after the Bulls were stripped of their second-round pick by the NBA due to a tampering violation involving the signing of Lonzo Ball.

NCAA: Top returning players after early entry withdrawal deadline

With the early entry period now over, Rookie Wire took a look at the top returning players to college basketball next season.

The early entry withdrawal deadline passed on Wednesday, and several of the top prospects opted against staying in the NBA draft and returned to their respective schools.

The pre-draft process serves as a tremendous opportunity for underclassmen to get their foot in the door with teams and gain valuable feedback on how they can improve their games. Several players in recent memory have used the process to their advantage and come back the following year even better.

Teams now know which underclassmen will stay in the draft and who will play at least one more season in college. The deadline this year offered some drama. Several individuals took the decision all the way up until the final hour on Wednesday. The decision is certainly an important one and prospects used all of their allotted time to best serve their situation.

With the early entry period now over, Rookie Wire took a look at the top returning players to college basketball for next season who had declared for the draft and tested the pre-draft process.

Note: Those players that did not declare for the draft, such as Armando Bacot or Oscar Tshiebwe, were not included on this list. Players were ordered based on their pre-draft stock.

Julian Strawther to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Gonzaga

Strawther announced that he will withdraw from the NBA draft and return for his junior year with the Bulldogs.

Gonzaga sophomore Julian Strawther on Wednesday announced he will withdraw from the 2022 NBA draft and return to school.

Strawther, who was a West Coast Conference honorable mention selection, averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and one assist on 49.8% shooting from the field in 32 games last season. He scored in double figures 21 times and twice had a career-high 20 points.

The 6-foot-7 standout was among the prospects that participated in the draft combine last month in Chicago, Illinois. He recorded the fastest lane agility time (10.3 seconds) but did not take part in the 5-on-5 scrimmages, which was a rather surprising decision.

Strawther was not projected to be selected by most mock drafts after testing the waters. He will have an opportunity to return to school and work on his skills after receiving feedback from teams and executives during the pre-draft process.

Gonzaga made its 23rd straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament last season after earning the top seed. With Strawther back in the fold, the Zags have a strong chance to advance to the Sweet 16 for an eighth consecutive season.

Underclassmen have until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday to withdraw from the draft and return to school.

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Gonzaga sophomore Julian Strawther to test NBA pre-draft process

Strawther will declare for the 2022 NBA draft while leaving the door open to return to school.

Gonzaga sophomore Julian Strawther on Monday announced that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft while leaving the door open to return to school.

Strawther, who was a WCC Honorable Mention selection, averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and one assist on 49.8% shooting from the field in 32 games. He scored in double figures 21 times and twice had a career-high 20 points.

The 6-foot-7 guard is not currently projected to be selected by most mock drafts. However, he will have the opportunity to improve his draft stock by participating in private workouts with teams. He could also earn an invitation to compete in the draft combine next month.

He has until June 1 to withdraw from the draft and maintain his eligibility.

Strawther becomes the second Bulldogs player to declare for the NBA draft, joining All-American teammate Drew Timme. Chet Holmgren, a potential No. 1 overall pick, is also expected to announce his draft intentions in the coming days.

Gonzaga made its 23rd straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament this season. They earned the top seed after posting a 28-4 record and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive year.

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Aggregate NBA mock draft 4.0: Duke’s AJ Griffin is soaring back into the top tier

The best prospects in the world are all competing for the top spot in the 2022 NBA draft and it is hard to sort how everyone is stacking up.

The best prospects in the world are all competing for the top spot in the 2022 NBA draft and it is hard to sort how everyone is stacking up.

In order to help us get a better sense of where all of the projected top prospects in the class stand as of right now, we compiled mock drafts from Draft Express (ESPN), Aran Smith (NBADraft.net), Sam Vecenie (The Athletic), Jonathan Wasserman (Bleacher Report), Chad Ford (NBA Big Board), Krysten Peek (Yahoo), Matt Babcock (Basketball News) as well as USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s For The Win.

Please note that these rankings reflect the composite score in order to get a feel for consensus, not our own opinion. Predictions for a first overall pick earned a player 58 points while the second overall pick earned 57 points, the third overall earned 56 points, and so on.

AJ Griffin (Duke), Alondes Williams (Wake Forrest), Iverson Molinar (Mississippi State), Orlando Robinson (Fresno State), Walker Kessler (Fresno State), Justin Lewis (Marquette), Christian Braun (Kansas), and Tari Eason (LSU) have improved their draft stock the most since our most recent update last month.\

The most notable prospects who made their debut on our rankings were Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky), David Roddy (Colorado State), and Jaylin Williams (Arkansas).

Meanwhile, the top prospects who were not included in any of these recent mock drafts are Daimion Collins (Kentucky), Alex Fudge (LSU), Justin Moore (Villanova), Darius Days (LSU), Jared Rhoden (Seton Hall), Tre Mitchell (Texas), Dawson Garcia (North Carolina), and more.

Otherwise, you can learn the latest updates on every single prospect who has been included in recent mock drafts by scrolling below.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report

Aggregate NBA mock draft 4.0: Duke’s AJ Griffin is soaring back into the top tier

The best prospects in the world are all competing for the top spot in the 2022 NBA draft and it is hard to sort how everyone is stacking up.

In order to help us get a better sense of where all of the projected top prospects in the class stand as of right now, we compiled mock drafts from Draft Express (ESPN), Aran Smith (NBADraft.net), Sam Vecenie (The Athletic), Jonathan Wasserman (Bleacher Report), Chad Ford (NBA Big Board), Krysten Peek (Yahoo), Matt Babcock (Basketball News) as well as USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s For The Win.

Please note that these rankings reflect the composite score in order to get a feel for consensus, not our own opinion. Predictions for a first overall pick earned a player 58 points while the second overall pick earned 57 points, the third overall earned 56 points, and so on.

AJ Griffin (Duke), Alondes Williams (Wake Forrest), Iverson Molinar (Mississippi State), Orlando Robinson (Fresno State), Walker Kessler (Fresno State), Justin Lewis (Marquette), Christian Braun (Kansas), and Tari Eason (LSU) have improved their draft stock the most since our most recent update last month.\

The most notable prospects who made their debut on our rankings were Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky), David Roddy (Colorado State), and Jaylin Williams (Arkansas).

Meanwhile, the top prospects who were not included in any of these recent mock drafts are Daimion Collins (Kentucky), Alex Fudge (LSU), Justin Moore (Villanova), Darius Days (LSU), Jared Rhoden (Seton Hall), Tre Mitchell (Texas), Dawson Garcia (North Carolina), and more.

Otherwise, you can learn the latest updates on every single prospect who has been included in recent mock drafts by scrolling below.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report