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Who is the best pick for the Boston Celtics at No. 35 overall in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft?

The Celtics’ selection on Thursday is just hours away, and if they keep their draft pick, they could do far worse than this prospect.

Who is the best pick for the Boston Celtics at No. 35 in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft? Host of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast Bobby Manning breaks down big man Trayce Jackson-Davis, his favorite option for the Celtics in the ’23 draft.

Jackson-Davis, of Indiana, put up a double-double and nearly three blocks per game while switching, scoring, and playmaking for the Hoosiers. He’s old at 23 years old and a bit undersized at 6-foot-9, but brings enough athleticism and length with him to make up for that and the lack of a functional jump shot as well, though shooting improvement would help improve his ceiling as an NBA prospect.

The Celtics’ selection on Thursday is hours away, and if they keep their draft pick, they could do far worse than Jackson-Davis.

To hear more about why Manning thinks this is the guy for Boston, take a look at the clip embedded above.

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Catching up with the Boston Celtics’ 2023 NBA draft workouts Part IV

Let’s dive into who the Celtics might be targeting at No. 35.

Even with the offseason here in earnest, the Boston Celtics have plenty on their plate regarding their future as they continue to work out prospects projected to go in the second round of the ’23 NBA draft.

With the Celtics likely to need cheap depth in the future, look for prospects who are either polished enough to get some real minutes in their rookie campaign or who might be okay with a season or two stashed abroad while the team makes decisions about how it will use the new two way player slot added to rosters in the latest collective bargaining agreement recently adopted by the league.

Adding to our previous reporting of the team’s known workouts comes a new wave of prospects Boston has been working out — let’s dive into who the Celtics might be targeting at No. 35.

Trayce Jackson-Davis working to showcase 3-point shot in pre-draft workouts

The All-American wasn’t tasked with shooting 3s at Indiana, but it is that aspect he is working to showcase in the pre-draft process.

Trayce Jackson-Davis wasn’t tasked with shooting 3-pointers at Indiana, but it is that aspect of the game the former All-American is working to showcase in the pre-draft process.

Jackson-Davis, who was the first Hoosier since 2013 to be named a consensus All-American, averaged 20.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.9 blocks this past season. He ranked 19th nationally in scoring, 11th in rebounding and fifth in blocks (92).

The 6-foot-9 forward attempted three shots from beyond the arc in four seasons with the Hoosiers. However, Jackson-Davis knows he’ll need to develop that ability and be able to shoot it consistently from 3-point range at the next level.

“I have been in Los Angeles working on my game, working on my 3-point shot,” Jackson-Davis said on Monday after working out with the Indiana Pacers. “It is something I need to showcase in these workouts and the hard work I’ve been putting in is paying off. I’ve been able to shoot 3s and hit them in live segments and that is something I’m going to have to do at the next level.”

Jackson-Davis finished as the all-time leader in career rebounds (1,143) and blocks (270) and was third in points (2,258) at Indiana. He is one of five players in the history of the Big Ten to record at least 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

He is a potential first-round pick this year after a tremendous campaign with the Hoosiers. He is projected to bring an all-around ability to the next level and tries to model some of his game on Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis.

The 23-year-old explained his potential role in the NBA.

I think, overall, I’ve got to be a basketball player. At the end of the day, whether I play the small-ball five or whether I play the four, (I just want) to guard positions out on the floor and do my job on offense, whatever the coach wants me to do. That is a big thing for me, being a basketball player, and showing my IQ, athletic ability and everything that comes with it.

Jackson-Davis has completed five workouts thus far and has 10 more scheduled. With an emphasis on his shot, he’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase himself ahead of the draft on June 22.

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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.

Trayce Jackson-Davis confirm he’ll meet with the Thunder in a pre-draft visit

Trayce Jackson-Davis confirmed he’ll meet with the Thunder in a pre-draft visit, 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.

It hasn’t happened yet, but Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis confirmed he plans on having a pre-draft visit with the Thunder, per BSO’s Daniel Bell.

The 23-year-old spent four college seasons at Indiana. In 32 games last season, he averaged 20.9 points on 58.1% shooting, 10.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2.9 blocks.

Jackson-Davis is currently projected to go in the second round, which means the Thunder have a decent shot at drafting him with their No. 37 pick.

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.

All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis declares for 2023 NBA draft

Jackson-Davis became the first Hoosier since 2013 to be named a consensus All-American.

Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis on Tuesday announced that he has declared for the 2023 NBA draft, ending a decorated four-year career with the program.

Jackson-Davis, who was the first Hoosier since 2013 to be named a consensus All-American, averaged 20.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.9 blocks in 32 games. He ranked 19th nationally in scoring, 11th in rebounding and fifth in blocks (92).

The 6-foot-9 forward finished as the all-time leader in career rebounds (1,143) and blocks (270) and was third in points (2,258). He is one of five players in the history of the Big Ten to record at least 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Jackson-Davis is a potential first-round pick this year after a tremendous campaign with the Hoosiers. He is projected to bring an all-around game to the next level: He can score and defend at a high level.

He initially opted to test the pre-draft process last year but was forced to withdraw from the combine after testing positive for the coronavirus. He announced shortly after withdrawing from the event that he would return to school for one last season.

The 23-year-old will have the opportunity to improve his draft stock through private workouts and the combine this year. He will be one of the older players in the draft and will bring experience and maturity with him to the next level.

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Zach Edey, Drew Timme headline finalists for Naismith Men’s Player of the Year

Edey and Timme were among the four men’s finalists for the Naismith Trophy, the award given to the top player in the country.

Purdue junior Zach Edey and Gonzaga senior Drew Timme on Tuesday were among the four players named finalists for the Naismith Men’s Player of the Year award.

Edey, the Big Ten Player of the Year, averaged 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists with the Boilermakers. He became the first player in history to record 750 points, 400 rebounds, 70 blocks and 50 assists in a season.

Timme was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year for the second straight season after averaging 21.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and one block. He became the Zags’ all-time leading scorer this season after finishing with 2,259 points.

Joining Edey and Timme as finalists are Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kansas senior Jalen Wilson. Jackson-Davis was a consensus first-team All-American and Wilson was named the Big 12 Player of the Year.

The four finalists emerged from a group of 10 semifinalists and were selected by a panel featuring journalists, current and former head coaches, former winners and conference commissioners.

The award will be announced on April 2 in Houston, Texas.

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Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis headline AP All-America first team

Edey and Jackson-Davis headlined the players named to the Associated Press All-America first team.

Purdue junior Zach Edey and Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis headlined the players named to the Associated Press All-America first team on Tuesday.

Edey, the Big Ten Player of the Year, was the only player to appear on all 58 first-team ballots after averaging 22.3 points, 12.8 points, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists with the Boilermakers. He ranks sixth in the country in scoring, second in rebounding and first in double-doubles (26).

Jackson-Davis became the first Hoosier since Victor Oladipo in 2013 to earn first-team honors after averaging 20.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.7 blocks. He ranks 16th nationally in scoring, 13th in rebounding and sixth in blocks (82).

Joining Edey and Jackson-Davis on the first team are Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, Houston guard Marcus Sasser and Alabama forward Brandon Miller, who was the only freshman to appear on the list.

AP named Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA), Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky), Drew Timme (Gonzaga), Azuolas Tubelis (Arizona) and Jalen Pickett (Penn State) to the second team. On the third team were Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson (Kansas State), Tyler Kolek (Marquette), Kris Murray (Iowa) and Armando Bacot (North Carolina).

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Penn State holds off Indiana to advance to Big Ten Championship game

Jalen Pickett leads Penn State over Indiana and into the Big Ten championship game

It’s been a magical ride for Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament so far. After beating Illinois and Northwestern in close games, they faced their toughest test on Saturday against Indiana.

Indiana came into the tournament with hopes of winning it for the first time in program history. Penn State had those same aspirations, although they were certainly a longshot to pull it off.

It was Penn State who prevailed in the semifinal, winning 77-73, advancing to their second ever championship game.

The Nittany Lions got off to a slow start early and was down by six points four minutes into the game. After the media timeout, Penn State went on an 8-0 run to take a 14-12 lead after a [autotag]Myles Dread[/autotag] three.

They never relinquished their lead in the first half was dominating the game.

In the previous two games of the tournament, [autotag]Jalen Pickett[/autotag] had been very quiet on the offensive end. He wasn’t hitting his scoring averages and looked to be running out of gas.

He put that notion to bed early in this game. Pickett scored 13 points in the first half and was a big reason why Penn State was explosive on the offensive end.

They went into the locker room leading 34-26 at halftime.

After the Nittany Lions stifled Indiana’s offense in the first half, it was only a matter of time before the Hoosiers made their run.

Penn State did a good in the early minutes of the second half, extending their lead to 10 points. But right around the 17 minute mark, the Indiana run started.

Indiana tied the game at 47 with just over ten minutes left after a big [autotag]Trayce Jackson-Davis[/autotag] dunk. It looked like the momentum was swinging towards the Hoosiers and the game was getting away from Penn State.

The seniors for Penn State took over the game. Pickett made a layup, [autotag]Andrew Funk[/autotag] buried a three and [autotag]Camren Wynter[/autotag] assisted freshman [autotag]Kebba Njie[/autotag] for a dunk during their immediate 7-0 run.

From that point on, it was all Penn State. It looked like Funk put a dagger into Indiana when he drilled a 30 foot three point shot as the shot clock was expiring. That shot put them up by 11 points with four minutes left in the game.

But like all Penn State fans know, it’s not a Penn State basketball game unless it’s a nail biter.

With two minutes remaining in the game and the Nittany Lions up 13 points, it looked like the game was over.

That was certainly not the case.

Four turnovers and missed free throws kept Indiana in the game. They clawed at the lead possession by possession, capitalizing on all the late game mistakes given to them.

With 33 seconds left in the game, it was all of a sudden Penn State winning 74-73. [autotag]Seth Lundy[/autotag] was fouled and hit two clutch free throws to put them up three points. Indiana’s Big Ten Freshman of the Year, J[autotag]alen Hood-Schifino[/autotag], missed the game tying three and Nittany Lions players, coaches and fans let out a loud exhale in unison.

Pickett finished with a game high 28 points while adding eight rebounds and four assists. Lundy was the only other Penn State player in double figures with 16 points.

It was going to be difficult for Penn State to stifle consensus All-American Jackson-Davis. He finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. They did a good job on Hood-Schifino holding him to 11 points on 4-13 shooting.

Penn State now advances to the Big Ten Championship game for the second time in school history. In their only previous appearance, they lost to one seed Ohio State during the 2010-11 season.

This is the third time a double digit seed has made the championship game. Illinois did it twice in 1999 and 2008.

They’ll be facing a one seed again in Purdue who has already beaten the Nittany Lions in convincing fashion twice this season. Probable Player of the Year winner [autotag]Zach Edey[/autotag] has been a major problem for Penn State to contain and will have their hands full on Sunday.

The championship game will tip at 3:30pm ET on CBS.

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