We’re six weeks into the college basketball season and have a big enough sample size for an update of our NBA Draft Big Board, and boy, a lot has changed in that span to prompt some minor (and some major) tweaks to our prospect rankings. So we’re giving the people what they want: a fresh set of rankings with an expanded list from 30 to 50 names.
But first, a surprise: No. 1 in our rankings is … [drum roll please … ] Victor Wembanyama.
OK, so not a surprise at all. Wembanyama was No. 1 in our debut rankings before the season started and has only validated the hype of late. He leads the LNB Pro A in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots for Mets 92 and is keeping his team in the hunt at the top of the regular season race abroad.
Scoot Henderson’s status as the No. 2 has not changed either as his G League Ignite sophomore season has seen him emerge as a potential franchise-changer while playing with G League Ignite in his second season. Henderson has the do-it-all skills of a guard and the competitive firepower and swagger akin to a young Russell Westbrook. His standing as the clear No. 2 has not changed.
No. 3 is where things start to get interesting. This spot was held by Ausar Thompson in the preseason while Nick Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore and Cason Wallace have all looked worthy of No. 3. But for now, Alabama star freshman Brandon Miller gets the slight nod behind Wembanyama and Henderson as the consolation prize for whichever team lands at No. 3 in the draft. Miller has the ideal size and scoring ability NBA teams look for in a wing and has taken college basketball by storm as he leads all freshmen in points while hitting close to 45% from 3-point range on massive volume.
But who else cracked the CBS Sports Big Board in our second run of projections? Here’s a look at some risers and fallers from the last few weeks.
2023 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings top 10
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